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THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER® Social Work E-News
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Issue #66, May 9, 2006
EDITOR'S EYE
Dear Social Work Colleagues,
Welcome to Issue #66 of the Social Work E-News. This e-mail newsletter is brought to you by the publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine, SocialWorker.com (see our new format!), SocialWorkJobBank.com, and other social work publications.
May is Mental Health Month and Better Sleep Month, and this issue of the Social Work E-News features an article on these two issues. It is also (among others) National Foster Care Month, Older Americans Month, National Trauma Awareness Month, and National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
I would like to welcome our new subscribers, including those who signed up at the MSW Job Fair at Columbia University in New York City on April 21. This was my first time participating in this event, and it was exciting to see the hundreds of employers and job seekers in attendance! If your school or alma mater hosts such an event, I would highly recommend that you check it out. What a great way to network and meet potential employers (or job seekers, if you're hiring!). Read my full report on this event at http://www.socialworkjobbank.com. While you're at the site, check out the job listings and be sure to let the employers know that you saw their listings there! If you are hiring social workers in your agency, let our readership know about your job openings through a listing on SocialWorkJobBank, in the Social Work E-News, or in THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER.
As I mentioned last month, we have launched a brand new online magazine version of our Web site at http://www.socialworker.com, and it currently features full-text articles from the Spring issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER, hot off the press! I have been busy adding some new and exciting features to the site, so I hope you'll stop by and take a look.
Until next time,
Linda Grobman, ACSW, LSW
Publisher/Editor
THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER®
http://www.socialworker.com
linda.grobman@paonline.com
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Survey Shows Americans Ignore Fundamental Steps to Improve Sleep and Mood
In our 24-7 society, exhausted Americans seem to be willing to try almost anything to cope with sleep deprivation and emotional stress; however, they may be missing some of the most obvious solutions. According to the findings of the 2006 Better Sleep Month survey, Americans may be turning to "quick fixes" in lieu of focusing on lifestyle changes and potential long-term solutions to improve their sleep.
The annual Better Sleep Month survey revealed that more than half of Americans are unlikely to take some basic steps to improve the quality of their sleep:
* 51 percent are not likely to alter their bedtime routine for a better night's sleep. Modifications could include eliminating televisions in bedrooms and not exercising or eating near bedtime.
* 52 percent are not likely to eliminate negative behaviors that contribute to poor sleep. This includes reducing caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine intake.
* 66 percent are not likely to evaluate their mattresses for comfort and support and, if needed, consider buying a new one.
Catch 22: Sleep and Emotional Well-Being
It is well known that sleep problems can be a key sign of depression. What people may not realize is that the reverse is also true -- sleep disorders can actually trigger mood disorders and depression. As researchers learn more about the underlying cyclical connection between sleep and mental health, the important balance is becoming even more apparent.
For this reason, the Better Sleep Council and National Mental Health Association unite this month -- recognized both as Better Sleep Month and Mental Health Month -- to issue a challenge to Americans to mind their mental health and make sleep a priority.
"Being healthy doesn't pertain just to our physical health -- mental and physical well-being go hand-in-hand," said Cynthia Wainscott, acting president and CEO of the National Mental Health Association. "We know that sleep plays a vital role in our overall health and continue to learn how changes in sleep habits may contribute to changes in your mental health. For this reason alone, quality sleep is central to any healthy lifestyle."
The Better Sleep Month survey found that better sleep did result in better mood among respondents. When asked to rate their sleep quality, quantity, and overall mood over the course of one week, people who obtained seven or more hours per night were more likely to rate their general mood as excellent (57 percent), as opposed to those receiving an average of six hours of sleep or less (45 percent).
"Sleep is an active process that results from change in the balance of major neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin and dopamine that, among others, are related to mood and other cognitive/emotion behaviors," said Amy Wolfson, PhD, sleep expert, psychologist, professor, and author of A Woman's Book of Sleep (see http://shop.socialworker.com/shop.php?k=1572242493&c=BooksGeneral). "So it is not surprising that significant interactions occur between sleep and depression and/or depressed mood."
