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Early Screening for Autism Can Help Your Child Thrive: Learn About Your Child’s Development

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Autism West , based in Colorado, provides early intervention and identification services. It was designed to address months-long psychological testing waitlists that are often priced out of reach of many families. Early identification of Autism is crucial for effective skill-building and treatment.

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Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities

All For Kids

Successful child abuse interventions are two-fold: they must reduce risk factors and promote protective factors to ensure the well-being of children and families. Part of this is understanding the socioeconomic and psychological ramifications within the family unit and how these factors can negatively impact those affected by maltreatment.

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Reducing Workplace Violence in Nursing & Healthcare

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This type of violence is repeatedly overlooked and taken in stride as “part of the job,” leading to the perpetuation of an unsafe and toxic work environment. What is Workplace Violence in Healthcare? Domestic Violence. It is not uncommon for violence that occurs outside of the workplace to creep into healthcare settings.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

The Center for Deployment Psychology will be hosting a 90-minute webinar entitled “Treating PTSD and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders Using Prolonged Exposure.” This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. June 21, 2022.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

The assessment process enables you to appreciate your client’s perspective on their situation, identify their priority areas for intervention, and recognize the strengths they bring to the therapeutic process. Informed Consent: Social workers get informed consent from clients before initiating any interventions or services.

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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

I was exposed to a diverse range of subjects, from sociology and psychology to policy analysis and research methods, all of which contributed to a deeper understanding of the intricacies of social issues. One of the defining moments in my life came when I volunteered at a local shelter for survivors of domestic violence.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Maternal mental health is the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of women during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. As we work to improve all aspects of maternal health, we must bring more focus to an area of critical concern — supporting maternal mental health.