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The School of Social Work Welcomes Connie Sung

Michigan Social Work

Professor Connie Sungs research focuses on community-based interventions in improving individuals with disabilities in career development and psychosocial adjustment. She has authored over 90 publications and secured over $20 million in research funding.

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Guest Post: Helping and Compassion Fatigue by Thomas R. Metzinger, LCSW, CCHt (USMC Veteran)

Bipolar Bandit

When handling trauma, therapists, counselors, health professionals, caregivers, and others that are helping, seek to understand the person, get a pulse on the crisis, engage in triaging the most devastating issues, and offer interventions that help to restore, or create in some cases, stability.

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The Statement On the Earthquake in Turkiye and Syria

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

The grief they endure as they realise that the world that they have known has gone forever is deep and may require long-term psychosocial support. Submitted by Lena Dominelli, Chair of the Disaster Interventions, Climate Change and Sustainability Committee International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW) 9 Feb 2023

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Researcher Leads Study on Long COVID’s Effects on Mental Health and More

University of Connecticut

We are aiming to focus especially on the needs and experiences of Black/African American, and Latine individuals experiencing long Covid symptoms given that the psychosocial impact of long Covid on these populations has so far been understudied,” says Carolan. “We

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Call for Submissions: 101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Throughout the day, I conduct psychosocial assessments with new patients and their families, providing emotional support and helping them understand the treatment process. The clinical skills I learned, such as assessment techniques and therapeutic interventions, are crucial in supporting patients and families through their cancer journey.

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Unprecedented Experiment: Pandemic Initiatives Provide Roadmap to Ending U.S. Child Poverty

Social Work Blog

The current child poverty and related figures are undoubtedly alarming, but the stark contrast between the data from 2021 and 2022 provides hard evidence for social workers and others who work to end child poverty about what is possible and what interventions actually work—from financial to psychosocial supports.

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Case Management of Psychosocial Aspects of Disability and Chronic Illness

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review case management interventions to address PACER ~ Physical Health ~ Affect ~ Cognitions ~ Environment and Economic Well-being ~ Relationships and Recreation CEUs are available at AllCEUs.com Review case management interventions to address PACER ~ Physical Health ~ Affect ~ Cognitions ~ Environment and Economic Well-being ~ Relationships and Recreation (..)