America's Wake-Up Call
Americans are becoming more aware of the link between sleep and health. This has been evidenced by new medical studies, the onslaught of sleep-related news coverage, and the sharp increase in prescription sleep aids and sleep labs.
However, regardless of the growing dialogue on the long-term health implications of sleep deprivation, ranging from increased risk of heart disease and obesity to decreased immune response and mental functioning, the issue is still pervasive. The 2006 Better Sleep Council poll found that 41 percent of respondents are getting six hours of sleep or less each night, an insufficient amount of sleep for most adults.
"In our culture, we are constantly inundated with long-term health concerns which can overwhelm people, perhaps even leading them to ignore warning signs altogether," said Dr. Wolfson. "However, sleep-deprivation impacts our everyday life, from increased risk of car accidents, to reduced memory and job performance, to depressed mood. The results go beyond long-term--they are serious and immediate."
Back to Basics: The Fundamentals of Better Sleep
If experiencing trouble sleeping over a period of time, Americans report that they are most likely to change their sleeping schedules (51 percent) and build in time for more sleep (56 percent) to improve their sleep. However, this may not be a viable first-step solution, according to many experts.
More sleep doesn't necessarily mean better, especially if underlying factors that contribute to poor sleep, such as an inadequate sleep environment or sleep-depriving behaviors, are not properly addressed. It may just mean that people end up tossing and turning in bed for a longer time.
"The survey results show that people overlook some of the most obvious components of quality sleep," said Nancy Shark, executive director of the Better Sleep Council. "Take for example the reluctance, even if needed, to replace an old mattress (66 percent say they are not likely). The mattress is literally the foundation of our sleep. Comfort and support aside, we spend an average of four entire months every year entirely on our bed. Given that kind of usage, your sleep surface cannot be an afterthought."
Accordingly, additional consumer data from 2005 indicates that nearly half of Americans (47 percent) keep mattresses longer than the five to seven years many experts recommend.
Five Tips to Improve Sleep and Mood
In the 2006 Better Sleep Month survey, only 25 percent of respondents rated the quality and quantity of their sleep as excellent. That means that 75 percent need to take action to improve their sleep.
The Better Sleep Council and the National Mental Health Association provide the following advice for Americans this May:
1. Treat your body right. Good nutrition makes a difference. Get adequate rest, exercise, and balance work and play. For the best sleep, avoid exercising or eating near bed time and limit intake or avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol -- they all interfere with restful sleep.
2. Schedule time for sleep. Sleep is an appointment that you cannot miss. When the quality of sleep improves, so does one's mood, thus the quality of life. Tonight's sleep can determine how tomorrow will be, so it should be at the top of any daily agenda.
3. Create a sleep sanctuary. The best sleep environment is uncluttered, dark, quiet, and cool (ideal temperature is around 65 degrees). Most importantly, always sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows.
4. Ease your anxious mind. Wind down before bed. Take a bath, meditate, do whatever is needed to relax and wipe away the day's stress. If you find your mind racing while trying to go to sleep, keep a pad of paper next to your bed and jot down what's on your mind. If you find yourself unable to sleep after 20 minutes, get out of the bed, go into another room, and engage in a calming activity until you feel ready to sleep.
5. Take it day by day. Changing one's schedule and attitude about sleep isn't going to happen overnight. Just like improving any aspects of our health, making sleep a priority and minding one's mental health takes time. Remember that the return on investment will be a happier, healthier life.
Should sleep and emotional problems persist, help should be sought from a health professional.
For more information on Better Sleep Month, visit http://www.bettersleep.org. For more information on Mental Health Month or for mental health information and referrals, please visit http://www.nmha.org or call 800-969-NMHA (6642).
