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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Empathy and Active Listening: Empathetic Attitude: Social workers approach their clients with genuine empathy, recognising the emotions and experiences that clients may be going through. Empathy and Active Listening 7. Essential social work skills include empathy, authenticity, resilience and respect. Client Assessment 2.

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Why Did It Take Me So Long To Accept My Mental Health Medication?

Beautiful Voyager

I started doing an inventory: I launched my own mental health consulting business, completed a few training sessions, quickly boosted my professional network, got involved in various projects and the list goes on. That’s where the new skills I have developed during my recovery came handy. I asked myself: What is going on with me?

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

Furthermore, social workers are able to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists and GPs to develop tailored recovery plans for those in need. To get a prescription for medication, you should consult your doctor or a psychiatrist. Can social workers refer clients to other professionals?

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Getting Through Recovery with Four Tips

Gary Direnfeld

It was the recovery that would pose a challenge. With regard to my recovery as is often the case, it wasn’t linear. I truly developed and considered my recovery plan. The more support, the easier the recovery. No, recovery wasn’t linear. I feel a deeper empathy the result of my experience.

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Why Is It So Hard To Ask For Help When Facing Psychological Distress?

Beautiful Voyager

All middle aged (or so) entrepreneur businessmen openly sharing about their journey through mental health challenges, recovery and public disclosure. One of the best examples is the anti-self-compassion/anti-empathy phrase: “ stop whining, pull yourself together and carry on ”. It will transform you and your recovery journey.

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Are You Ready To Go Back To The Office?

Beautiful Voyager

I will be drawing parallels with my own few personal returns to the office after going through mental health challenges and recoveries, which are in many ways comparable to what most workers are currently facing. Use this pandemic as an opportunity to bring us closer, create more empathy, unity and understanding.