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The Only Guide You Need to Become Your Own Therapist

Social Work Haven

As a result, I will be discussing some ideas on how to be your own therapist. By all means be your own therapist until you can’t be any more and need someone else. However, therapists have highlighted that focusing on a particular area over a period of time is the right approach. This is also a personal preference.

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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices

Social Work Blog

I’m a mere therapist, but if I could share one piece of life advice with anyone, it would be this: Take an improv class. And, improv teachers and therapists cultivate an environment of support, empathy, validation, and a space to improve skills. Both disciplines aim for presence of mind and spirit.

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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. When they behave this way, their therapists and loved ones might feel manipulated, but feelings aren’t facts. Find her online at [link]

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The Delicate Balancing of the Couples Therapist

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Most forms of psychotherapy require that the therapist perform a “delicate balancing act” between competing forces. In Neurodynamic Couples Therapy, there are primarily three areas in which the delicate balancing of the couples therapist is required for therapeutic success.

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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. When they behave this way, their therapists and loved ones might feel manipulated, but feelings aren’t facts. Find her online at [link]

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Supporting Loved Ones with Substance Use or Mental Health Disorders During the Holidays

Gateway Foundation

If you have a loved one who is facing these struggles, its important to offer support with empathy, understanding, and care. Sometimes, a gentle reminder to reach out to a therapist or counselor can make all the difference. Let them know you are available to listen without judgment.

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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.