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Managing Self-Awareness and Mental Health

My Brains Not Broken

The common thread is that I’ve never been with one therapist long enough to making any long-term changes – until now. After months seeing the same therapist, I’ve been able to notice habits and patterns with how my anxiety/depression affect me and how I live my life.

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Child Protective Services in the District of Columbia: An alarming increase in incomplete investigations in FY2024

Child Welfare Monitor

All three of these groups made more referrals in FY2023 than FY2024, while counselors, therapists, social workers and medical professionals made fewer, suggesting that children may be seeing fewer of these professionals with the disappearance of virtual options spawned by the pandemic.

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Rebuilding trust and hope through Ironpaws

Center for Child Protection

Africa Ibarra, Lead Experiential Therapist, said the event provides caregivers and children the opportunity to build community and strengthen communication skills, teamwork and confidence. “For many different reasons, our families don’t always get to participate in events like these,” she said.

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Coping with Suicide

All For Kids

Consider Therapy One of the best ways for your child to cope is to talk with a therapist or counselor about any emotion they might be experiencing. Therapists not only have a deep understanding of grief and suicide loss, but they also have the tools to help children work through these intense feelings outside of therapy sessions.

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Rebuilding trust and hope through Iron Paws

Center for Child Protection

Africa Ibarra, Lead Experiential Therapist, said the event provides caregivers and children the opportunity to build community and strengthen communication skills, teamwork and confidence. “For many different reasons, our families don’t always get to participate in events like these,” she said.

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Home Health CoPs Update: New Opportunities for OTs

Relias

There’s a new opportunity for occupational therapists practicing in home health settings. During her presentation, Vance explained the progression of rules allowing therapists to conduct the home health admission visit. OTs Can Step Up and Coordinate Care.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

Relias

Encourage communication and feedback As the saying goes, people don’t leave bad organizations, they leave bad managers. The ability to provide feedback on and communicate with one’s supervisor is a crucial part of the employee experience. To keep this passion alive, make sure your staff understands the difference their work makes.