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CDHS increases safe access to services for survivors of domestic violence

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CDHS also funds 46 local organizations that provide free, confidential services including crisis intervention, safety planning, case management, counseling and emergency shelter to survivors of domestic violence. These organizations include Hilltop in Grand Junction, SafeHouse Denver and TESSA in Colorado Springs.

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How to help children manage stress caused by California wildfires

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PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. The PFA Wallet Card provides a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center.

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Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Child’s Development

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It is characterized by challenges in social interactions, behavior, communication and learning skills. Autism West , based in Colorado, provides early intervention and identification services. The National Institute of Health defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as a neurological and developmental disorder.

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Bystander Intervention in Healthcare Empowers Workers to Reduce Workplace Violence

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While healthcare organizations typically have formal policies and procedures to combat violence, one often-overlooked strategy is empowering healthcare workers with bystander intervention skills. What is bystander intervention? The following are strategies for promoting effective bystander intervention.

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Children’s social workers to be measured against new post-qualifying standards

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Relationships and communication: social workers should – Communicate effectively, to help build impactful relationships. Communicate complex and difficult information clearly, always placing children and families as the focus of any interaction. Build and maintain impactful relationships with children.

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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. By using a variety of instruction and interventions, you can begin to help your clients on their journey to acquiring these crucial social skills. R, Q.C.S.W., Better manage their own mental health.

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Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies

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Knowledge of social work intervention strategies is central to the social work role. The role of the social worker becomes increasingly important as communities become more diverse. Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies. Some examples of social work intervention What are the 3 levels of social work intervention?