Jeewan Kala BCA (she/her)
@jeewankala.bsky.social
Social worker, Psychotherapist, Doctoral student, interested in children and family social work, SEND and social work education.
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I’ve had 2 liver transplants- one in 2004 and the other in 2023. The generosity of my donors and their families has kept me alive. Please support #OrganDonation and let your wishes be known.
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April 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I’ve had 2 liver transplants- one in 2004 and the other in 2023. The generosity of my donors and their families has kept me alive. Please support #OrganDonation and let your wishes be known.
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New research on what happens to older people, families and care staff when care homes close - policy and practice guide & training video via www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/soci...
March 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
New research on what happens to older people, families and care staff when care homes close - policy and practice guide & training video via www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/soci...
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A wonderful life story and extraordinary career by the incomparable Lindsey Hilton - great interview on Desert Island Discs by @laurenlaverne.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
A wonderful life story and extraordinary career by the incomparable Lindsey Hilton - great interview on Desert Island Discs by @laurenlaverne.bsky.social
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If you're feeling hopeless or scared or frustrated or confused, please consider signing up to @the-citizens.bsky.social newsletter. We're not powerless & there are things that we can do.
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Elon, Call Your Dealer
3 Fresh Reads + Actions Today to Fight the Tech Coup
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February 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
If you're feeling hopeless or scared or frustrated or confused, please consider signing up to @the-citizens.bsky.social newsletter. We're not powerless & there are things that we can do.
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Sharing my recent article exploring parallel process in social work group supervision. It’s open access so free to read and share. I hope you find it helpful
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#socialwork #socialworksupervision
#paralellprocess
#supervision
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#socialwork #socialworksupervision
#paralellprocess
#supervision
Too hot to handle? Unthought anxiety and parallel process in social work supervision
This paper explores isomorphic patterns in social work group supervision and social work practice through the lens of the psychoanalytical concept of parallel process and Bion’s theory of learning ...
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January 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Sharing my recent article exploring parallel process in social work group supervision. It’s open access so free to read and share. I hope you find it helpful
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#socialwork #socialworksupervision
#paralellprocess
#supervision
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#socialwork #socialworksupervision
#paralellprocess
#supervision
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Thoughts on transitioning from Twitter.
When Musk bought it I had 17k + followers. Despite him ruining it & lots leaving I still have c 16k. It feels odd not to be interacting with them. I used to love the site but no more. I hope we can recreate all that was good about it on here, and more.
When Musk bought it I had 17k + followers. Despite him ruining it & lots leaving I still have c 16k. It feels odd not to be interacting with them. I used to love the site but no more. I hope we can recreate all that was good about it on here, and more.
January 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Thoughts on transitioning from Twitter.
When Musk bought it I had 17k + followers. Despite him ruining it & lots leaving I still have c 16k. It feels odd not to be interacting with them. I used to love the site but no more. I hope we can recreate all that was good about it on here, and more.
When Musk bought it I had 17k + followers. Despite him ruining it & lots leaving I still have c 16k. It feels odd not to be interacting with them. I used to love the site but no more. I hope we can recreate all that was good about it on here, and more.
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Had a very enjoyable time today teaching research methods to our MA social work students. Loved their commitment to social justice and desire to help and be social workers. I drew on this fascinating paper by @joehanley.bsky.social 1/2
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The Social Work Public Perception Myth
This article presents findings from research that examined twenty government policy documents from 2003 to 2023 to look at how they framed the topic of pub
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January 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Had a very enjoyable time today teaching research methods to our MA social work students. Loved their commitment to social justice and desire to help and be social workers. I drew on this fascinating paper by @joehanley.bsky.social 1/2
academic.oup.com/bjsw/advance...
academic.oup.com/bjsw/advance...
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This is such an important event for social work and academia in the UK. Deadline for submission of abstracts approaches- 25th February.
We're live! The call for abstracts is now open for the JUSWA conference June 26-27 2025 at UCLan in Preston, UK. For everyone interested in social work research. Its titled:
Shaping Our Future: Proactive messages from social work practice, education and research
Shaping Our Future: Proactive messages from social work practice, education and research
February 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This is such an important event for social work and academia in the UK. Deadline for submission of abstracts approaches- 25th February.
