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

CO4Kids

According to Autism West Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Alex Himel , “A lot of the testing to diagnose Autism is actually fun. The kids really like it because it looks like playing, and it’s helpful for the parents too to have some answers.”

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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a proud partner of White Ribbon VA , a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs. NASW will take part in White Ribbon Day in Congress on December 1, at 10:30 a.m.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. This resource from the American Psychiatric Association provides expert responses to common questions pertaining to PTSD. . Dynamics of Abuse . Expert Q&A: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) .

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

My previous and future work involves working with some of the most vulnerable members of our society -- that work being with LGBTQIA+ youth, and victims and survivors of domestic violence. Like Frank Carollo, I hope to give back to the UConn community in similar ways in the future.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Domestic violence. Psychiatric Advance Directives. Domestic violence and safety planning. Creating a domestic violence safety plan. Some options to consider for a domestic violence safety plan include: Identify ways clients can stay safe during an incident. Substance use disorder.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Domestic violence. Psychiatric Advance Directives. Domestic violence and safety planning. Creating a domestic violence safety plan. Some options to consider for a domestic violence safety plan include: Identify ways clients can stay safe during an incident. Substance use disorder.

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2024 BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients

University of Connecticut

Working on an adult inpatient psychiatric unit has given me ample opportunities to learn about clinical systems, trauma-focused care, and how systems of oppression affect individuals on a daily basis. It gives me greater insight into struggles with domestic violence, homelessness and substance use.

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