School Social Work
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Feb 14, 202311 min read
Structural Social Work
Definition, essential elements, practice strategies, intergenerational disadvantage, alcohol, drugs, mental illness, family violence
Dec 15, 202218 min read
LGBTIQA+ Community
A broad outline of a social work practice approach when supporting people identifying as GLBTIQ.
Nov 6, 202212 min read
Bio-Psychosocial-Spiritual Assessment
Gathering information to assist in supporting client collaboratively: rationale, sample questions, templates, non-English speaking guideline
Oct 1, 202213 min read
Feminist Social Work
Central themes, historical view, four waves of feminism, types of feminism, principles, core aspects, feminism and social work, feminist soc
Sep 7, 202218 min read
Human Rights
Definition, criteria to be a human right, Western influence, universalism versus culturalism, needs versus rights, rights-based SW practice
Aug 8, 202215 min read
Rural Social Work
Rural environment, how services may be delivered, practice theories, advantages and challenges, improving rural social work, generalist prac
Jun 17, 202215 min read
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Definition, mindfulness, theoretical basis, core processes, session outline, effectiveness, benefits, reservations, training, resources, rel
May 21, 202213 min read
Mindfulness
Definition, components, techniques, helpful skills/attitudes, benefits, therapies, social work relevance, practice approach.
May 5, 202219 min read
Case Notes
Definition, importance, information included, presentation, amending, legislation, terminating client, sharing with client, templates: SOAP,
Apr 9, 202221 min read
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Definition, positive CBT, effectiveness, CBT sessions, qualifications, benefits, limitations, cultural diversity, practice approach, CBT sou
Mar 19, 202213 min read
Narrative Therapy
Analysing stories, strengths, externalise problems, deconstruct the negative, reconstruct the positive, therapeutic documents, outsider-witn
Feb 27, 202219 min read
Attachment Theory
Definition, key concepts, infant & adult patterns, cross-cultural issues, critical perspective, out of home care, relevance for social work
Feb 6, 202217 min read
Positive Psychology
Definition, research basis, PERMA, positive psychology interventions (PPIs), benefits, criticisms, relevance for social work, social work pr
Dec 13, 202112 min read
Case Management
Definition, Principles, skills required, benefits for case managers and clients, useful proformas, limitations, case management practice app
Sep 26, 20219 min read
Child Aware Practice
Rationale, definition, philosophy, principles, barriers to practice, practice approach, link to PERCS conversation guides
Sep 17, 202115 min read
Suicide Interventions
Information about risk factors for suicide and a social work practice approach when supporting a person contemplating suicide.
Sep 12, 20218 min read
Behavioural Activation
Definition, theoretical basis, effectiveness, advantages, practice approach, resources
Aug 30, 202113 min read
Brief Intervention
Definition, research summary, essential elements, screening instruments, cultural considerations, objections, step-by-step approach, support
Aug 23, 202114 min read
Professional Boundaries
Definition, managing boundaries, contemporary approaches, suggestions around email, texts, mobile phones and social networking
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