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My Journey Through TRU

Center for Child Protection

The sessions are led by Miriam Jansky, Chief Clinical Officer, Vanessa Barahona, Director of Clinical Services, and Shanna Schuelke, Clinical Services Coordinatorall from the Center for Child Protection. Limbic System: Governs emotions, relationships, and reward.

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There is progress on advancing the Improving Access to Mental Health Act

Social Work Blog

These provisions include allowing clinical social workers to provide Part B services to residents of skilled nursing facilities and allowing clinical social workers to bill for HBAI services. We have taken an array of actions to influence what provisions were included in the SFC bills, including the following letters.

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NASW Press Reads for Policy, Advocacy, and Impact!

Social Work Blog

Written from a modern, pluralist perspective, the text shows why economists and policymakers disagree about regulations, social welfare programs, government spending, and tax policies designed to address these economic problems.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending December 20, 2022

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Much of this loss and pain has been directly fueled by government policy. As an attorney for the mother told Michigan radio : “So, imagine being that child, having parenting time, having it for some time and then, unbeknownst to you, not seeing Mom for a while because Mom tested positive for marijuana. Added Prof.

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Guest Post: Interview with Author of Breakdown: A Clinician’s Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry

Bipolar Bandit

I increasingly realized that there is no opportunity to influence legislators to change the system in the clinical setting. I wrote Breakdown to appeal for legislative reform because it’s nearly impossible to change the system from within the trenches of clinical work. What is the IMD exclusion and why should it be repealed?

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change. Client Advocacy 6.

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Suicide Prevention: How to Help When Social Determinants Spiral

Relias

Using advocacy to fight the social determinants of suicide. By instituting policies that affect people’s wellbeing during times of economic hardship, access to lethal means, and equality before the law, these government representatives can make a positive difference in suicide prevention.