University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In this webinar, we will: discuss the insights into the sociopolitical climate that gave rise to hip-hop and explore how it acted as a form of self-expression and resistance against systemic oppression explore the role of hip-hop in shaping identity, attitudes, and values, and assess both the positive and negative implications of its influence on behavior, (..)

Diversity 40

Diversity Engagement 40

Social Work With Adults

MAY 16, 2023

Jason Brandon, our Mental Health Social Work lead, has supported the sector to increase the number of AMHPs and make sure, as far as possible, that people are assessed in a timely and appropriate fashion so they can access the care they need.

Mental Health 99

Mental Health Anxiety Social Worker Empathy 99

Karen Zgoda

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Invite/Explanation About a month ago I made a post about dealing with the death of my mother and how she was a terrible mother in the stereotypical boomer fashion (neglect, indifference, adandonment) but a woman who was generous to a fault with others. Please read this post by my coauthor, share, and consider submitting today!

Social Services 64

Social Services Social Services 64

Social Work Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

It’s the social work, so to speak, of our grandparents and ancestors who were deeply vigilant about taking care of the community with nourishing food, song, folk medicine, herbal blends from the garden in the back of the house, and just good ole fashion showing up for each other with integrity and intention.

Clinical Social Work 96

Clinical Social Work Clinic LMSW Self-harm 96

Community Care

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Non-social work staff handling ‘complex safeguarding’ However, Ofsted found that for children who went missing from home or care, return home interviews were not held consistently or in a timely fashion, and often lacked sufficient analysis of the child’s circumstances, meaning they did not contribute to safety planning.

Social Worker 286

Social Worker Adoption Interventional Foster Care 286

Save the Social Worker

MAY 9, 2023

He had tattoos, and always dressed fashionably. Ecomap As a young student social worker, one of my mandatory observations involved my supervisor watching me use this assessment tool together with an adult with learning needs. On the surface, he looked like someone normal. That’s when we knew he needed help.

Social Worker 130

Social Worker Self-harm Disability Communication 130

Beyond Advocacy

AUGUST 25, 2022

Center Director Michael Sherraden and his team at CSD provided research evidence and expertise from its groundbreaking Seed for Oklahoma Kids experiment that aided the California legislature fashion CalKids legislation. An article in the Los Angeles Times credits CSD for providing the child development account model for the new program.

Foster Care 98

Foster Care Schools University Social Worker 98

Social Work Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

This month, and every month, recognize and affirm that you are, in the words of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, treating every LGBTQIA2S+ person (perhaps including yourself) “in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity” (NASW, 2021).

Code of Ethics 98

Code of Ethics LCSW Self-harm Advocacy 98

American Board of Clinical Social Work

MAY 11, 2023

In a similar fashion, the spouse who has been nonconsciously forced into the “bad guy” role in a marriage may be reliving that painful characterization of himself that was his place in his family of origin. Remember that couples frequently distort current reality in order to relive past reality and make it accessible to current experience.

Therapist 40

Therapist Consultation 40

A Splintered Mind

APRIL 23, 2022

If you work at home, an old fashioned kitchen timer can be effective, but if you work with others, a soft alert sound on your phone can be just as effective. Once the timer goes off, take a mental break. Look around. Check in with others. Disengage from your task for a moment. Then, after a few moments, start your next timed session.

Psychology 98

Psychology Disorder 98

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

JANUARY 8, 2024

Features, Figures, and Fashion As women social workers over 40, we have likely struggled with cultural and familial expectations of beauty and femininity. If you enjoy this post, please subscribe to the Stress Talk in Print Newsletter. The media bombards us with images of youth, slim figures, and delicate features as the epitome of beauty.

Social Worker 52

Social Worker Anxiety Consultation Depression 52

Relias

JUNE 22, 2022

So for this article, I decided to select a handful and respond to them in Q&A fashion. After the webinar, there were a few questions in the chat that we did not have a chance to address during our discussion. Effective Co-Parenting Training. Question #1: How will this training impact the relationship in co-parenting?

Interviewing 75

Interviewing Psychology Mental Health Engagement 75

Society of Clinical Psychology

AUGUST 30, 2018

These actions demonstrate a respect and investment in understanding and assisting cultures in a client-centered fashion.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Diversity Psychology Clinic 52

Relias

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Address rumors in an open and honest fashion. This will lend credibility to the information you present, making it easier for your organization to help ease tension and fears following a disaster. Build trust with the affected communities via your messaging. A great way to do this is through a respectful display of empathy.

Human Services 52

Human Services PTSD Mental Health Anxiety 52

Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

By simply talking about barriers in a solution oriented fashion versus expressing empty complaints initiated my desire to increase my self-care practices. It wasn’t until I spent hours venting to close co-workers on multiple occasions that I discovered that being vocal was the first step to decreasing my stress.

Social Worker 109

Social Worker Self-harm Child Welfare Communication 109

Society of Clinical Psychology

JUNE 16, 2017

Write down your goals in SMART fashion and review them often. Setting SMART goals now can make the difference between a productive or non-productive summer. Think about what you neglected during the year or upcoming milestones that are important to your progression through your program. Make a summer schedule.

Schools 52

Schools Psychology Clinic 52

Clinical Philosophy

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

People often panic - in a more one-off fashion, rather than in the panic disorder manner, either when the defences against unconscious anxieties break down, or when anxieties bubble over as the severe strains of life aren't adequately 'mentalised'. But it's really not.

Anxiety 52

Anxiety Therapist CBT Disorder 52

Stop Abuse Campaign

AUGUST 17, 2021

Consistent with previous research, the authors found that Household Dysfunction Items (HDIs) were associated with poor outcomes in a dose-response fashion; that is, the risk increased with the number of HDIs.

