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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

Maybe a parent needs mental health care or substance use disorder treatment, or parenting training and support, or maybe the family needs to do family therapy. … So under Family First, we created new federal funding for those services. Sometimes, in order to prevent the need for foster care, mom and dad might need a little help.

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Here are some common questions and answers that can help you discuss alcohol with clients.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

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From counseling individuals with mental health disorders to helping vulnerable children and families access critical resources, your organization and the behavioral health professionals you employ perform a wide range of important work. To learn more, read our post, “ Creating a Learning Culture in Human Services: An Expert’s Advice.”

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Here are some common questions and answers that can help you discuss alcohol with clients.

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Autism Social Skills Training: Strategies for Developing Empathy

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Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have some level of difficulty with social communication and interaction skills. BST is useful in training both job-related activities and social communication skills. This holds true in all work, education, and social settings. Use of peers in autism social skills training.

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Celebrate Social Work Month with NASW Press: 20% Off Books and eBooks!

Social Work Blog

Diagnosing and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder by Gregory L. Dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder, is a misunderstood and often underdiagnosed condition. 43 Essential Policies for Human Services Professionals by Gerald O’Brien.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

Providing a GFE to patients is not new to CSWs who, as part of best clinical practice, routinely discuss services and fees before or during the initial interview with new patients. Department of Health and Human Services and several other federal agencies, the “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part II.”.

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