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LET'S NOT GO BACK: SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE PARITY
Social work students in the Social Work Methods III class at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania have created a Web site about mental health insurance parity at http://www.sruswforparity.com/
The site provides information on the issue of mental health parity, history of mental illness, a parity timeline, state and national issues, recent news, upcoming events, photos, and interesting facts.
The site, created for the students' methods class, is billed as "a silent protest to demand insurance parity" and will be available at http://www.sruswforparity.com/ for the coming year.
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Foster Care Reforms Advance in Congress, Courts, and States
Pew Commission Applauds Progress, Notes Need for Continued Action
Washington, DC - The Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care gave a Capitol Hill status report on April 6 on the progress made to date in implementing its foster care reform recommendations. Less than two years after the release of the nonpartisan Pew Commission's report, Congress, state supreme courts, and state human service agencies across the nation are implementing significant portions of the Commission's recommendations.
"The Pew Commission applauds Congressional action to improve court oversight of foster care, and is grateful to the members responsible for this progress, especially the leadership provided by Representative Wally Herger (R-CA), Representative Bill Thomas (R-CA), and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)," said Pew Commission Chairman and former Congressman Bill Frenzel (R-MN).
Looking to the future, Commission Vice Chairman and former Congressman Bill Gray (D-PA) expressed the hope that momentum would continue to build around foster care reform, particularly with respect to the Pew Commission's child welfare financing reforms.
"The Pew Commission's financing recommendations would correct the shortcomings of the current, failed financing system," Gray stated. "Our proposals would give states the tools, incentives, and reliable resources to move children more quickly out of foster care and into safe, permanent homes, through reunification, adoption, or guardianship. They are a roadmap that both Republicans and Democrats can follow to ensure that children in foster care realize their birthright of a loving, permanent family."
Key steps taken to date to implement the Pew Commission's recommendations include the following:
* At the federal level, the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 included major new provisions and $100 million in new funding to improve the juvenile and family courts based on the Pew Commission's recommendations.
* Across the nation, state supreme courts and child welfare agencies have worked together to craft comprehensive action plans to speed the movement of children out of foster care and into safe, permanent families.
* More than one-third of states have formed or are currently creating their own high-level commissions to promote collaboration between child welfare agencies and courts to serve children in foster care better -- as recommended by the Pew Commission.
* Chief Justices across the country have answered the Commission's challenge to serve as champions for the children in their courts, bringing much needed, high-level attention and assistance to statewide efforts to strengthen the dependency courts.
On the federal level, Frenzel noted that both Republicans and Democrats previously introduced legislation to enact the Commission's court recommendations, including Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH), Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), and Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA).
The Pew Commission crafted recommendations focusing on two critical areas: reforming federal child welfare financing and strengthening court oversight of children in foster care. Many of its court recommendations are being implemented across the nation. Yet reform of the foster care system must also include a new approach to foster care financing. Current federal funding mechanisms for child welfare encourage an over-reliance on foster care at the expense of other services to keep families safely together and to move children swiftly and safely from foster care to safe, permanent families.
The Commission's recommendations require stronger accountability for how public dollars are used to protect and support children who have suffered abuse and neglect. They give states a flexible, reliable source of federal funding as well as new options and incentives to seek safety and permanence for children in foster care.
About the Commission: The nonpartisan Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care was launched on May 7, 2003. The Commission is supported by a grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts to the Georgetown University Public Policy Institute, with additional support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The Commission includes some of the nation's leading child welfare experts, and was charged with developing practical, evidence-based recommendations related to federal financing and court oversight of child welfare to improve outcomes for children in foster care, particularly to expedite the movement of children from foster care to safe, permanent families and to prevent unnecessary placements in foster care.
For additional information about the Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care, or to obtain a copy of the Commission's report, please visit http://www.pewfostercare.org
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May is National Foster Care Month.