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Scholar, H., McLaughlin, H., Pollock, S., & McCaughan, S. (2025) - paper on teams in CF social work. Not open access but I can send you an eprint link if you are interested! doi.org/10.1080/0265...
The ‘team’ in child and family social work: exploratory findings from a longitudinal study on factors influencing the retention of child and family social workers in England
This paper draws upon qualitative data from a Department for Education (DfE) funded longitudinal study of child and family social workers in England, carried out between 2018 and 2022 exploring fac...
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February 5, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Scholar, H., McLaughlin, H., Pollock, S., & McCaughan, S. (2025) - paper on teams in CF social work. Not open access but I can send you an eprint link if you are interested! doi.org/10.1080/0265...
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A moving tribute in the Guardian to Camila Batmanghelidjh by Lemn Sissay. And an important one because it reminds us that while her reputation was destroyed by “dark forces” she was exonerated of any wrongdoing and she and the skilled work she did for children always had great integrity
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December 27, 2024 at 1:39 AM
A moving tribute in the Guardian to Camila Batmanghelidjh by Lemn Sissay. And an important one because it reminds us that while her reputation was destroyed by “dark forces” she was exonerated of any wrongdoing and she and the skilled work she did for children always had great integrity
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Social workers play an integral role in upholding the human rights of the people they support.
A new blog for #HumanRightsDay outlines resources to embed a human rights approach across health and social care. ow.ly/YSN050Unzaj
A new blog for #HumanRightsDay outlines resources to embed a human rights approach across health and social care. ow.ly/YSN050Unzaj
December 10, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Social workers play an integral role in upholding the human rights of the people they support.
A new blog for #HumanRightsDay outlines resources to embed a human rights approach across health and social care. ow.ly/YSN050Unzaj
A new blog for #HumanRightsDay outlines resources to embed a human rights approach across health and social care. ow.ly/YSN050Unzaj
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If you're interested in AI and record keeping, accessing information held in records, reducing time restraints in #socialwork and improving language that harms into language that heals, then this podcast is for you.
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Season 5, Episode 4, Jonny Hoyle on AI and Social Work. - Trauma Resonance Resilience
Dr Lisa Cherry is in this conversation with social worker Jonny Hoyle where we discuss how AI isn’t the future; it’s the present. Social work needs to have the difficult conversations and steer the de...
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December 10, 2024 at 7:31 AM
If you're interested in AI and record keeping, accessing information held in records, reducing time restraints in #socialwork and improving language that harms into language that heals, then this podcast is for you.
www.buzzsprout.com/462859/episo...
www.buzzsprout.com/462859/episo...
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“Be someone’s two.”
People who have *two non-parental adults* who show a "genuine interest in them" have better outcomes in life according to Harvard and the Burke Foundation.
Relationships buffer children.
We all have a role to play.
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People who have *two non-parental adults* who show a "genuine interest in them" have better outcomes in life according to Harvard and the Burke Foundation.
Relationships buffer children.
We all have a role to play.
www.linkedin.com/posts/melani...
Melanie Kahl on LinkedIn: 💕 "Be someone's two."
People who have *two non-parental adults* who show… | 29 comments
💕 "Be someone's two."
People who have *two non-parental adults* who show a "genuine interest in them" have better outcomes in life. In fact, it's one of the… | 29 comment...
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December 2, 2024 at 11:45 PM
“Be someone’s two.”
People who have *two non-parental adults* who show a "genuine interest in them" have better outcomes in life according to Harvard and the Burke Foundation.
Relationships buffer children.
We all have a role to play.
www.linkedin.com/posts/melani...
People who have *two non-parental adults* who show a "genuine interest in them" have better outcomes in life according to Harvard and the Burke Foundation.
Relationships buffer children.
We all have a role to play.
www.linkedin.com/posts/melani...
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An innovative and vital project Muslim Women In Prison (MWIP)is working to do much, including shatter taboos and giving women with lived experiences a platform to be heard and facilitate change.
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#InsideOut #MWIPLaunch
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#InsideOut #MWIPLaunch
Documentary highlights Muslim Women’s Experiences in Prison
A groundbreaking documentary highlights the lived experiences of British Muslim women who have been to prison and the stigma they can face.
