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A New York State “child welfare” agency can curb one family policing horror with the stroke of a pen. Do they have the guts?

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

NCCPR’s Vice President was co-counsel for the plaintiffs.) In the case that is the subject of the new lawsuit, The Imprint reports, the state child abuse hotline was notified of the domestic abuse from the mother’s therapist, whom she had confided in after telling [her abuser] to leave for good.

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Staff Retention in Behavioral Health: Your Questions Answered

Relias

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. These can take a variety of forms, from extra days off to company-provided counseling sessions.

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Trauma-informed Care Creates a Path Forward

Shelter, Inc

Sylvie Colon, a Clinical Therapist at Shelter, works with young people who have faced extremely difficult situations. “I To address this challenge, Shelter is rolling out a new program to provide mental health counseling services at local schools throughout Chicagoland. Feeling safe is the foundation of trauma recovery.

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DfE proposes law change to improve adults’ access to adoption therapy

Community Care

The government has proposed changing the law to make it easier for adults to access adoption-related counselling. This requirement applies even in cases where an adoption-related issue emerges during counselling sessions unless it is not the primary focus of the therapy. This would still require registration.

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How to Find the Right Therapist and Get the Right Diagnosis

Counselor Toolbox podcast

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:35 Where to find a therapist 04:57 What to look for in a good therapist 16:50 American Counseling Association #ACA Ethics 20:25 Why a good connection is important 24:15 How to talk with your therapist about what you think your diagnosis is and treatment planning TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:35 Where to find a therapist 04:57 (..)

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Law and Ethics Exam Prep: Termination

Therapist Development Center

This final stage of counseling, clinically referred to as “termination,” typically indicates when a client will transition to another clinician, take a prolonged break, or no … Continued The post Law and Ethics Exam Prep: Termination appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.

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Annie and Tom dramatically improved their relationship with their daughter through counseling and parenting support

Children’s Home Society of Washington

Annie, Tom, and Megan began meeting with a child and family therapist each month and were also paired with peer supports. Program staff then followed up with a home visit to conduct a more comprehensive assessment. They said we were good candidates for the WISe program, which gave us some hope,” Annie said.