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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

As a DBT therapist, I specialize in treating these folks, who come to me desperate for help with changing their suicidal behaviors and dysregulated emotions. For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers. Find her online at [link]

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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

As a DBT therapist, I specialize in treating these folks, who come to me desperate for help with changing their suicidal behaviors and dysregulated emotions. For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers. Find her online at [link]

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Self-Care, Self-Defense: Therapist Says Jiu-Jitsu Hobby Teaches Power of Consent

Social Work Blog

By Alison Laurio Ryan Tolman is a clinical social worker in private practice who specializes in anxiety and stress, and sees clients online and in person in his Bellingham, Wash., I practice Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which was originally intended to neutralize physical attacks without harm to yourself or the attacker,” Tolman said. “If

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From Living with OCD to Working with it

Beautiful Voyager

The author Natalia Aniela Aíza My journey as an OCD therapist (and what I have yet to learn). 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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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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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. Self-Care 13. Client Advocacy 6.

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3 Benefits of Emotional Decluttering and How to Do It

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

I am Marcyline Bailey, a licensed clinical social worker with close to 30 years of experience. I created “Stress Talk” to help women over 40 live healthy lives through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. Learn to embrace your true self. A licensed therapist or coach can help you.