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December 12, 2024 at 7:04 PM
An innovative and vital project Muslim Women In Prison (MWIP)is working to do much, including shatter taboos and giving women with lived experiences a platform to be heard and facilitate change.
www.desiblitz.com/content/docu...
#InsideOut #MWIPLaunch
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#InsideOut #MWIPLaunch
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‘Knowing subjects? Feminist epistemologies, power struggles and social work research’ out now in…
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November 26, 2024 at 10:21 AM
‘Knowing subjects? Feminist epistemologies, power struggles and social work research’ out now in…
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...
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This is well worth a read from the LGA. A thought-through and properly systemic view of childhood with social determinants, childrens rights and participation front and centre. Yes please.
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Our vision for children, young people and families
Councils agree with the Government that “every child should believe that success belongs to them”; this LGA vision sets out where we want to go and how councils and the Government can work together as...
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December 1, 2024 at 12:56 AM
This is well worth a read from the LGA. A thought-through and properly systemic view of childhood with social determinants, childrens rights and participation front and centre. Yes please.
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
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What a thrill to watch your child take their first steps.
But I want to spotlight something else about this video (shared on IG by sean.nicol): the sheer perfection of the support system created by its adults.
(Thread 🧵)
But I want to spotlight something else about this video (shared on IG by sean.nicol): the sheer perfection of the support system created by its adults.
(Thread 🧵)
December 5, 2024 at 1:04 PM
What a thrill to watch your child take their first steps.
But I want to spotlight something else about this video (shared on IG by sean.nicol): the sheer perfection of the support system created by its adults.
(Thread 🧵)
But I want to spotlight something else about this video (shared on IG by sean.nicol): the sheer perfection of the support system created by its adults.
(Thread 🧵)
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To save my online sanity I have left the Arkham asylum that is X. I’m here to recapture the optimism, laughs, positivity and hope of early Twitter and for the comforting illusion (let’s face it) of connection 😊
December 5, 2024 at 4:18 PM
To save my online sanity I have left the Arkham asylum that is X. I’m here to recapture the optimism, laughs, positivity and hope of early Twitter and for the comforting illusion (let’s face it) of connection 😊
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So many memories of Dickie going back to my childhood. A true legend of Irish culture. RIP.
Irish singer Dickie Rock has died aged 88, his family have announced
Irish singer Dickie Rock dies aged 88
Irish singer Dickie Rock has died aged 88, his family have announced.
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December 7, 2024 at 11:22 AM
So many memories of Dickie going back to my childhood. A true legend of Irish culture. RIP.
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Reasons to apply: full time, salary, pension, annual leave; training provided; reasonable travel costs in UK to attend auditions; lovely team to work with; incredibly rewarding work nationally and internationally; occasional doughnuts in the office. www.geese.co.uk/news/we-are-... #vacancy #prison
December 6, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Reasons to apply: full time, salary, pension, annual leave; training provided; reasonable travel costs in UK to attend auditions; lovely team to work with; incredibly rewarding work nationally and internationally; occasional doughnuts in the office. www.geese.co.uk/news/we-are-... #vacancy #prison
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I've just joined BlueSky and am hoping to reconnect with others who have recently jumped ship. So, if you were on #academic or #socialwork twitter/x or are interested in #socialcare, #innovation, #adolescentsafeguarding, do get in touch! You also might be interested in theinnovateproject.co.uk
The Innovate Project | Researching youth, risk and complexity
Exploring how services are addressing extra-familial risks experienced by young people; building new knowledge about the processes of innovation in social care.
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November 21, 2024 at 12:02 PM
I've just joined BlueSky and am hoping to reconnect with others who have recently jumped ship. So, if you were on #academic or #socialwork twitter/x or are interested in #socialcare, #innovation, #adolescentsafeguarding, do get in touch! You also might be interested in theinnovateproject.co.uk
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There is such a refreshing positivity about this digital space. Let’s hope it lasts while enabling robust debate
I’ve joined Bluesky and it feels like a breath of fresh air – in some ways…
I’ve joined Bluesky and it feels like a breath of fresh air – in some ways…
November 23, 2024 at 10:04 PM
There is such a refreshing positivity about this digital space. Let’s hope it lasts while enabling robust debate
I’ve joined Bluesky and it feels like a breath of fresh air – in some ways…
I’ve joined Bluesky and it feels like a breath of fresh air – in some ways…