What a Shrink Thinks
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
I recently had the opportunity to talk out loud on the phone with a friend I’ve been talking to in my head and that I’ve known through social media for over a decade. We talked about how, and why we try to hold empathy for those who see reality in diametrically opposed ways. […].
Prosper Health Collective
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Seeing your child engage positively with family, friends, school, and play can be an incredible sigh of relief, particularly if you have seen the challenges that they experienced in managing mental health difficulties in the past. Although some ups and downs are normal in response to life stressors, it is important that we are mindful of the indicators that things may not be going so well again, and some strategies to support maintenance of good mental health and wellbeing. .
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The Critical Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Les Walton , CBE. This book is for anyone who cares about children, why they learn, how they learn and what they learn. So, why Education: the Rock and Roll Years ? I was born at the birth of the modern education system and grew up in a period when rock and roll stormed on to the scene. I am like many of the people of my generation who have a certain iconoclastic and challenging approach to the received ‘wisdom’ of those in power.
The New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Workplace bullying can have unhealthy effects on the person targeted and on services provided in the social work setting. Document your experience and consult with others. These and other strategies help in navigating this difficult situation.
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What a Shrink Thinks
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
This is an educational/experiential workshop designed to support therapists and counselors, artists and creatives, meditators and those engaged in spiritual practices and anyone who wants to learn to work with their dreams in service of healing, creative or contemplative processes.
National Casa Gal
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Kinship care allows children and youth to maintain family relationships, cultural heritage and connections to their own community and familiar surroundings. Read More. The post Kinship placements support family connection appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.
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Social Workers Speak
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
“Park View,” the film by social worker Tab Ballis about the 1990 murder of Talana Quay Kreeger, will premiere in North Carolina on September 24-26 at the Winston-Salem Out at the Movies International Film Festival. Kreeger’s body was found in the woods near Wilmington, NC. Kreeger, who was lesbian, was the victim of a hate crime. Due to her sexuality, churches and funeral homes refused to take her body and police blamed the victim, saying it was not in the best interest of peop
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
PhD student Charles Williams II is featured in a video from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services addressing vaccine hesitancy and encouraging the COVID-19 vaccination. Williams, who is pastor of the Historic King Solomon Baptist Church, says “There is no invincibility to COVID-19. If it hits you, and it hits you wrong, you’re gone.
The New Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
A self-reflective diary, attention to signposts, mindfulness, and a big bucket list of professional goals are self-assessment tools to guide you to your professional and personal potential.
Therapist Development Center
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
You may or may not have heard that the NASW recently published revisions to the social work code of ethics. While minor, these revisions are so important to our field (and in my opinion, were a long time coming!). These … Continued. The post NASW Code of Ethics Updates: Cultural Competence appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.
Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.
You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.
Untipsy Teacher
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Here is where I find my joy! On our walks! “There is no joy without sorrow, that in fact it is the pain, the suffering that allows us to experience and appreciate the joy. Indeed, the more we turn towards suffering, our own and others, the more we can turn toward joy.” The Book of Joy. Dear Readers, There has definitely been some suffering here, physical and emotional, and in fact is on-going as I write.
Reimagining Social Work
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
This is a guest post from Lauren Bartley Over the last few years, I have contributed a couple of blogs to Reimagining Social Work, reflecting on the grief I felt at losing my sense of radicalism once I started working as a social worker. You can read those blogs here and here, but a quick … Continue reading Where has my radicalism gone? Revisited (again!).
Hospice Chaplaincy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
In this week’s episode, Saul and Joe talk remotely with Ann Neumann about her work and book. Neumann is the Continue Reading.
Abuse Survivor
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
It turns out that no one is coming to save you but you. In order to help yourself you will needs lot of things to help you on your healing journey. There are tons of resources, treatments, medications, ect out there and you really have to just find what works best for you. Below is what I have found that helps me so far. I had many of these skills but there were not as developed as they are now.
