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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Research shows that about 20 percent of all patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals meet criteria for BPD, as well as 10 percent of people seeking outpatient mental health treatment. When they behave this way, their therapists and loved ones might feel manipulated, but feelings aren’t facts.

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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Research shows that about 20 percent of all patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals meet criteria for BPD, as well as 10 percent of people seeking outpatient mental health treatment. When they behave this way, their therapists and loved ones might feel manipulated, but feelings aren’t facts.

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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows. I was going to do this work as a visiting artist,” Scherlong explained, “and all my friends at the time were therapists and suggested that I get a social work degree. The writing and sharing of poetry offer hope during troubled times.”

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The Rise of Corporate Social Work

Social Work Blog

She stepped into the corporate sector in 2008, taking on a role as a career development program manager for a major technology company, after serving as a hospital-based individual and group therapist. Other social workers often ask her about her work and wonder if social workers are needed in the corporate sector.

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Patient, Nurse, and Solution Provider: Cheri DiStefano Pays It Forward

Relias

One day, she was working her scheduled clinical rotation shift at the hospital when she began having intense contractions. After an examination, she learned that she would need to be transferred to another hospital where she would stay until the baby arrived. The DiStefanos were terrified about what was to come.

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows. I was going to do this work as a visiting artist,” Scherlong explained, “and all my friends at the time were therapists and suggested that I get a social work degree. The writing and sharing of poetry offer hope during troubled times.”

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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. Empathy and Active Listening: Empathetic Attitude: Social workers approach their clients with genuine empathy, recognising the emotions and experiences that clients may be going through.