Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Andrea Salinas (D-OR) and Marc Molinaro (R-NY) on September 12 introduced legislation to help grow the nation’s mental health and behavioral workforce to address a mental health and substance use disorder crisis. Andrea Salinas (D-OR) “NASW applauds Reps.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Recovery is a lifelong process that offers hope for people overcoming substance use disorder. Individuals can overcome challenges in recovery when they remember important things, like their progress, goals, and healthy habits. These 10 factors are the most important things to remember in recovery: 1. How Far You Have Come.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

OCTOBER 9, 2022

We remember those whose lives, families, homes and health have been and continue to be destroyed by wars. We reflect upon the practical role social workers and the social work profession can play in the context of armed conflict and in the area of mental health recovery during post-war contexts.

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Shelter, Inc

DECEMBER 5, 2024

For many young people, the emotional scars of trauma can last a lifetime, affecting their mental health, relationships, and overall quality of life. However, trauma-informed mental health therapy can offer children a lifeline. Feeling safe is the foundation of trauma recovery.

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Swhelper

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Beginning February 8th and ending today, Vancouver Canada is the host country for Invictus Games 2025, and it is no surprise these games have been another extraordinary display of bravery and recovery of the wounded veterans participating in this year’s games.

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Community Care

MAY 10, 2022

Proposals to overhaul the Mental Health Act 1983 will be considered by Parliament over the next year, the government announced today in the Queen’s Speech. They would have to have a co-occurring mental health condition. Mental health services are under severe strain from huge demand and limited resources.”

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

On September 19, 2024, Gateway Foundation proudly hosted its Annual Connecting for Recovery Luncheon at City Hall Events in Chicago. At this year’s luncheon, we honored exceptional individuals who contributed significantly to the Recovery community.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Where mental health is concerned, it’s vital; we label and frame our diagnosis around the language of recovery. It’s unhelpful to my mental health and well-being to describe myself as a depressed person…but someone who has had challenges facing depression and anxiety. Is that grandiose or grain of truth?

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery Month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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Bipolar Bandit

JANUARY 20, 2022

Whether you’ve had a PTSD or C-PTSD diagnosis in the past and it’s being exacerbated by the pandemic, or you’re just starting to take a closer look at your mental health symptoms, we can all benefit from more support and greater trauma awareness. There is no single “best” treatment for PTSD treatment.

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Relias

JULY 13, 2023

Older adults in healthcare settings and long-term care facilities are more likely to have a behavioral health disorder than those who live in the community, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Also, keep in mind the circular relationship between pain, illness, and mental health issues.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Here’s how to help a family member with addiction: Educate yourself: It’s crucial that you take the time to learn more about addiction and what recovery can look like.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Role of Family In Addiction Recovery Family members can play a significant role in their loved one’s addiction recovery. Here’s how to help a family member with addiction: Educate yourself: It’s crucial that you take the time to learn more about addiction and what recovery can look like.

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Beautiful Voyager

JUNE 8, 2023

Okay, to all the people out there who are doing whatever they're doing and they're doing great and you're feeling good with your mental health and you know respect thumbs up keep doing what you do and if it's working with you, okay. But it should really say a lot more about me than it says about the mental health profession.

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Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 30, 2021

I started doing an inventory: I launched my own mental health consulting business, completed a few training sessions, quickly boosted my professional network, got involved in various projects and the list goes on. That’s where the new skills I have developed during my recovery came handy. What has changed? But was that enough?

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Bipolar Bandit

JANUARY 23, 2024

She has spoken at CIT International, American Psychiatric Association, APNA, and The Missouri Behavioral Health Council. With proper recovery support (structure, purpose, love/community and treatment – what Randye calls the “4 Pillars”) enjoyed a period of recovery which included full-time work and two years of college.

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Swhelper

MAY 1, 2018

The first year of recovery is difficult to manage. Triggers lie everywhere and applying the skills you learned in rehab is easier said than done. When a recovering addict first begins life after their addiction, they may discover a void left from their past life.

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Community Care

MARCH 10, 2025

‘Emotional toll of uncertainty is immense’ Trauma recovery work is all about facilitating safety, security and stability, “said Louise Michelle Bombr, Founding Director of TouchBase. “We are being prevented from providing this with breaks in therapy now expected. .