Social Care
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
This winter will be highly unpredictable. The big concern is the extent to which we may see flu and other respiratory viral infections re-emerge as major health threats, alongside coronavirus. [Image supplied by freepik.com ]. Duty of care. If the last 18 months have taught us anything, it is the vital, lifesaving importance of vaccination. When I was seeing patients, I knew how crucial it was for all of us who work directly with vulnerable people to make sure we had a flu jab every year, as I f
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Professor Brad Zebrack has been awarded a 5-year R01 from the National Cancer Institute for the project "Social genomic mechanisms of health disparities among adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors." The grant will allow study of molecular pathways that represent potential targets for interventions to protect AYA survivors against the adverse biological effects of social isolation, socioeconomic disadvantage, and other psychological and social determinants of health in the highly stre
What a Shrink Thinks
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
This essay explores Jung’s Visions, Notes on the Seminar 1930-1934, Lecture 9, December 8th, 1930, pp 155-157 (To read the Visions essay series from the beginning please start with Seminar #84 ) The next vision is long and Jung’s discussion of it is cursory.
Kylie the Creative Social Worker
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
“What are your middle school must-haves and favorites?” I hear and see this question all the time! Whether you’re in a new position, are looking for new items, or just have some extra money to… The post 10 Middle School Must Haves & Favorites appeared first on Kylie The Creative Social Worker | All rights reserved.
Social Work With Adults
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Jason Brandon is seconded from his current role as the Head of Mental Health and Physical Disability services at Hampshire County Council. Introducing Jason Brandon. I am delighted to confirm the appointment of Jason Brandon as the Mental Health Social Work Lead, following recruitment into this two year secondment. Jason will provide professional leadership support to the Chief Social Worker for Adults (CSW)'s office to improve social work across mental health services, delivered in local author
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Fatima Salman, SSW Engage Program Manager was recently interviewed on WDET’s All Things Considered program about how for American Muslims, 9/11 changed life in America. Fatima said, “It wasn’t just worrying about our country, or worrying that that happened to our country, but it was also the worry of what’s going to happen to us as a community in America.
Social Work Haven
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIALWORKHAVEN.COM. Discover 9 thought-provoking Netflix documentaries for social workers. Delve into the world of social work and take a sneak peek at the reality of this industry. Before we delve in, let’s first explore what a documentary is. In recent years, the documentary genre has radically developed and so it’s not a surprise that there may be some confusion about “what exactly is a documentary!
Social Workers Speak
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
[Audio] For American Muslims, 9/11 Changed Life in America. WDET. Fatima Salman is Michigan’s president-elect of the National Association of Social Workers. She has lived in Michigan most of her life. On Sept. 11, 2001, she was teaching at a private Islamic school in Franklin. She was on Telegraph Road, driving to school, when she heard the news on the radio.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
10 Tips to Address Perfectionism #perfectionism #procrastination #OCPD 10 Tips to Address Perfectionism #perfectionism #procrastination #OCPD
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Professor Luke Shaefer spoke with the New York Times about how the stimulus checks issued during the pandemic brought an immediate reduction in food insecurity, which, he says, continues to fall. “We could potentially be at the lowest level of food insecurity ever recorded, because of the government transfers,” said Shaefer.
Stop Abuse Campaign
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
← Was your child harmed by a custody decision? Research Roundup September 2021 → Hiding behind a keyboard using different genders, names, ages, and ploys, the predator searches Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, Tic Toc, Instagram; wherever kids are. . Social media is the children’s park, their playground, their place to meet. It is here they play games, share daily events, and complain about parents.
Social Work Haven
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Making decisions may sometimes come as a challenge to some people. This may be due to an illness or tiredness, and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) (2005) may be used as a decision support tool. Possible signs of limitation in mental capacity may include a brain injury, substance/alcohol misuse or a mental health problem. So what is a mental capacity assessment?
Michigan Social Work
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Professor Trina Shanks is quoted in a Washington Post article about how federal relief programs initiated during the pandemic have been surprisingly effective at lifting people and families out of poverty. President Biden’s “Build Back Better” proposal would continue some of these financial supports, which could potentially cut childhood poverty rates in half.
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