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How to Respond to Challenging Behaviour Effectively: A Guide for Community Workers The challenge of navigating varied and sometimes unpredictable behaviours lies at the heart of community work. Community workers and social care professionals are often on the frontline, facing situations requiring empathy, patience and strategic action to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals …
The conversation around toxic traits is often sidelined in a world bustling with self-improvement books, podcasts on becoming your best self, and social media posts about positivity and self-protection. However, acknowledging and addressing our own toxic characteristics is crucial to genuine self-improvement and building healthier relationships. This blog post explores how to identify your poisonous …
When stepping into the role of a community worker, the primary goal is to assist, support, and empower individuals through their challenges. However, human emotions are complex, and the relationships between helpers and those they aim to help can become intricate webs of feelings and projections. Every community worker should be familiar with two critical …
Coaching messages often serve as beacons of motivation and guidance in the dynamic career (and life) that can unknowingly steer professionals off course. This blog post explores why these misconceptions are misleading and could significantly hinder your career progression. The Pitfall of “Follow Your Passion” “Follow your passion” resonates with many, conjuring visions of a …
As working individuals, we all want to impress our managers. We want to show them that we’re reliable, skilled, and capable of handling any task they throw our way. Sometimes, however, we tend to showcase behaviours that impress our managers, but they don’t. So, let’s look at some of the top employee behaviours that don’t …
Navigating the Clash of Culture and Bureaucracy in NGOs In the complex world of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), a community worker is often at the nexus of passionate cultural initiatives and the rigid structures of bureaucracy. When these worlds collide, it’s essential to have a game plan ready to ensure that the core mission of your …
In a world where likes, shares, and retweets are the currency of approval, social media has become more than a platform for networking; it’s a stage where reality is often contorted—a modern-day Colosseum where the echo of one’s voice reverberates within digital walls, often growing louder with each repetition. It’s a phenomenon that starts off …
In today’s society, we are constantly told to create and maintain boundaries in our relationships. Whether it’s with family, friends, or even strangers, boundaries seem to be the answer to all of our problems. But have we gone too far in our obsession with boundaries? Are we creating walls instead of bridges? In this blog …
This week attended a meeting where a vocal member proudly said we are not taking a stand on the Voice to Parliament debate, and they wouldn’t support the YES campaign because their community was split on the Debate. The Said it’s our role to be impartial. I thought, ‘ If they worked in Ukraine right …
The Power of Contentment: Developing Skills for a Fulfilling Life In our fast-paced culture, pursuing happiness can sometimes become an elusive chase, leaving us anxious and unfulfilled. The Constance presence of social media and the constant need to compare ourselves to others on our looks, lifestyle, jobs, standards, and behaviour can make us feel like …