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Issue #96, November 2008
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EDITOR’S EYE
Dear Social Work Colleagues,
Welcome to Issue #96 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, SocialWorkJobBank.com, and other social work publications.
Today is Veterans Day! Additionally, November is National Adoption Month, American Diabetes Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, National Family Caregivers Month, and National Hospice Palliative Care Month. November 20 is the Great American SmokeOut. This is not an exhaustive list, but a representative list of some of the observances this month.
The Fall issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER has been uploaded to our Web site! Go to http://www.socialworker.com to read the articles from this issue in Web format. You can also download this issue (and others) of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine in PDF format FREE at http://www.socialworker.com/home/component/remository/Download/TheNewSocialWorkerMagazine/TheNewSocialWorkerVol.15No.4(Fall2008)/
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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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IN THIS ISSUE
Words From Our Sponsors
Letter to the Editor
Features
Job Corner/Current Job Openings
News & Resources
On Our Web Site
In Print
Newsletter Necessities
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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Hi Linda,
You don’t know me, but I have received your publication for several years now. Anyway, your entrepreneurial spirit has inspired me to start my own business (chsrea.org), and I just wanted to say thanks.
Respectfully,
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President & CEO, CHSREA.ORG
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FEATURES
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ARTICLE EXCERPT
Social Workers Are Laughing
By Helen T. Whitley, MSW, LCSW
(Editor’s Note: This article is excerpted from the Fall 2008 issue of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER. See our Web site to read the full article.)
Did you know there are more than 6,000 laughter clubs around the globe designed to promote good physical and mental health, a joyful spirit, and world peace? Social workers are quickly discovering Laughter YogaTM, a new body-mind fitness craze that is sweeping the world.
Laughter Yoga is a dynamic, simple
stress-reducing activity, appropriate for all sectors of social work,
especially in health care, geriatric settings, academic, and mental health
settings. Since their origins in 1995, laughter clubs have popped up in
more than sixty countries, with classes led by trained Certified Laughter
Yoga Leaders. Clubs are usually free and open to the public.
A Laughter Retreat
As a licensed clinical social
worker with a busy psychotherapy practice, I was feeling very burned out in
the summer of 2006, when I discovered this new form of body-mind fitness.
To cope with my stress, I went to a peaceful yoga retreat in the mountains
of
That Saturday, I stumbled upon a
novel way to reduce stress, improve my mood, and connect with others. The
funny thing was I was the only person there for the class besides the
teacher! It was a slow week at the retreat, and the other summer guests
were whitewater rafting that day.
The teacher was grinning from ear
to ear as we realized I was the only student. She assured me I would enjoy
it anyway. I must have laughed with this woman for about 45 minutes. We did
one laughter exercise after another, breathing and stretching in between.
My self-consciousness quickly faded away as the laughter connected us.
After the exercise portion, she led me through a “laughter
meditation.” This part of the class allows the body to cool down,
thus deriving the most benefit from the laughter. By the end of the
session, I was crying with laughter, releasing what felt like years of
pent-up stress in my body. It didn’t hurt that this woman had one of
the most contagious laughs in
After the class, I wanted to learn
more. The teacher generously answered my questions, as she was happy to
find a kindred spirit. She showed me global media footage that touched me
deeply. I watched senior citizens; college students; cancer patients; and
even blind, deaf, and mute children doing it. I was weeping as I saw the
joy in their faces. I was simply amazed. This was exactly what I needed. No
coincidence here.
The creator of Laughter Yoga had
come all the way from
Read the rest of this article at:
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/General/Social_Workers_Are_Laughing/
or download the Fall 2008 issue (which includes this article) at:
http://www.socialworker.com/home/component/remository/Download/TheNewSocialWorkerMagazine/
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November is National Adoption Month
This is the month to take some time to learn more about adoption. Here are some resources:
AdoptUSKids: http://www.adoptuskids.org/
Child Welfare Information Gateway: http://www.childwelfare.gov/adoption/nam/
National Adoption Day Web Site: http://www.nationaladoptionday.org/2008/index.asp
National Council for Adoption: http://www.adoptioncouncil.org/
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Researchers applying domestic violence
program with help of
Researchers from three universities,
including Dr. Jill Theresa Messing of
In the Lethality Assessment and
Intervention Program, researchers will train police to use a brief
risk assessment to identify female intimate partner violence victims
who are at risk of further violence and/or homicide, and place them
in immediate telephone contact with social service
providers. This program has been implemented without evaluation
throughout
The aim of the research is to examine
whether the intervention increases victims' help-seeking behavior
and/or decreases their risk for future violence. The project involves
police jurisdictions including
“This could signal a fundamental
shift in the police response to intimate partner violence,” said
principal investigator Messing, assistant professor in the
Messing is collaborating with Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Dr. Janet Wilson at the University of Oklahoma, Sheryll Brown from the Oklahoma State Department of Public Health, and Dave Sargent from the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence. The two-year project recently received a grant of more than $581,000 from the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs.
