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Discover how case management tools improve veterans' homeless support by streamlining services, tracking housing, and coordinating long-term care.| Casebook
Domestic violence touches as many as 10 million people in the United States every year, which means you’re sure to handle survivors throughout your career regardless of your specific role. The lifetime economic impact reaches $3.6 trillion when you factor everything in. Behind these staggering domestic violence statistics are real people who need someone trained to understand […] The post How Can Social Workers Help Domestic Violence Victims? Key Roles & Resources appeared first on Ca...| Casebook
Children’s safety depends on child welfare systems that work. The problem is that most caseworkers are overwhelmed with massive caseloads and have to rely on outdated processes that make their jobs nearly impossible. While the challenges in child welfare run deep, innovative approaches and technology can help agencies better serve families. Top 5 Challenges in […] The post Overcoming Challenges in Child Welfare: Tools and Effective Strategies to Try appeared first on Casebook.| Casebook
Discover how case management tools improve veterans' homeless support by streamlining services, tracking housing, and coordinating long-term care.| Casebook
Mass Eye and Ear is celebrating its 200th anniversary, and throughout the year, the Focus blog will feature stories on the hospital’s past, present and future. This month, Focus is spotlighting the history of social work at Mass Eye and Ear, and crucial service that has helped improved the lives of patients, including those with… Read More »Social Work’s Storied History At Mass Eye and Ear The post Social Work’s Storied History At Mass Eye and Ear appeared first on FOCUS.| FOCUS
In the face of physical illness, it’s crucial to also recognize mental health needs of patients. Mass Eye and Ear’s Social Work Department is committed to helping patients get through challenging times while connecting them with the resources needed to help them reacclimate to daily life. Mass Eye and Ear’s Social Work Department is dedicated to providing… Read More »Spotlighting Mass Eye and Ear’s Social Work Department The post Spotlighting Mass Eye and Ear’s Social Work D...| FOCUS
Do you remember what it felt like to be a young child? Navigating a confusing and complex world run by adults who don’t seem to understand what your big behaviors are trying to tell them? As adults, it’s easy, and understandable, to forget and as a result, often feel just as confused and frustrated as […] The post Framing Psychoeducation as Advocacy: Being a Voice for Young Children appeared first on Casebook.| Casebook
Ever wondered how to make clinical information accessible and user-friendly for your clients? Psychoeducation can be an empowering clinical intervention with a wide range of benefits but only with the right planning. When considering the use of psychoeducation as part of a client’s treatment plan or group curriculum, it’s important to be mindful of tailoring […] The post The Importance of Tailoring Psychoeducation to a Client’s Developmental Age appeared first on Casebook.| Casebook
Tips for social workers on handling difficult caregiver conversations with empathy, cultural awareness, and clinical confidence.| Casebook
As with teaching, the profession of social work has become completely captured by the ideology of gender identity over the past decade. It has happened in the same way; a combination of the lobbying of activist groups and individuals coupled with government initiatives and support from the well-meaning and gullible professionals with collective amnesia regarding […] The post A brief history of the ideological capture of social work appeared first on Transgender Trend.| Transgender Trend
Charity Sawyer, ‘29, a social work major and women’s basketball player talks about making the decision to come to La Salle.| La Salle University
Are you looking for a way to have a positive impact on your community? Becoming a social worker, psychologist or LMHC are just a few of the paths you can take toward becoming a change maker though it’s important to understand the distinct differences between them in order to find the right fit. By learning […] The post Why I Decided to Become a Social Worker Rather than a Psychologist or LMHC appeared first on Casebook.| Casebook
Your organization must be prepared for whatever challenges the future holds. When your nonprofit faces low funding periods or unpredictable market shifts, a nonprofit sustainability plan sets you up for resilience. If you focus on diversifying your funds, simplifying operations, and expanding your team’s skillset, you can maintain your operations without limiting your mission impacts. […] The post Nonprofit Sustainability: What To Prioritize When Funding Gets Uncertain appeared first on C...| Casebook
Discover how to recognize and respond to LGBTQ mental health struggles with inclusive support strategies, trusted resources, and affirming care tips.| Casebook
Two La Salle professors, from the Social Work and Communication Departments, have been awarded $3,000 Lasallian Research grants to support their respective projects.| La Salle University
I was honoured this week to deliver the annual Newsam Lecture to police leaders from across the country. ‘Is modern policing social work?’ I asked in the title of my lecture.| www.hilarycottam.com
Hi everyone! This week, I was able to shadow Carolyn King, our Ombudsman Intake Specialist. During my time working alongside Carolyn, I got some valuable insights into our Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and the hard work our Ombudsmen do to advocate for and educate those that may not be able to do so themselves. Did you know that March is National Social Work Month? Many of our Ombudsman staff at Pro Seniors are social workers, and I am so glad I have [...] The post Impact and Inspiration: ...| ProSeniors
How do you manage caseloads in social work? By drowning? When I was a student, my supervisor would start telling me about how she managed her caseload. ‘Well, I often eat lunch in the car, before I enter the home of another service user. I make sure I get sandwiches so I can sweep the […] The post How to manage caseloads in social work appeared first on Save The Social Worker.| Save The Social Worker
Political activism was in her DNA. Her grandmother Millie had been a member of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) and a militant fighter for her cause of votes for women. One of her earliest memories were of the tales her grandmother would tell her on dark and stormy nights by the coal fire […]| Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science
