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Guest Post: PTSD vs C-PTSD by APN Lodge

Bipolar Bandit

It can result from experiencing abuse or neglect, ongoing domestic violence, repeated witnessing of violence or abuse, torture, or kidnapping. Rather, a combination of interventions can help you to address your trauma and work toward healing and recovery. There is no single “best” treatment for PTSD treatment.

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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 publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration provides valuable tools to help people during these challenging times. Dynamics of Abuse . Mighty Oaks Foundation .

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Domestic violence. The purpose of substance use safety planning is to support the client in recovery, help them maintain sobriety, and work to prevent relapses. If your organization works with individuals dealing with SUDs, helping these clients create a safety plan can provide a huge boon to their recovery efforts.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Domestic violence. The purpose of substance use safety planning is to support the client in recovery, help them maintain sobriety, and work to prevent relapses. If your organization works with individuals dealing with SUDs, helping these clients create a safety plan can provide a huge boon to their recovery efforts.

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“Maybe we're just too damn intrusive": Tracing the take-the-child-and-run mentality that has endangered Massachusetts children for more than a century

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Separating newborns in withdrawal can slow the infants’ recovery, studies show, and undermine an already fragile parenting relationship. During the trial, one expert after another said the same thing: Witnessing domestic violence can be emotionally harmful for a child. It still happens, of course, but it happens less.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Identifying Risk and Protective Factors : Risk Factors : Social workers identify potential risk factors that may impact the individual’s well-being, such as substance abuse, domestic violence, or exposure to trauma. As a social worker, one of your most important roles is to be an advocate for those in need.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work Quotes.