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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Research shows that about 20 percent of all patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals meet criteria for BPD, as well as 10 percent of people seeking outpatient mental health treatment. For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers.

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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

KVC

When a child is discharged from a children’s psychiatric hospital, they will likely experience a range of emotions and expectations for life after their hospital stay. Choosing to admit a child for inpatient psychiatric care is never easy and it can be an overwhelming decision to make.

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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Research shows that about 20 percent of all patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals meet criteria for BPD, as well as 10 percent of people seeking outpatient mental health treatment. For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers.

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NASW Member Voices: In Search of Transgenerational Office Space

Social Work Blog

As a Systems Therapist, I welcome all attendees to the session, (in person or in absentia). My job, as her therapist, is to provide crowd control. Luckily, she discovered how clinical work and humor are perfect partners to advance problem solving and healing. As a child, Lorrie aspired to be a comedian.

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NASW Member Voices: Eclectics, Rise Up!

Social Work Blog

I shared that throughout 40 years practicing as a clinical social worker, I’ve been trained in a lot of theories and have experience in using many techniques, however, I have not earned a certification in Trauma and Attachment. I want to thank Google and other search engines for making therapist shopping quick and easy.

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Member Voices: Intergenerational Gaffes or What Goes Around Comes Around?

Social Work Blog

So, how does a therapist lower defenses and promote open dialogue? Luckily, she discovered how clinical work and humor are perfect partners to advance problem solving and healing. Initially, parents’ denial can blind them from seeing that we are referring to the human condition. We’ve all been there!

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Why Did It Take Me So Long To Accept My Mental Health Medication?

Beautiful Voyager

Medication is a huge stigmatized subject in the mental health world, not only for the individuals needing them but also for their loved ones and clinical providers. The fear of no longer feeling like myself Change in personality is a very common fear of people hesitating to get on a psychiatric medication. How will they perceive me?