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Call for Submissions: 101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

This book aims to showcase social workers’ diverse and impactful roles across various settings. Represent various specializations within social work, coming from diverse demographics, geographical areas, and work settings. We look forward to your contributions and to showcasing social workers’ diverse and impactful work!

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Guest Post: Interview with Randye Kaye: Podcast Co-Host of Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches and Author of Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope and Happier Made Simple: Choose Your Words

Bipolar Bandit

Her son, Ben, has been hospitalized over ten times for schizophrenia. Recently, though, in a brush with police not trained in Crisis intervention, he is currently incarcerated, awaiting a bed in a jail diversion program. The wait is long, but there is hope. Tell us about yourself. Seems scattered, right?

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How Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Can Use Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Relias

In this way, DSPs can proactively work to prevent crisis situations before they happen. How DSPs Can Use Crisis Prevention and Intervention for a Behavioral Health Crisis. First and foremost, DSPs should aim for crisis prevention rather than crisis intervention. Clean water and food.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Additionally, you may refer clients to other resources and professionals, including support groups and medical practitioners, based on their diverse needs. Respect for Individuality: Recognising Diversity: Social workers respect the uniqueness of each client. They adapt their practices to be culturally sensitive and respectful.

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Guest Post: Interview with Randye Kaye: Podcast Co-Host of Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches and Author of Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope and Happier Made Simple: Choose Your Words

Bipolar Bandit

Her son, Ben, has been hospitalized over ten times for schizophrenia. Recently, though, in a brush with police not trained in Crisis intervention, he is currently incarcerated, awaiting a bed in a jail diversion program. The wait is long, but there is hope. Tell us about yourself. Seems scattered, right?

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Guest Post: Interview with Randye Kaye: Podcast Co-Host of Schizophrenia: 3 Moms in the Trenches and Author of Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope and Happier Made Simple: Choose Your Words

Bipolar Bandit

Her son, Ben, has been hospitalized over ten times for schizophrenia. Recently, though, in a brush with police not trained in Crisis intervention, he is currently incarcerated, awaiting a bed in a jail diversion program. The wait is long, but there is hope. Tell us about yourself. Seems scattered, right?

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Direct practice involves working directly with clients to provide assistance, such as therapy, case management or crisis intervention. Clinical social workers provide direct counseling to individuals, families, or groups.