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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. Social workers help patients eliminate psychosocial stressors such as homelessness, loss of job, divorce, and loneliness that may have led to their use of substances. David Stoecker, LCSW , is founder and director of Better Life in Recovery.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). People who need help should turn to trusted sources.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

Relias

From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S.

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How the journalism of child welfare fails

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The stories blithely attribute West Virginia’s high rate of removal to the fact that “More than half entered the system because of a parent’s substance abuse.” More than half entered the system because a worker checked the “substance abuse” box on a form; that is not necessarily the same thing. That’s not correct.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. Social workers help patients eliminate psychosocial stressors such as homelessness, loss of job, divorce, and loneliness that may have led to their use of substances.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. You may also provide direct services, such as counselling or case management, to clients or their families.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

Why Social Work Is Essential for Supporting Victims of Abuse: This article covers the essential role social workers play in supporting victims of abuse, including assisting with safety planning, connecting them to support services and providing psychological counseling. Addressing substance abuse and addiction issues.