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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Scherlong, LCSW-R, CHHC, SEP, PTR/CJT-CM is a licensed clinical social worker and the current president of the IFBPT. Scherlong discovered a passion for doing healing work with words when she was an MFA student with a background in creative writing and psychology. “I Nicholas Mazza Ph.D.

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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). By Carla B.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Time Moves Different in Here: Clinical Implications for Working with Populations of Color, Complex Trauma and Dissociation in the Age of COVID 19 . The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.”

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You Asked, We Answered; 12 Questions about Trauma-Informed-Care

Relias

Trauma, in fact, is a major public health issue and its effects go far past the initial physical or psychological impact. When a child suffers trauma or seriously adverse experiences, it can cause psychological damage that, if left untreated, will worsen over time. How can organizations create TIC-informed policies and procedures?

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Scherlong, LCSW-R, CHHC, SEP, PTR/CJT-CM is a licensed clinical social worker and the current president of the IFBPT. Scherlong discovered a passion for doing healing work with words when she was an MFA student with a background in creative writing and psychology. “I Nicholas Mazza Ph.D.

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3 Focused Steps to Find Emotional Calm during a Storm of Emotions

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

This is part of my Positive Psychology Toolbox. Positive Psychology provides high quality research-based resources to clinical professionals for use with their clients. I encourage you to work with a licensed clinical professional to gain more insight and support for your mental health concerns.

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A Mixed-Methods Study of the Experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color MSW Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Social Work Blog

About 69% of the sample experienced psychological distress, with higher proportions among those who identified as Latine/Latinx, womxn, straight, first-generation, full-time and part-time students, and clinical students. Harris, PhD, MSW , assistant professor, School of Social Work, University of Washington Ty B.

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