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Use of unregulated experts in family courts to be curbed following ‘parental alienation’ concerns

Community Care

Separately, professional body the British Psychological Society (BPS) accredits practitioners with specified academic qualifications as “chartered psychologists”, a title which is also legally restricted. The consultation runs until 6 June 2025.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Whereas psychology focuses primarily on understanding and exploring the inner workings of people’s minds, social work focuses more on helping people with their daily life issues.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. You may also provide direct services, such as counselling or case management, to clients or their families.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

Provide therapy or counselling services It is quite common for people to confuse social workers with counsellors or therapists because some parts of their roles overlap however; they are very different. Social workers are not qualified to provide therapy or counselling services. Can social workers evaluate psychological tests?

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Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - To thrive, students need access to services and programs of outreach, education, and prevention that: - Eliminate fragmentation and improving access to biopsychosocial services - Recognize patterns in campus life that suggest the presence of mental and behavioral health concerns among individual students, groups of students, or the campus (..)

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Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work: What’s The Difference?

Gary Direnfeld

Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. I am available in person and by video conferencing. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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When Your Family is the Threat

Gary Direnfeld

It is at least psychologically abusive and where there is a financial and/or housing dependency then it is also financially abusive. Those who do escape tend to be psychologically healthier for it. It you are having trouble coping, do consider counseling. “So you don’t want to be part of this family?”