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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

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However, it’s important to acknowledge that it can also present unique challenges and complexities through the psychological effects of adoption. During this time, children may struggle with self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and other psychological effects of being adopted.

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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

Social Work Blog

Interventions, such as motivational interviewing, and techniques, like going with resistance and offering empathy, validation and reflection, are important. The DSM-V notes that pain disorders relate to psychological factors. Always start where the client is, she suggests, and validate their feelings.

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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis

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According to a recent American Nurses Association survey , 30% of nurses — nearly one-third — said they are “not emotionally healthy” or “not at all emotionally healthy,” with an increasing number of nurses struggling with depression or anxiety. What causes nurse depression and anxiety? Nurses on a break talking and walking together.

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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Today, a growing body of research confirms that reading and writing can be therapeutic, even reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows. I found that doing this work through the therapy door, for me, is a more intuitive way.”

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Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education

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They express themselves freely, trying out different behaviors or ideas, without fear or anxiety. Social-Emotional Learning Collaborative and imaginative play teaches empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution. Children at play have agency (control over their own actions) and feel socially and emotionally safe.

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Authentic Beauty – Reflections for Women Social Workers

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

When we spend time comparing ourselves to others, we fill space with hurtful thoughts, feelings and beliefs that lead to anxiety, depression, and stress. In this blog post we are going to talk about the comparisons and behaviors that cause anxiety, depression and stress. Our experience gives us perspective and empathy.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Whereas psychology focuses primarily on understanding and exploring the inner workings of people’s minds, social work focuses more on helping people with their daily life issues.