Justice and Corrections 52

Justice and Corrections Confidentiality Mental Health Schools 52

Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 3, 2023

Floyd Mayweather Floyd “Money” Mayweather is known for his spending habits, whether it’s on expensive cars or high fashion. His story is one of the most well known regarding NBA players gambling and facing several consequences. It was reported that Mayweather had recently won nearly $3 million betting on a college football game.

Addiction 52

Addiction Recovery Interviewing Interventional 52

A Splintered Mind

MARCH 19, 2020

FaceTime, Skype, Hangouts…even old-fashioned phone calls. I refused to let boredom settle in. I kept myself productive, alternating fun with work. Don’t be a stranger! I kept in frequent contact with friends and family. Don't let social distancing turn you into a hermit. Upkeep your grooming.

Depression 40

Depression Disorder Engagement Schools 40

Society of Clinical Psychology

AUGUST 15, 2017

Most provocatively, it might be their success in changing personality traits that helps people overcome their problems in a lasting fashion. Nonetheless, it appears that therapists have been changing personality traits for many decades. Reference article. Roberts, B. Briley, D. Su, R., & Hill, P.

Psychotherapy 52

Psychotherapy Clinic Interventional Therapist 52

Clinical Philosophy

MARCH 9, 2022

We can I think see this in such peculiar lines as the following: 'Chairs aren't red just as they aren't ugly or old-fashioned or avant-garde.' Of course, chairs can in fact truly be ugly or old-fashioned or red, so it's obvious he's not using the term 'is' or 'really' in the normal way.

Psychology 59

Psychology Adoption Communication Engagement 59

Gary Direnfeld

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Look at how people are relating to the child, if their needs are met in a timely fashion and if they would feel safe, secure and loved in the environment provided. So many therapists addressing concerning child behavior concentrate right there, on the behavior. Improvement may be slow or even non-existent. Start with that connection.

Private Practice 113

Private Practice Mental Health Therapist Counseling 113

Learning Social Worker

JANUARY 6, 2019

Long before the concept of mindfulness became fashionable, the rhythmic actions of sewing or knitting have been used for relaxation. Who would have thought that some random pieces of material could be so thought provoking? Making something with textiles can be in itself therapeutic. It helps regulate feelings and self-soothe.

Social Worker 64

Social Worker Adoption Schools 64

Learning Social Worker

AUGUST 17, 2018

Could it be that your focus drifted from strengths towards criticism, advice or old-fashioned bossiness? We need to be mindful of the impact being questioned, mentored, ‘helped’ can have (positively or negatively). Take a moment to reflect on the times your help has not been received well.

Empathy 59

Empathy Interviewing Adoption Communication 59

My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

It’s like an internal weariness comes at you in a heavy handed fashion. It’s like my whole system refused to recharge and be energised forwards. I could have slept for a week and felt the exhaustion would only ease off a little. It was both my physical body that felt the crash and my emotional wellbeing at the same time.

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Recovery Depression Communication 130

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

” “In September, I take fashion advice from squirrels, who seem to know all about layering.” .” “September is when I start using my oven again because turning it on during summer was out of the question.” ” “September is the month when I look at my summer goals and laugh at how ambitious I was.”

Social Worker 52

Social Worker Mental Health Interventional Psychology 52

Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 27, 2021

Even more so, is it sustainable to live in an overly positive fashion? Especially now, as so many of us grow increasingly conscious of the pandemic and the issues that surround us as people, that person saying it’s all going to be okay might really get on your nerves.

52

52

Save the Social Worker

JANUARY 4, 2021

I’m still old-fashioned. No longer are writers giving you information, but they are giving you insights about that information. Insights that transform how you see things. How to read better online. Understand your reading style. I’ll confess. For me, there’s a surreal feeling of having a fresh book in your hands. I hate online readings.

Social Worker 130

Social Worker Social Services Social Services Schools 130

Michigan Social Work

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Rodriguez led negotiations with the nation's major grower associations to fashion the agricultural provisions of the bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill that passed the U.S. Rodriguez’s leadership increased the UFW’s membership and pushed historic legislation on immigration reform and worker rights. Senate in 2013.

Child Welfare 52

Child Welfare Criminal Justice Welfare University 52

Clinical Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

The will must be actively put in play, not as a wish, but as a chosen moment of self-creation, as the fashioning of a new commitment. Courage doesn’t just passively grow like a muscle after exercise (i.e. exposure) and from nutrition (i.e. loving care). Instead: To develop courage, decisions must be made.

Self-harm 52

Self-harm Anxiety Psychotherapy Psychology 52

Clinical Philosophy

JULY 2, 2023

Since that time the idea of soul murder has periodically been fashionable, especially to describe the deadly effects on the personality of pathological parenting. And in his 1903 memoir, judge Schreber wrote of how Flechsig, his psychiatrist, had committed soul-murder on him.

Justice and Corrections 52

Justice and Corrections Engagement Diversity Depression 52

Social Work Futures

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Great Law of Peace is the product of the Haudenosaunee (meaning “People of the Longhouse” – an alliance of Tribes including the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca) that shaped a new system of government to resolve conflicts in a democratic fashion (among other things).

Engagement 182

Engagement Government Social Worker 182

Clinical Philosophy

JANUARY 31, 2021

M tells herself: ‘‘I am old-fashioned and conventional. However, the M of the example is an intelligent well-intentioned person, capable of self-criticism, capable of giving careful and just attention to an object which confronts her. I may be prejudiced and narrow-minded. I may be snobbish. I am certainly jealous. Let me look again.”

Psychotherapy 52

Psychotherapy Therapist Justice and Corrections Interviewing 52