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Identify future areas of work/growth, boundaries as practitioners as the continued need for mental health treatment remains an essential service during the COVID 19 pandemic in the U.S.

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Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 14, 2025

2017: Seems like, in the field of mental health, you need to know whats wrong with you for people to be able to help you. I believe I can improve my physical and mental health by regulating my nervous system. 2015: I dont care why I didnt know. I want to know why the therapists I saw didnt know. My pain is diminishing.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

How social workers support resilience, adaptation, and recovery in affected communities. The impact of climate-related disasters (e.g., floods, wildfires, droughts) on marginalized and vulnerable populations. How social workers influence policies to address climate justice and environmental sustainability.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It is forward-looking with a focus on social resilience, social inclusion and recovery. The book also would be of interest to mental health and community professionals in various practice contexts across the globe. Grab your copy by clicking here.

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Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

Recovery in these critical settings isnt just about rebuilding structures; its about restoring essential services, supporting staff and patients, and learning from the event to build greater resilience. Communicate clearly and often Communication is critical during disaster recovery. Resource: The U.S.

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Bipolar Bandit

JANUARY 17, 2024

One thing that is REALLY important is that if you and your mental health professional decide you need to go off a causation drug, you taper off VERY slowly. Remember, everyone is different and I highly recommend talking to your doctor before changing your medications in any way. Many doctors lack the knowledge of how to deal with TD.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Despite challenging conditions, search and recovery operations persist, reflecting the resilience and dedication of first responders. As investigations continue and the city remains in a state of emergency, it is crucial to prioritize support for impacted communities and ensure comprehensive recovery efforts.

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Swhelper

JUNE 6, 2023

The Multidimensional Inventory of Recovery Capital (MIRC), a project resulting from a roughly $408,000 grant in 2020 from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, […] View Full Article - UB Social Work Researcher Introduces a New Tool for Treating Alcohol and Drug Addiction

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Nnatasha Tracy

MARCH 27, 2025

When Survivor featured a powerful autism meltdown and recovery on national TV, it showed the world what true neurodivergent strength looks like. Here's why Eva Ericksons moment matters so deeply.

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Community Care

JUNE 14, 2022

The NHS remains “heavily reliant” on inappropriate out-of-area mental health hospital placements despite a government target to eliminate them by March 2021, psychiatrist leaders have warned. Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech. ‘Inhumane and costly’ scandal.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 26, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic alcohol use along with mental health challenges have been exacerbated by pre-existing and new stressors. Social workers provide counseling services and mental health treatment to individuals who may also have an alcohol use disorder and help them address barriers to treatment. Smart Recovery.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 28, 2017

Acronyms provide a useful way for clients to remember tools for recovery. Clinicians can use these in group by introducing the acronym, explaining the importance of the concept for recovery and helping clients define how they can use each element of the acronym in their recovery.

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KVC

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

But it is also a choice that can, and should, be life-changing in improving a child’s emotional and mental health. The events leading up to a hospital stay and the results of what happens during that stay are not the end of a child’s mental health needs. It is not to “cure” an underlying mental health need.

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Community Care

JANUARY 8, 2025

The bill would give the secretary of state the power to require providers made subject to the regime to submit a recovery and resolution plan, setting out risks to their financial sustainability and actions they propose to take in response to these. For example, the new multi-agency child protection teams will not be implemented until 2027.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 10, 2024

The recovery journey looks different for everyone. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery.

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Gateway Foundation

JANUARY 10, 2024

The recovery journey looks different for everyone. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery. Discover the typical lengths of stays for each level of addiction care and other services that can support your long-term recovery.

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Community Care

JANUARY 31, 2025

It said ICBs and councils should jointly draw up a plan for a neighbourhood health and care model including the six core components, which NHS England said were based on existing good practice.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

JUNE 11, 2017

This course is available on-demand here: [link] or as part of our Recovery Residence Administrator Training Program [link] Objectives What is Risk ~ The combination of the probability of an event and it’s consequences Benefits of Risk Management ~ Provides a framework for consistent, quality services ~ Improves decision making, planning and (..)

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

JUNE 17, 2017

Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director: AllCEUs Counselor Education Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery This course is available on-demand here: [link] or as part of our Recovery Residence Administrator Training Program [link] Objectives ~ Rationale and Process for Disaster Planning ~ Preparing for Disaster ~ (..)

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