The
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JOB CORNER
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LCSW,
LCSW, immediate openings in
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As of this morning, there are 1,078 jobs currently posted on this site. SocialWorkJobBank.com has a new look! Check it out today.
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NEWS & RESOURCES
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Social Workers Introduce Hospice Credential
Credential designed for social workers who specialize in hospice and palliative care
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has partnered with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) to develop the premier credential for social workers who specialize in hospice and palliative care.
Launched in November to coincide with the observance of National Hospice Month, this credential was designed by social workers who are leaders in the field for social workers who have demonstrated compliance with national standards of excellence. Social workers who work in hospice and palliative care provide a professional continuum of services addressing the biopsychosocial needs of patients and families affected by serious and life-limiting illnesses in order to maintain or improve their quality of life.
“We know that with the aging of the baby boomers and the lengthening of life spans, there is going to be an increased need for social workers in hospice and palliative care,” says Elizabeth Clark, PhD, MSW, MPH, executive director of NASW. “NASW and NHPCO endorsed the need for these highly trained social workers to be recognized for the contribution of quality care to their patients.”
The collaboration between NASW and NHPCO enhances the depth of the hospice credential with NASW addressing the evolving social work issues, while NHPCO focuses on emerging issues in hospice and palliative care.
Some of the basic requirements for the hospice and palliative care credential include:
For more information or to apply for the Hospice Credential, please email credentialing@naswdc.org or visit http://www.socialworkers.org/credentials.
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Change.Gov—Office of the President-Elect
It has been one week since election day! President-Elect Barack Obama has a new Web site that will keep you up-to-date on his transition to the White House. Go to http://www.change.gov to find:
You can also share your story and your vision with the Obama administration by clicking on “American Moment.” Finally, there is a section on the site to apply for jobs in the new administration.
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HelpPRO and Give an Hour Join to
Help Military Families Get Free Therapy
Services
Today is Veternas Day!
Give an Hour, a non-partisan, non-profit organization offering free
mental health services to returning Veterans and their loved ones, recently
announced a collaboration with HelpPRO®, a leading
online therapist finder used by thousands of consumers nationwide to locate
needed mental health professionals in their community.
Through this agreement, mental
health professionals who join the Give an Hour network, offering their time
and professional help to returning troops, will receive a one-year listing
in the HelpPRO® Therapist Finder, a $75 value.
In addition, mental health professionals already listed in HelpPRO
will be notified of the opportunity to join the Give an Hour network to
receive their free year listing.
“Currently, we have more
than 2,700 licensed mental health professionals on our Give an Hour
network,” notes Founder and President, Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen
Romberg. “What our Veterans and their families and
loved ones are experiencing as a result of deployments, traumatic brain
injuries and other devastating physical injuries, PTSD, and more, is
incomprehensible to the general population. The sheer
number of people being affected makes it virtually impossible for the very
competent but overtaxed military health care system to provide help to
everyone who needs it.” She adds, “We recognize that people in
our field often want to help, but might not know how.
Our relationship with HelpPRO will make it easier for us to reach
mental health professionals with this call to action.”
Four major mental health associations in
the
“The combined support of these four major associations underscores the magnitude of the psychological and emotional impact of war on our troops and their families as well as the urgency of getting these critical services to those who need them,” says Romberg. “We are honored to be able to announce this support in advance of Veterans Day; it is a great way to commemorate the service of our military members.”
Give an Hour hopes to recruit to
its network 10 percent, or 40,000, of the approximately 400,000 licensed
mental health professionals in the
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Podcast Series Gives Social Work Profession a New Voice
Provocative conversations with prominent social work professionals. Interviews with cutting-edge researchers. The latest on emerging trends in the social work field. And all available on demand, an iPod, or MP3 download away.
That's what's playing on "Living Proof," the University at Buffalo School of Social Work's freshly launched podcast series.
"I do see more and more social workers who
have iPods and listen to MP3 players," says Nancy J. Smyth, professor and
dean of UB's
Go to http://www.socialwork.buffalo.edu/podcast to download the podcasts.
Aimed at social work professionals but available to anyone with basic download capabilities, "Living Proof" emphasizes lifelong learning, promotes the use of the latest research in practice settings and encourages the generation of new knowledge as practice informs research (when researchers learn from practical experience of professionals).
Its current lineup features a conversation between Smyth and Alex Gitterman, the Council on Social Work Education's 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Gitterman's interview, "The Life Model: A 30-Year Reflection," is a dialogue about the Life Model of Social Work Practice and its continued influence on the field.
