Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery Month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On September 19, 2024, Gateway Foundation proudly hosted its Annual Connecting for Recovery Luncheon at City Hall Events in Chicago. At this year’s luncheon, we honored exceptional individuals who contributed significantly to the Recovery community.

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 4, 2025

For those in recovery or interested in cutting down on drinking, here are some ways you can embrace the traditions and fun of St. Host a Recovery-Friendly Event Gather your friends or family and enjoy the day together. It can sometimes feel like St. Patricks Day is all about alcohol. Patricks Day.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Deciding to enter an addiction recovery program is courageous because it’s about more than just sharing your feelings or finding the willpower to quit using. Addiction recovery addresses your physical, mental and emotional needs, and that requires effort.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

And instead of sprinting to recovery and obsessing over how to get past those feelings, can we say that it’s okay first? It feels like a meme at this point, but there’s so much truth to the sinking feeling of seeing it be pitch black outside at 4:30 in the afternoon.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Councils will also be allocated a new ‘recovery grant’ worth £600m and an extra £50m in the broad-based revenue support grant (RSG), some of which the government intends should go on adults’ services. Were all authorities to do so, this would yield about £970m, some of which be available for adult social care.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Here’s how to help a family member with addiction: Educate yourself: It’s crucial that you take the time to learn more about addiction and what recovery can look like.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Here’s how to help a family member with addiction: Educate yourself: It’s crucial that you take the time to learn more about addiction and what recovery can look like.

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Swhelper

MAY 1, 2018

The first year of recovery is difficult to manage. Triggers lie everywhere and applying the skills you learned in rehab is easier said than done. When a recovering addict first begins life after their addiction, they may discover a void left from their past life.

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Gateway Foundation

APRIL 30, 2025

Why it Matters Its important to treat co-occurring disorders together, because each condition can worsen the other, making recovery more difficult if only one is addressed. An integrated approach is proven to better sustain long-term recovery.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Councils will also be allocated a new recovery grant worth 600m and an extra 50m in the broad-based revenue support grant (RSG), some of which the government intends should go on adults services. Were all authorities to do so, this would yield about 970m, some of which would be available for adult social care.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Those suffering from substance use disorders can face many obstacles in achieving and maintaining recovery. As advocates for those in recovery, we know that such obstacles can delay or prevent a person from meeting their recovery goals. demonstrate an understanding of those factors that contribute to maintaining recovery.

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University of Connecticut

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Those suffering from substance use disorders can face many obstacles in achieving and maintaining recovery. As advocates for those in recovery, we know that such obstacles can delay or prevent a person from meeting their recovery goals.

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Gateway Foundation

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

When you begin recovery, it can seem like you have nothing to do with your time. You can have fun and enjoy a variety… The post 15 Hobbies You Can Take Up in Chicago During Recovery appeared first on Gateway.

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Once you have a better grasp of smoking myths and facts, you can productively approach your nicotine use and start your… The post Myths vs. Facts of Recovery From Nicotine Addiction appeared first on Gateway.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 21, 2022

Detox is the first step in the recovery process from substance use disorder. Completing the detox process and achieving a successful recovery is possible, and it’s important to undergo detox… The post Dangers of At-Home Drug or Alcohol Detox appeared first on Gateway.

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Relias

JULY 13, 2023

The ways in which you engage older adults throughout the process to build resilience should include a focus on recovery, hope, and well-being. Believing in recovery Recognizing the ability to change can help when you are promoting resilience in older adults who have behavioral health challenges.

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International Federation of Social Workers

JANUARY 3, 2024

IFSW extends its deepest sympathies and solidarity to the people of Japan following the devastating 7.5-magnitude magnitude earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture on Monday, 1 January 2024. Our thoughts are with the […]

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Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Have you witnessed a friend who was at risk for alcohol addiction lose their job because of the pandemic, or perhaps watched a family member living a life of sobriety suddenly have… The post Quarantined With Someone in Recovery? Here’s How You Can Help Them appeared first on Gateway.

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Nnatasha Tracy

JULY 17, 2024

Your loved one can get through this, and you can play a crucial role in their journey to recovery. Learn about effective treatments and how to find support for both you and your loved one in this critical time.

