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Teen Cutting

Beautiful Voyager

Photo by Matthew Waring Signs, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment When confronted with intense emotions, some teens may turn to self-harm , such as cutting, as a means of coping. Familiarize yourself with this self-harming behavior so you'll know what to do when your teenager engages in it. What Is Teen Cutting?

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From Living with OCD to Working with it

Beautiful Voyager

The skin would bubble and puss, and I would focus all my anxiety on that searing pain. Of course some part of me is grateful that my compulsivity settled into a safer landing spot than self-harm or theft, but now that I am a therapist, I appreciate how much harder it is to heal from perfectionism OCD.

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The Emotion Wheel Made Simple

Social Work Haven

It can be a powerful tool for growth and self-awareness. Lastly, it provides an opportunity for self-reflection and growth. According to this theory, these core emotions are universal across cultures and are expressed through facial expressions. It can also be used as a source of self-reflection and growth.

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Living with Bipolar Two Disorder by Cathy Shaw

Bipolar Bandit

During the depressive phases of my bipolar disorder I felt like my whole self had completely shut down. It literally felt like my heart area had turned to stone and I felt I was invisible and my true self was hidden behind a barrier. I felt extremely stuck in life and didn’t think any of my goals or dreams were attainable.

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‘Why child protection policies on bruising to babies need to change’

Community Care

The panel acknowledges that there are a small number of children who are seriously harmed or die, where bruises have been seen by staff with a responsibility to protect children before more serious injuries have taken place. Is a bruise ‘reasonable cause to suspect significant harm’? Harming children and families.

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100 Powerful Quotes About Never Giving Up

Social Work Haven

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This quote highlights the importance of self-awareness and recognising when a situation or goal is no longer worth pursuing. – 2 Timothy 1:7. For nothing will be impossible with God.”

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

According to research from Johns Hopkins University , nearly 800,000 Americans become permanently disabled or die due to a misdiagnosis every year. Patient safety was defined by the Institute of Medicine two decades ago simply as “ the prevention of harm to patients.” Medical errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare.