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Play It Again, Seratonin

A Splintered Mind

I might get myself in a bit of trouble with my daughters with this post, but I recently sat in on the Brownie’s session with her therapist (she’s learning disabled). What I, and the therapist, pointed out to the Brownie was that letting myself feel sad helped me deal with those emotions. There are other studies.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

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You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – Surprising Difference?

Social Work Haven

They work with various populations, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, individuals with disabilities, those experiencing mental health issues, and those facing social and economic hardships. Social workers can only offer psychological counseling and emotional support. What are the 6 core tasks of case management?

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Simple Tips: Anger Management for Autistic Children

Social Work Haven

Social work aims to enhance the mental and emotional health of individuals and families by offering psychological services. The social model of disability says that disability is caused by the way society is organised. The medical model of disability says people are disabled by their impairments or differences.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Patients

Gateway Foundation

Ask if your care plan will include one or more of the following professionals: Psychiatrists Physicians Nurses Counselors Therapists Does Funding Cover Patient Costs for Treatment? For example, Gateway Foundation’s Kedzie Recovery Home received funding in 2022 to increase its accessibility to individuals with physical disabilities.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

Gateway Foundation

Ask if your care plan will include one or more of the following professionals: Psychiatrists Physicians Nurses Counselors Therapists Does Funding Cover Patient Costs for Treatment? For example, Gateway Foundation’s Kedzie Recovery Home received funding in 2022 to increase its accessibility to individuals with physical disabilities.

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How to Write a Capacity Assessment | Best Tips or a Pain in the Neck

Social Work Haven

The Assessor (anyone) can carry out a capacity assessment for example, a friend, family members, a care worker, an occupational therapist, a nurse, a doctor or a social worker What are the key elements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 The key element is the fact that the MCA is a decision support tool. Who can assess capacity?