National Foster Care Month is a partnership of the National Association of Social Workers; Casey Family Programs; Annie E. Casey Foundation/Casey Family Services; Black Administrators in Child Welfare; Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Child Welfare League of America; Connect for Kids; APHSA/National Association of Public Child Welfare Administrators; Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative; National CASA; National Foster Care Coalition; National Foster Parent Association; and the National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning at the Hunter College School of Social Work, a Service of the Children's Bureau.
See http://www.fostercaremonth.org for more information on foster care.
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JOB CORNER
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LICENSED CLINICIANS--TRI-CITY PEOPLES CORPORATION, EAST ORANGE, NJ
Non-profit community development corporation seeks licensed clinicians for its NJ-licensed mental health outpatient clinic to provide psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families. Restructuring unit -- seek New Jersey LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or Ph.D. CP for expanding practice areas. LSW seeking clinical hours to sit for the LCSW test may also apply. Experienced and entry level needed. Flexible part-time schedules also available. Contact Toni L. Caldwell, Executive Director/CEO at tcaldwell@tri-citypeoples.org or call 973-675-4484, ext. 2165. Fax: 973-675-4497. Web: http://www.tri-citypeoples.org
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CAL FARLEY'S BOYS RANCH
36 miles NW of Amarillo, Texas, a Christ-centered organization, seeks:
Assistant Administrator, Girls & Pre-Adolescents
Master's degree in Social Work, Child Psychology, Counseling, Sociology or related field. Texas State Board licensure strongly preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain a Texas Childcare Administrators License within 1 year of employment. Minimum 5 years exp in staff supervision. Minimum 3 years exp in residential child care program management.
Excellent salary, benefits including medical insurance, 401(k) w/company match. Applications available at http://www.calfarley.org or call (800) 687-3722 ext. 2615 or 2636.
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR--ROBERT SCOTT & ASSOCIATES, BRENTWOOD, TN
Degreed social worker to establish relationships with assisted living facilities, work with seniors and their families, and conduct assessments for a new benefit program. Good verbal communication skills, sensitivity and understanding of the needs of the elderly helpful. Microsoft skills in Word and Excel helpful. May become full-time. Income will rise with program success. E-mail resume: robertbscott@comcast.net or fax Robert Scott at 615-591-7970.
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MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIAN--COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, PAGE, AZ
Team oriented individual to provide treatment services to children and families in an outpatient setting. Collaboration with the local community resources to empower, educate, and enhance strengths of children and their families.
Eligible for licensure by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Salary $40,000 to $45,000 based on experience. Benefits: Health, Dental, and 401K. Signing bonus.
Contact Michele Axlund. E-Mail: Michelea.Page@NARBHA.org. Phone: 928-645-5113 Ext. 212. Fax: 928-645-3254.
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NASW Launches New Aging Credential for Social Workers
Aging credential increases authority for gerontological social work specialists
As we celebrate Older Americans Month, the National Association of Social Workers has announced three new specialty credentials for social workers in the aging practice area. These new gerontological credentials will provide increased credibility to social workers seeking employment in an area of practice predicted to be in the greatest demand.
While the requirements of the credentials vary, they will address specific areas of knowledge and skill including assessment of older adults' needs and functional capability, expertise regarding physical and mental health issues, case and care management, long term care, elder abuse, quality of life issues, and advance care planning. Core competencies from the NASW Aging WebEd course (http://www.naswwebed.org/), developed in partnership with the New York Academy of Medicine, were woven through these certifications.
The new aging credentials include:
* Certified Social Worker in Gerontology (CSWG) at the BSW level
* Certified Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology (CASWG) at the MSW level
* Certified Advanced Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology (CACSWG) at the advanced clinical level.
"Social work employers are increasingly requiring specialty certifications for their employees," says Robin Sparer, ACSW, LCSW-C, manager of the Credentialing Center at NASW. "Professional social workers who are seeking employment opportunities may need credentials to obtain better jobs."
NASW also has specialty certifications in school social work; case management; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; health care; and children, youth, and families.
