Social Work News - Autumn 2021

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ARE YOU A WORKAHOLIC? Addictions therapist, Candace Plattor explores why being a workaholic is a form of addictive behaviour that needs to be addressed.

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ocial workers are essential, notoriously busy, and key to supporting vulnerable people with their problems. But what are the pitfalls of a social worker who is also a workaholic? While it might seem to promise some perks, there is always a cost associated with any addictive behaviour. OF COURSE THERE ARE BENEFITS... Money Naturally, the price of working hard sometimes means more money ,and a climb up the career ladder at a faster pace. More money and praise for

doing a good job really builds selfesteem, but as you climb the career ladder, more work naturally begins to fall on your shoulders, and if you’re a workaholic, it may become harder to maintain the level at which you’ve been working long-term.

usually doesn’t have time to look at what the deeper issues are that are eating away at them. As a society, we still validate “busy, busy, busy” and “give, give, give,” so naturally a busy persona may be formed as a coping mechanism to get by in life.

Respect

SO, WHAT ARE THE PRICE TAGS OF

People often “respect” and look up to the workaholic for all they accomplish and achieve in such a short period of time. It’s so important not to confuse “strokes of ego” from other people with “healthy validation,” as this often leads to feelings of self-esteem but no real self-respect.

BEING A WORKAHOLIC?

Busy, Busy, Busy

People Pleaser

Being busy is approved of in our society. However, the workaholic

A workaholic is usually a peoplepleaser - they don’t want anyone to

Resentment Workaholics tend to feel a lot of resentment, especially if others around them aren’t working as hard as they are. When left unacknowledged, resentment only grows bigger.


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ARE YOU A WORKAHOLIC?

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pages 58-59

My Skin, Your Skin

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pages 56-57

The Inside Scoop...

3min
pages 54-55

"Ooh! I need one of THOSE!"

2min
pages 52-53

Which Harry Potter social work house do you belong in?

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pages 50-51

Pop the kettle on with...Neil Thompson

4min
pages 44-45

Ever fancied seeing your words in print...?

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page 43

"What advice would you give student social workers just beginning their courses?"

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page 37

THE PEOPLE WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN SOCIAL WORKERS...

2min
pages 40-41

In Charge for a Day

8min
pages 32-35

What's the best thing about being a Social Worker?

3min
pages 28-29

INTRODUCING...THE PRIDE OF SOCIAL WORK AWARDS!

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pages 26-27

THE BITE-SIZED LECTURE

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pages 24-25

The Debate

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pages 22-23

"They can never replace you at home..."

3min
pages 20-21

WHY I CAME OUT AS BEING BLACK IN 2020

5min
pages 16-17

HOW TO TRANSITION FROM STUDENT TO SOCIAL WORKER

3min
pages 14-15

MY FIRST DATE WITH A SOCIAL WORKER

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page 13

11 OF THE WEIRDEST THINGS THAT HAVE HAPPENED TO ME AS A SOCIAL WORKER…

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pages 10-11

SOCIAL WORKERS SHOULD WORK EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK

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pages 8-9

SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISION MUST BE MORE THAN JUST A CASE UPDATE

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pages 6-7

CAN UK SOCIAL WORK LEARN FROM SCANDINAVIAN CULTURE?

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