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What is non-suicidal self-harm?

Beautiful Voyager

Non-suicidal self-harm means inflicting damage to your own body without the intention of suicide (and not consistent with cultural norms). The most common methods of non-suicidal self-harm are cutting (70%) or scratching, deliberately hitting the body on a hard surface, punching, hitting or slapping one’s self, and biting or burning.

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Self-Care, Self-Defense: Therapist Says Jiu-Jitsu Hobby Teaches Power of Consent

Social Work Blog

By Alison Laurio Ryan Tolman is a clinical social worker in private practice who specializes in anxiety and stress, and sees clients online and in person in his Bellingham, Wash., He also practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and has taught a martial arts training course for kids. If someone says ‘tap’ or taps you, you let go.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change. Self-Care 13.

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At Home. Unproductive. Stuck in Room. Twenties.

Gary Direnfeld

Not spoken about until seriously probed are the bouts of depression and/or anxiety. That may mean threats of violence, destruction of property, self-harm, suicidal behavior. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. Maybe suicidal behavior.

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Learning: Politics Matter

Gary Direnfeld

In the 1990s I developed and lead what grew to be Canadas largest private brain injury rehabilitation centre. This was alongside my developing my private practice which started in 1990. In the 2000s, I concentrated primarily on my private practice with an emphasis on court involved separated parents.