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Trauma-informed Care Creates a Path Forward

Shelter, Inc

This is especially true for children who have faced extreme circumstances such as abuse, neglect, or loss, often as part of child welfare systems. Sylvie Colon, a Clinical Therapist at Shelter, works with young people who have faced extremely difficult situations. “I Feeling safe is the foundation of trauma recovery.

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A child welfare case leads to a stunning dissent from Michigan’s Chief Justice

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

More than just a dissent in an individual case, this opinion is a call to transform “child welfare” in Michigan – and everywhere else. is a brilliant dissection of the failings of both law and practice in “child welfare” in Michigan and pretty much everywhere else in America. Raising a child is difficult, even when there is no crisis.

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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. Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems.

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11 Great Benefits of Being a Social Worker: Making a Positive Impact

Social Work Haven

From child welfare and mental health to community development and healthcare, social workers can choose to specialise in areas that align with their passions and interests. Case Manager–This role involves assessing, planning and implementing interventions to help meet the needs of clients. Is social work stressful?

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

It is used to gather information to understand an individual’s presenting problems, and to assess the effectiveness of any interventions or programs. However, in this guide, focus will only be on considerations when completing a needs assessment for an adult under section 9 of the Act and the interventions you may want to think about.

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CBT for Kids: How You Can Improve the Mental Health of Younger Clients

Relias

As some therapists are reluctant to use CBT because it can be seen as manualized (following predetermined guidelines) and boring, we’ll guide you through what you need to know to get buy-in from your staff, including: what CBT is, why it’s so important when working with younger clients, and how to begin using at your organization.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

By definition, a social worker’s role includes safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and the promoting the welfare of young people. Monitor interventions Social workers monitor interventions that have been put in place to ensure they are helping the person and their family. Who can prescribe medicine?