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The Power of a Changed Perspective

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

That is what happens when our view of the world is slightly different than others. Their responses can influence our self-esteem. We look for validation from our world. If we don’t get it, the immediate thought is to think that something is odd about us. When we are hesitant to be fully ourselves, we rob the world of our very best.

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NASW Proudly Acknowledges Women’s History Month

Social Work Blog

Investing in women is the pivotal first step to drive change and accelerate the transition towards a just, safe, and more egalitarian society for all. Investing in women is the pivotal first step to drive change and accelerate the transition towards a just, safe, and more egalitarian society for all. Women’s History Month.

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Divorcing? Invest in Learning with These Tips

Gary Direnfeld

Likely, most people will fear a change in financial status, housing and security. If you take a perspective of self-survival, you will likely increase the concern for the other’s survival. That is where your power will come from. With divorce, life as you knew it is thrown up into the air. See yourself as multi-faceted.

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Notes from the Future – February 17, 2023

Social Work Futures

For people involved in foresight practice, the practice of scanning, organizing and creatively interpreting “signals of change” in the ecosystem is a primary and foundational part of the work. Highlights include that a surprising (and encouraging) majority of Americans (64%) say that they are somewhat worried about climate change.

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Green Social Work and Environmental Justice

inSocialWork

Alisa Chirico Societal values related to power and wealth, competition for resources, and exploitation of natural resources offer progress for some, but often at the expense and oppression of the most vulnerable members of our society. Our guest today is Alisa Chirico, a social worker and landscape architect.

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Promoting progressive AMHP anti-racist practice

Social Work With Adults

It’s important I present my authentic self to effect change rather than working from a position of blame, which only reinforces hostile work environments. Lyn Romeo: It's an honour to host blogs from social workers, researchers and people with lived experience of health and social care. I am also a carer. It’s been a journey.

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World Social Work Day: lived experience informs the very best social work

Social Work With Adults

I'm working to celebrate the power of transformational social work and the long-lasting effects great practice has on the lives of those drawing on care and support. Having this 360-degree perspective has given me wisdom beyond any professional experience I could have picked up in my career. Behind the scenes my day starts early.