Other episodes include UB School of Social
Work Professor Deborah Waldrop explaining her research on hospice and
end-of-life decision-making for the nation's elderly. There is also a
conversation with domestic violence expert, the Hon. Lisa Bloch Rodwin,
Family Court judge for
The name "Living Proof" comes from the UB School of Social Work's motto. "We are living proof that social work makes a difference in people's lives," said Robinson. "The podcast series will highlight the difference and the importance of that difference."
"Living Proof" is a bi-weekly series. New episodes will be released every two weeks. Listeners can subscribe and have the podcast automatically delivered every time there is a new release.
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More Than Five Billion Dollars Released Under LIHEAP
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt recently
announced the release of $5.1 billion from the federal government's Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) under the Fiscal Year 2009
Continuing Resolution. The funds will assist states,
territories, tribal areas, and the
"The release of these funds will help low-income families stay warm this winter," Secretary Leavitt said. "These funds will also help reduce the risk of health and safety problems exacerbated by exposure to extreme temperatures."
LIHEAP funding is provided to states through the Office of Community Services in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at HHS. The funds will assist eligible low-income households in meeting their heating and other energy needs.
"The funds released by the Bush Administration will help our most vulnerable citizens, including the disabled, elderly and children," said Josephine Robinson, director, Office of Community Services at ACF.
Block grant funds will be allocated to
states under a formula specified in the Continuing Resolution. Of the $590
million in contingency funds, $100 million will assist states where large
numbers of eligible households use heating oil for heat:
For a complete list of state allocations of the funds released, go to:
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/news/press/2008/liheap_allocations_fy2009.htm.
Individuals interested in applying for energy assistance should contact their local/state/LIHEAP agency. For more information, go to
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap or
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/brochure.html.
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Sharing Family Strengths Activity Booklet Now Available – Free!
Family & Children's Service (
The Sharing Family Strengths Activity Booklet is a 16-page hands-on guide that will help parents and children identify and nurture their family’s strengths through fun activities and helpful ideas. Using this booklet, families will learn together how to keep their family strong for years to come.
As part of the Minnesota Family Strength Project Research, Family & Children's Service asked more than 2,000 families what makes them strong. Nine landmarks for family strength emerged and are now used widely as the foundation for building stronger families and communities. They are:
1. Communication
2. Health
3. Time together
4. Spirituality
5. Support
6. Respect
7. Unity
8. Cultural traditions
9. Extended sense of family.
Thanks to a special grant from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, the Sharing Family Strengths Activity Booklet is available free of charge until supplies are gone. Go to www.everyfamilymatters.org/booklet to request a copy be mailed to you or download your free copy.
Family & Children's Service has given
help and hope to more than one million people in the
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SocialWorkChat.org–A Service of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER and NASW
Connect with other social workers online! THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine and the National Association of Social Workers have teamed up with the Social Work Forum to bring you SocialWorkChat.org, an online community of social workers offering twice-weekly online real-time chats on a variety of topics. The chats are held on Sunday and Tuesday nights at 9 p.m. EST. Upcoming chats include:
Tuesday, November 11, Case Consultation (TONIGHT)
Tuesday, November 18, Coaching
Registration is free! Chats will last about an hour. Check regularly for chat topics or sign up for e-mail reminders.
Go to http://www.socialworkchat.org to register and participate in the chats and other features of the site.
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SocialWorkJobBank.com Offers Ways to Find Social Work Jobs
Have you been to SocialWorkJobBank.com lately? Well, now is the time to visit and learn about THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER’s online job board for professional social workers. This site is available to all social workers searching for employment opportunities. Check out the site’s new look today!
We recognize that searching for employment opportunities within our specialized niche can be time-consuming and frustrating. In providing this career center for our users, we are streamlining the process by focusing on our specific profession and offering jobs targeted to you.
The
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FALL 2008 ISSUE OF THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER IS NOW AVAILABLE!
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White Hat Communications, publisher of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine and the Social Work E-News, has published several books about social work. These books make great gifts (for graduation or other occasions) for yourself, or for your friends, students, and colleagues in social work!
Briefly, those currently in print are:
DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS: 54 Professionals Tell Real-Life Stories From Social Work Practice (3rd Edition), edited by Linda May Grobman
MORE DAYS IN THE LIVES OF SOCIAL WORKERS:35 Real-Life Stories of Advocacy, Outreach, and Other Intriguing Roles in Social Work Practice, edited by Linda May Grobman
DAYS IN THE LIVES OF GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORKERS: 44 Professionals Tell Stories From Real-Life Social Work Practice With Older Adults, edited by Linda May Grobman and Dara Bergel Bourassa.
THE SOCIAL WORK GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICANT’S HANDBOOK: The Complete Guide to Selecting and Applying to MSW Programs (2nd Edition), by Jesus Reyes
THE FIELD PLACEMENT SURVIVAL GUIDE: What You Need to Know to Get the Most From Your Social Work Practicum, edited by Linda May Grobman
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