Behind every social worker who’s ego is big enough to accept the invite to write a blog,- is without doubt a team of better social workers, brilliant admin colleagues and others making it possible. I’ve worked with incredibly talented social workers over the years, who have inspired me to be better. From my first day […]| Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science
The first snow of the season arrived as the last of the year’s leaves still clung to the nearly naked trees. Their golden yellow autumn hue finally giving way to brown. The blue skies of late September and early October were now hidden behind a thick covering of dark, murky grey. As Jay, the social […]| Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science
I have faced the question “why Social work?” from friends and family many times, because I had gotten up to a managerial level whilst working in a different field and they always believe that to be a sign of excellence and growth. Especially, because, studying again as a mature student can be very stressful and […]| Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science
A blog by Tanya Moore @tanya_tavi Strengths practitioners focus on what people can do. This doesn’t mean we skirt over difficulties or risk. It doesn’t mean we ignore sorrows, challenges or pain. S…| Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science
Finding the right words to say when someone experiences a loss can be challenging. We know that offering comfort is important, but many people worry about saying the wrong thing. In recognition of National Grief Awareness Day and inspired by a recent Time article titled ’11 Things to Say When Someone Dies Besides ‘I’m Sorry,’’ we want to offer guidance on how to provide meaningful support to those who are grieving. Simple, compassionate responses are often the most impactful. Here...| Hospice Care of the LowCountry
Caring for a loved one at the end of their life or during a serious illness is one of the most profound and challenging experiences anyone can face. It is a journey filled with emotional highs and lows, moments of connection, and times of deep sorrow. For caregivers, maintaining mental health during this period is crucial, not only for their own well-being but also for the quality of care they provide. As our social worker Brittany Harris aptly puts it, “Mental health to me is the foundatio...| Hospice Care of the LowCountry
Social Work in Divisive Times: Navigating Dual Roles Across Eras and Movements Justin S. Harty, Ph.D., Arizona State University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2770-6869 November 6, 2024 Social work is often celebrated for its commitment to social justice, aiding vulnerable populations, and driving societal change. Yet, this narrative too frequently fails to grapple with the darker elements of the...| Social Welfare History Project
Dr Stacey Rand is a Senior Research Fellow at the PSSRU, University of Kent. Her research interests include quality and safety of care, the impact of support for unpaid (family/friend) carers, and quality of life outcome measurement and application in adult social care. She has recently stepped into the role of Programme Lead for the… Continue Reading Adult Social Care Outcomes Toolkit (ASCOT)| PSSRU
On Christmas Eve, one of my relatives had a re-commitment ceremony. She and her boyfriend had gotten legally married last year, but none of their family was present, and they wanted to have a ceremony with us.| Radiant Things
In the car on the way to the family Christmas gathering, Jeff read to us about a series of studies on placebos. For some conditions, placebos can give significant relief. There's still an effect even when subjects are told "You are taking an inert pill" and given a bottle marked "Placebo." Placebos given by providers who spend more time schmoozing with patients create more relief. (Note that I haven't found the actual studies concerned, so I don't know the effect sizes, etc.)| Radiant Things
My sister shared this video of one of her second-grade students reuniting with her mother, who's been stationed in Afghanistan for the last year. It's a lovely moment: the moment of realization, then the silence, the rightness of being near each other after too long apart. | Radiant Things
Since high school I've gotten menstrual cramps bad enough to occasionally send my body into shock: nausea, cold sweat, feeling like I'm going to pass out. This week it happened at work (and let me tell you, it's awkward to tell your boss in the middle of a staff meeting that you need to go lie down on her office floor before you fall out of your chair). But I was pleased that my body gave out long before my mind did - I used to be terrified of the pain, but now I can handle it a lot better.| Radiant Things
Last week I started a new job as a mental health clinician at a jail. I hadn't really thought about working in that setting, but I decided to give it a try.| Radiant Things
A couple of years I came across a book on "parenting with depression" in the library. I opened it eagerly, hoping for assurance that I wouldn't necessarily be a terrible parent.| Radiant Things
Last week I started a new job as a mental health clinician at a jail. I hadn't really thought about working in that setting, but I decided ...| jdwise.blogspot.com
THE TRUSTEES OF THE PER AND ASTRID HEIDENREICH FAMILY FOUNDATION UNDERSTOOD THE RESEARCH: when social workers were involved with at-risk children and their families, the children were more likely to succeed. So, it was a natural progression for the foundation — which supports organizations serving young adults ages 14-24 in the areas of education and […]| News at Southern
Following the 2020 deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville at the hands of police officers, the Connecticut legislature responded by passing a sweeping law on police accountability. This legislation — Connecticut’s Public Act 20-1 “An Act Concerning Police Accountability” — encourages police to use social workers on calls for assistance, […]| News at Southern
What is going on? A delayed discharge occurs when a patient is medically fit but there is a delay in moving them out of hospital. On the 31st July 2023, 11,171 patients in acute hospitals in England had not been discharged who no longer met the criteria to reside on a ward (Statistics » Discharge… Continue Reading Where Do We Go From Here? Hospital Discharge for Older People| PSSRU
Ora Brown Stokes founded and was the driving force behind the Richmond Neighborhood Association (RNA), an organization which has received little attention despite its centrality to social welfare w…| Social Welfare History Project
Ramona Denby-Brinson has spent the last 30 years keeping children out of the foster system and in the homes of relatives.| Endeavors
