Human Services Psychology Self-harm 
Social Work Blog
APRIL 24, 2023
By Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA Dr. Kathleen Cox and Dr. Sue Steiner bring the concept of ‘self-care’ out of the shadows and demystifies its significance in the lives of social work practitioners and leaders. Throughout the Self-Care in Social Work, Cox and Steiner draw upon their extensive clinical and academic experience as social work faculty.
Social Work Blog
JANUARY 19, 2023
It is one thing to share your own experience living with mental illness, but to suggest that mental illness is not real or should be dealt with without the guidance of a trained professional can be harmful. A good place to start is the US Department of Health and Human Services administration, which operates a suicide and crisis Lifeline.
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Relias
JANUARY 27, 2023
Trauma, in fact, is a major public health issue and its effects go far past the initial physical or psychological impact. When a child suffers trauma or seriously adverse experiences, it can cause psychological damage that, if left untreated, will worsen over time. Such invalidation is harmful to the traumatized individual.
Relias
AUGUST 12, 2024
A traumatic event can affect a person’s sense of safety, self, and ability to regulate emotions. By understanding trauma’s impact, identifying its signs, tailoring responses, and avoiding further harm, caregivers can foster healing and empowerment in a compassionate, informed manner.
Relias
OCTOBER 9, 2023
These strategies can help you create a workplace where staff feel safer — both physically and psychologically. Share how you are managing uncertainty to encourage employees to talk about their own self-care and mental health. Support : Support and mutual self-help can create a sense of safety and hope for staff.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
JANUARY 6, 2022
Most of all she is wrong to ignore the enormous harm of needless removal. ? The errors go in all directions, and all of these errors harm children. ? Wrongful removal inflicts profound psychological trauma. Another criterion: “The degree of harm alleged to the child.” She is dangerously wrong.
Relias
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Self-stigma: This is defined as the internalization of negative stereotypes. Often there is worry that talking about mental health and suicide will cause more harm than help. When individuals experiencing suicidal ideation cannot discuss the pain they are in, they begin to self-stigmatize and are at much greater risk of dying.
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