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Gateway Foundation

MAY 30, 2022

Naturally, it can make it much harder to continue through rehab or the long-lasting road to recovery. Below are some of the best summer sobriety tips and tricks to help you sustain your recovery after treatment. Use this time to reflect on your recovery journey and remind yourself why you chose to get sober in the first place.

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Shelter, Inc

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Feeling safe is the foundation of trauma recovery. Shelter’s professional staff provides free trauma-informed clinical care to children who have experienced trauma so they can heal, build trust, and create a path forward. Sylvie Colon, a Clinical Therapist at Shelter, works with young people who have faced extremely difficult situations. “I

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Center for Child Protection

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

” And for the professionals committed to protecting children and the experts devoted to their recovery, witnessing the unbreakable spirit of children in the face of adversity is a gift. .” “In those moments, their perspective changes from victim to survivor, from being abused to just being a kid.”

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The New Social Worker

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The New Social Worker reviews Deviate From Denial: Erasing the Stigma of Addiction and Recovery Through Inspirational Stories

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Community Care

MARCH 20, 2025

Providers and adoption bodies have warned that this will be very damaging for children for whom the therapy is designed to support recovery from trauma.

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Swhelper

JUNE 6, 2023

The Multidimensional Inventory of Recovery Capital (MIRC), a project resulting from a roughly $408,000 grant in 2020 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, […] View Full Article - UB Social Work Researcher Introduces a New Tool for Treating Alcohol and Drug Addiction

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Gateway Foundation

MARCH 10, 2022

If you don’t have severe physical, mental or emotional challenges due to substance misuse, regular attendance at an outpatient program can help you reach recovery. Inpatient rehabilitation treatment (also called residential treatment) isn’t always required to overcome addiction.

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Gateway Foundation

APRIL 30, 2025

There are a number of resources available, and offering assistance finding professional care and scheduling appointments can encourage them to take the next step toward recovery. Encourage Professional Help Professional resources are often essential for those struggling with depression.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Where mental health is concerned, it’s vital; we label and frame our diagnosis around the language of recovery. Totally out of character and very much a side swipe to a strong streak of recovery ground I had been taking. Within my recovery journey I make sure I’m living out two hopeful things: purpose and connection.

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Bipolar Bandit

JANUARY 20, 2022

Rather, a combination of interventions can help you to address your trauma and work toward healing and recovery. There is no single “best” treatment for PTSD treatment. When you’re ready for healing, hope and help are available. Author Information: APN Lodge. YouTube.

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Social Work.Career

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This month is National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month. This post is part of the monthly series, Free Webinars for Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals, featuring over 65 free webcasts that we could find for you this month in the field of social work and mental health.

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Community Care

MARCH 10, 2025

‘Emotional toll of uncertainty is immense’ Trauma recovery work is all about facilitating safety, security and stability, “said Louise Michelle Bombr, Founding Director of TouchBase. “We are being prevented from providing this with breaks in therapy now expected.

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Nnatasha Tracy

MARCH 27, 2025

When Survivor featured a powerful autism meltdown and recovery on national TV, it showed the world what true neurodivergent strength looks like. Here's why Eva Ericksons moment matters so deeply.

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Center for Child Protection

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

” And for the professionals committed to protecting children and the experts devoted to their recovery, witnessing the unbreakable spirit of children in the face of adversity is a gift. .” “In those moments, their perspective changes from victim to survivor, from being abused to just being a kid.”

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Plus Scholarship Act would create a scholarship for students who wish to enter the mental health and behavioral health workforce, including social workers. The legislation is supported by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and 14 other mental health organizations.

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Social Service Workforce

JULY 7, 2023

From 30th June to 7th July, Alliance director, Hugh Salmon, was privileged to be able to join other national and international colleagues in London in supporting a side event, titled "Care Reform: a Ukraine Reconstruction Priority", with a senior delegation from the government of Ukraine, led by the Minister of Social Policy,

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Typical disaster recovery efforts include providing food and shelter to the displaced and medical services to the injured, and turning the power back on. While governments […]. View Full Article - How Inequality and Politics Influence Government Responses to Natural Disasters.

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