Social Work Blog

MAY 24, 2023

As a Systems Therapist, I welcome all attendees to the session, (in person or in absentia). My job, as her therapist, is to provide crowd control. Lorrie has practiced in a variety of settings including private practice, non-profit, inpatient psychiatric, military behavioral health, schools, corporations, and human service agencies.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 2, 2022

PTSD Is Only for Military Veterans or First Responders. Moving away from the idea that PTSD only affects military veterans or first responders is one of the best ways to destigmatize the condition and ensure people can reach out when they need help. Engaging in combat or seeing a person get injured or pass away can develop PTSD.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

There are clinical, military, hospital, school social work, and other options. The heart and soul of a methadone clinic is crisis management – and this can come as a shock to a bright-eyed social worker looking to be a therapist. Do my skills align with the amount of knowledge I gained in school?

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 25, 2023

I suggested we talk a bit about the issue that prompted his search for a therapist and maybe we could explore if I might be helpful. He had never been in therapy and wanted to establish trust by vetting therapists who had credentials and used language with which he was familiar. Then, we talked. Makes sense with one caveat.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

So, how does a therapist lower defenses and promote open dialogue? Lorrie has practiced in a variety of settings including private practice, non-profit, inpatient psychiatric, military behavioral health, schools, corporations, and human service agencies. It’s not their fault and no blame is attached to the hypothesis.

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Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 26, 2022

While some people think of PTSD as a disorder that affects only military veterans, PTSD can affect anyone after witnessing or living through a traumatic event, such as abuse, a natural disaster, or being diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. Lean on a therapist, trusted friend, or family member to cultivate your support system.

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