Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Do my skills align with the amount of knowledge I gained in school? There are clinical, military, hospital, school social work, and other options. This simply means that an individual can marry various systems, schools of thoughts, and theories, and apply them to real-life scenarios. Will I be able to cut it?

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Relias

JUNE 22, 2023

As some therapists are reluctant to use CBT because it can be seen as manualized (following predetermined guidelines) and boring, we’ll guide you through what you need to know to get buy-in from your staff, including: what CBT is, why it’s so important when working with younger clients, and how to begin using at your organization.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Part 6: My Daughter’s Struggles in School. Part 3: My Daughter’s Diagnosis and my Reaction. HOW I DEAL WITH HER MANIC EPISODES. Part 5: The next Manic Episode and some things I learned. Writings from the Mother of Bipolar Disorder Part 7: Giving Back. Part 8: A Mental Health Advocate Lives On.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 24, 2023

As a Systems Therapist, I welcome all attendees to the session, (in person or in absentia). By naming all associated parties, it becomes quite clear why Emily complains about sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and somatization. My job, as her therapist, is to provide crowd control.

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Relias

DECEMBER 19, 2022

will have shortages of : 78,050 school counselors. 10,470 marriage and family therapists. Marriage and family therapists: 14%. Similarly, a larger percentage of people endorsed the benefits of treatment for people with major depression in 2006 (91%) than in 1996 (78%). 57,490 psychologists. 48,540 social workers.

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Brightpoint

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In-school mental health services help students process trauma so they can focus on learning. By Mike Shaver, President & CEO, Brightpoint It’s back-to-school season in Chicago, and students are carrying many unseen burdens with them to class. This is double the rate of PTSD among service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

Child Welfare Social Worker vs. Social Services Specialist III) Organization Type: (Government, Non-profit, For-profit, Outside social services) Setting: (School, Clinic, Hospital, etc.) One experience that stands out was working with a 12-year-old patient, Sarah, who was struggling with depression during her long treatment.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percent of Americans who attributed major depression to neurobiological causes increased by 13% between 1996 and 2006. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S.

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Gateway Foundation

JULY 25, 2023

Lying to conceal the extent of gambling involvement: The individual often lies to family members, friends or therapists to hide the scope of their gambling activities. Bipolar disorder: Bipolar disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. They may minimize the amount of time spent gambling or the money lost.

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Gateway Foundation

JUNE 29, 2022

The following symptoms characterize ADHD: Inattention: Inattentiveness can make it difficult for those with ADHD to focus on school, work or other essential life obligations. They may make mistakes at school or work, forget necessary appointments and be unable to follow through on tasks requiring sustained mental effort.

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KVC

MAY 24, 2022

How This Teacher Helped a Student Overcome Massive Challenges to Graduate High School. Hope’s Story: Teen with Depression Who Attempted Suicide Gets Life-Saving Help at KVC Hospitals. Over a 16-year therapist career, I have seen many lives transformed – Rachel Criss, KVC West Virginia. They’ve Become My Family.’

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 29, 2022

I have been through a series of around thirty medications, plenty of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists’ doctors, drug infusions, and even electric shock. But I do believe there is a sliver of hope, and for people that suffer from severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, etc…sometimes that is all we need.

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Clinical Philosophy

MAY 1, 2021

What distinguishes the master therapist? I've long suspected that an important aspect of such a therapist is her moral seriousness. The therapist is after all a professional, is someone who does her job because she enjoys exercising her skills. It's precisely here that the therapist's moral seriousness is most required.

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Beautiful Voyager

JULY 21, 2024

I’ve explored many schools of thought and approaches to anxiety treatment. I want to know why the therapists I saw didn’t know. Take a look at how my answers to the following questions have changed over the years: Why didn’t I know that I was suffering from anxiety? 2015: I don’t care why I didn’t know.

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 7, 2024

Their severe depressions and highest of manic episodes can ruin relationships. However, I am going to say there is one old school antipsychotic I can take that will bring me down. Another thing that is important is to have an open conversation with your therapist and psychiatrist.

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 7, 2024

Their severe depressions and highest of manic episodes can ruin relationships. However, I am going to say there is one old school antipsychotic I can take that will bring me down. Another thing that is important is to have an open conversation with your therapist and psychiatrist.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 17, 2023

READ NEXT HOW TO START A MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY JOURNAL HOW TO BECOME YOUR OWN THERAPIST Pin it for later! The model uses an ecological perspective to identify multiple levels of influence in client’s lives, including but not limited to: family, peers, school/work, community, and policy.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Psychology may be used to explore issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, while social work can help individuals access resources and services to address more practical problems, such as housing or financial assistance. Ecological systems, strengths-based, etc. How do I choose between psychology and social work?

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 28, 2024

My husband, a full-time high school math teacher, as well as an amateur but accomplished musician, had just come back from a practice session and found me sitting up in bed. Yes, one for depression and one for anxiety. One sibling with bipolar disorder and a parent with psychotic depression, neither one chronic. he asked me.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. Social workers also play important roles in schools, hospitals, and other public settings. What other roles can social workers do?

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Yes, not doing anything all day might sound good, but if procrastinating and laying in bed lasts more than a week, you start developing something very similar to depression and if time goes on and you still haven’t found a job, you might need to see a therapist because your mental health is going downhill.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The emotional symptoms include: Lack of confidence, self-doubt, isolation, loss of motivation, negative outlook on life, depression, anxiety, decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment. Signs you’re going through the “habitual burnout phase” are: You’re sad, anxious and depressed all the time.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

Where their needs are complex, I consider specialist input, such as a Speech and Language Therapist or an Occupational Therapist. Referral to Wheelchair services Referral to Occupational Therapist for bedside rails, specialist chair or a pressure relieving mattress. Does the person have a mental health diagnosis?

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

This can include providing advice, support and guidance to people in the community who are struggling with mental health issues, such as depression or anxiety. How do social workers treat depression? No, they cannot treat depression. Social workers can provide support and assessment for people with depression.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

Social workers can work in different settings, such as schools, hospitals, non-profit organisations, government agencies, and private practice. Examples of case managers include physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, counselors and other health professionals. What are the 6 core tasks of case management?

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Additionally, with the right qualifications and experience, you could fulfill roles as a family therapist and mediator. The model uses an ecological perspective to identify multiple levels of influence in client’s lives, including but not limited to: family, peers, school/work, community, and policy.

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Gateway Foundation

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As substances or alcohol become a primary focus of your loved one’s life, they may prioritize substances over relationships, work, school, and even life itself. Cocaine increases dopamine in parts of the brain , and many people experience depression as symptoms diminish.

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Clinical Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

He suffered from periodic severe anxious depressions. On confessing to his wife Molly that he’d had an affair, he experiences considerable relief from his depressions. The therapist holds the attitude: “you can face this; facing this is the way to reduce suffering; greater ego capacity makes for greater dignity”.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Now, the donkey is a co-therapist at the Barking C.A.A.T Animal interactions are promoted to be effective in managing autism, depression, post-traumatic stress and loneliness. Even chickens work as co-therapists at the Center for Animal-Assisted Therapy. Ranch in Arvada, Colo. That would be C.A.A.T.

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Beyond Advocacy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The depressing news hit me like a ton of bricks this morning when I learned the election results. Carl Rogers suggested we can be our own therapist at times. I spent the morning communicating with family, friends, colleagues, and students, devastated by the thought of Donald Trump returning to the White House in January. I felt sick.

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