A recent study by NASW's Center for Workforce Studies (http://workforce.socialworkers.org/) indicated a rising demand for social workers who specialize in aging practice. With the aging of the baby boomers and the lengthening of life spans, the need for social work services will be increasing. The study indicates the challenge of recruiting social workers into this important area of practice.
For more information about NASW credentials, visit http://www.socialworkers.org/credentials/default.asp.
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CWLA Urges Senators to Support Grandfamilies on Mother's Day
The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) has joined with several national organizations to sponsor a National Call-In Day on May 10, 2006 to urge Senators to co-sponsor the bipartisan Kinship Caregiver Support Act. Relative caregivers and other concerned individuals can call 1-800-233-1221 toll-free where they will be connected to the U.S. Capitol switchboard and then to their Senator's office. Senators will be asked to help children on Mother's Day by signing on to co-sponsor the Kinship Caregiver Support Act. (S.985).
"Kinship care provides an opportunity for a child to grow to adulthood in a family environment and for many children it is also a lifeline to a safe and productive future. It is the type of care that we must nurture and promote in every way possible," said Shay Bilchik, president and CEO of the Child Welfare League of America.
The bipartisan legislation creates first-time federal support for children living with relatives in guardianship placements. This legislation would also provide supports to states to establish a Kinship Navigator Program and ensure notice to relatives when children enter foster care. The kinship navigator program would help grandparents and other relatives learn about and obtain assistance to meet the needs of the children they are raising.
These supports will help relative caregivers caring for children who have been in foster care for at least 12 months and whose care is paid for in part with federal Title IV-E Foster Care funds. To qualify, the child's adoption or reunification with his or her birthparents would need to be ruled out as an appropriate option.
Additional information on the Kinship Caregivers Support Act can be found by visiting: http://www.cwla.org/advocacy/2006legpriorities02.htm
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Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Family Violence and Violence Against Women (CRI-VIFF)
The Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Family Violence and Violence Against Women (CRI-VIFF) offers two $20,000 (CAD) postdoctoral scholarships to researchers wishing to work on the theme of family violence and violence against women.
The application deadline is June 1, 2006.
For information and application documents, please see: http://www.criviff.qc.ca
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Resource on Children's Mental Health
May 8 was National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. Systems of Care (http://www.systemsofcare.samhsa.gov/) is a Web site that provides information about the mental health of children, youth, and families. "A system of care is a coordinated network of community-based services and supports that are organized to meet the challenges of children and youth with serious mental health needs and their families," according to the site. "Systems of care is not a program -- it is a philosophy of how care should be delivered. Systems of care is an approach to services that recognizes the importance of family, school, and community, and seeks to promote the full potential of every child and youth by addressing their physical, emotional, intellectual, cultural and social needs."
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DOJ WEBCAST: PREVENTING GANGS IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Law Enforcement and Community Leaders To Explore Gang Prevention During Live U.S. Department of Justice Webcasts & Satellite Broadcasts
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announces two upcoming Webcasts and satellite broadcasts addressing gang prevention in the nation's communities. Featuring a panel of esteemed gang experts, the free, interactive broadcasts will explore what law enforcement and communities are doing to share gang-prevention responsibilities.
Panelists include gang specialists from federal and local law enforcement agencies, and community and faith-based organizations. Viewers can watch the program live from their computers, submit e-mail questions to the panel, and receive answers immediately. The satellite broadcasts will enable organizations with downlink capabilities to view the programs for large audiences in a Town Hall Meeting setting and host post-program discussions.
Entitled Preventing Gangs in Our Communities, the broadcasts are hosted by DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
The free, live broadcasts will take place on May 23, 2006 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET (Part 1) and June 6, 2006 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET (Part 2).
HOW TO SIGN UP:
GO TO http://www.DOJConnect.com.
Note: The programs will be archived online for 12 months, making them available 24 hours a day for viewers who cannot view the programs live. Visit http://www.DOJConnect.com.
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Journey Through a Locked Ward
International Social Work III
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Electronic Connection: Backing Up Your Data
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