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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

As a DBT therapist, I specialize in treating these folks, who come to me desperate for help with changing their suicidal behaviors and dysregulated emotions. They might feel intense sadness, fear, shame, or anger and engage in disruptive behaviors like self harm or isolation. Find her online at [link]

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Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Borderline Personality Disorder

Social Work Blog

As a DBT therapist, I specialize in treating these folks, who come to me desperate for help with changing their suicidal behaviors and dysregulated emotions. They might feel intense sadness, fear, shame, or anger and engage in disruptive behaviors like self harm or isolation. Find her online at [link]

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. Empathy and Active Listening 7.

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Reliving Rage

American Board of Clinical Social Work

It is a primitive, self-protective survival mechanism–an instantaneous reaction to counteract helplessness. Anger is an expression of self, but not primitive self-protection. It is a demonstration of self-protection–almost never a wish to harm the partner. Rage is the amygdala-driven fight response to threat.

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Child Abuse: Understanding, Prevention & Support

All For Kids

Child Abuse Definition Child abuse refers to any act or omission by a caregiver that results in harm or potential harm to a childs physical, emotional, or psychological well-being. Physical abuse involves the intentional use of force that causes physical harm or injury to a child. What is Considered Physical Abuse?

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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis

Relias

Fear of causing patient harm Nearly all healthcare professionals, regardless of rank, fear making a medical error. Relias Vitals+Vision Podcast Listen as we chat with Rola Aamar, PhD, an experienced marriage and family therapist and Partner for Behavioral Health Solutions at Relias.

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

Where their needs are complex, I consider specialist input, such as a Speech and Language Therapist or an Occupational Therapist. I also use observation skills to discover whether there is any evidence of self-neglect or soiled clothing. Are there any adaptations in place to support them when accessing the toilet?