NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Under this bill, all this trauma could be inflicted anytime a caseworker concludes that a childs physical, emotional or psychological welfare is at risk. Few things put a childs emotional or psychological welfare more at risk than being the subject of a child abuse investigation. Almost nothing puts it more at risk than foster care.

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 14, 2023

To borrow from my post last year about self-stigma, the American Psychological Association defines it as: “Self-stigma refers to the negative attitudes, including internalized shame, that people with mental illness have about their own condition.” ” American Psychological Association Stigma is a mark of disgrace, of shame.

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Child Welfare Monitor

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In Colt’s case, the intervention may have also come too late to prevent serious psychological damage.

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My Brains Not Broken

APRIL 14, 2022

Essentially, it is a psychological state in which oneself becomes the focus of attention. So, what is self-awareness? Simply put, Self-awareness involves being aware of different aspects of the self including traits, behaviors, and feelings. Very Well Mind.

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All For Kids

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

However, it’s important to acknowledge that it can also present unique challenges and complexities through the psychological effects of adoption. During this time, children may struggle with self-esteem, a sense of belonging, and other psychological effects of being adopted.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? So, whether you’re considering a psychology program or an MSW program, or if you’re intrigued by the prospect of a bachelor’s degree in social work, join us on this enlightening journey as we uncover the depths of clinical social work and psychology.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 3, 2022

PhD student (Social Work & Psychology) Andrea Mora was awarded a scholarship from the Association of Latina/o Social Work Educators. The scholarship supports the advancement of social work education especially among the Latino population.

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Psychology 59

Michigan Social Work

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Lecturer Jewel Woods wrote about the connection between Black History Month and Black men's health in Psychology Today. Strength isnt about suppressing pain; its about having the courage to face it.

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CO4Kids

JANUARY 30, 2025

It was designed to address months-long psychological testing waitlists that are often priced out of reach of many families. How do they interact with us and with their environment,” Himel says. Their testing model seeks to quickly and affordably identify the right diagnosis and treatment strategies.

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Michigan Social Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Lecturer Jewel Woods spoke with Psychology Today on the connection between therapists and their clients and why increasing the representation of men, particularly Black men, in the behavioral health workforce is so important. There are so few male African-American clinicians, but we have tremendous opportunities to do good.”

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Michigan Social Work

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Their project evaluates the virtual delivery of a strength-based psychological treatment to young adults with cancer. “We are excited to receive this grant and conduct a pilot clinical trial at Michigan Medicine's Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program,” said Zhang. “It

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 24, 2023

In psychology, the process of creating and maintaining habits is known as habit formation. From Psychology Today: “Habit formation is the process by which behaviors become automatic. ” Psychology Today Habits don’t happen overnight. ” Psychology Today Habits don’t happen overnight.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

have survived psychological aggression from an intimate partner, according to the CDCs National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey. More than half who die by homicide are killed by men who are or were their intimate partners. Of course, people can be abused without being physically touched.

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Swhelper

MAY 19, 2022

The results of an international mental health survey suggest that traumatic events have affected over 70 percent of the population, and can lead to prolonged physical and psychological […]. View Full Article - How Social Workers Can Practice Trauma-Informed Care.

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Nnatasha Tracy

APRIL 19, 2022

I hate overly-simplified pop psychology. I hate bad self-help advice. I (by and large) hate self-help gurus. The idea that you can manifest anything you want or attract anything you want into your life is b t. Life is more complicated, more difficult, and not to mention far less fair, than that.

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All For Kids

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Part of this is understanding the socioeconomic and psychological ramifications within the family unit and how these factors can negatively impact those affected by maltreatment. Although these forms of dysfunction dont excuse abusive behaviors, theyre important factors in understanding the psychology behind this national crisis.

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Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 24, 2022

Keagen Hadley , a doctor of occupational therapy specializing in psychological treatments such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). This experience made him acutely aware of the struggles associated psychologically post-ACL injury and how to overcome them with positive results. What kinds of people do you work with?

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My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In regard to different generations of teens, according to the American Psychological Association’s “Stress in America 2020,” the potential consequences of the persistent stress and trauma created by the pandemic are particularly serious for the Gen Z teens (ages 13-17) and Gen Z adults (ages 18-23) more so than any other generation.

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 17, 2023

Sometimes it’s a mental health or psychological term. I understand psychological terms better when they explain something I’ve been going through. When it comes to my mental health, one thing I can always count on is that it won’t be too long before I learn something new.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Mental health reflects “our emotional, psychological, & social well-being.”. Wh at is Mental Health? Mental health can affect, how we think, feel, & act. For example, if we are having a day where our mental health is bad, it can have an impact on our self talk, how we interact with others, handle problems, & make decisions.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Golan (mother), had suffered extreme physical, sexual and psychological abuse by Mr. Saada (husband and father), and should be returned to their country of residence. Our brief highlighted clinical research that shows children exposed to domestic violence face a significant risk of suffering physical, psychological and developmental issues.

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Swhelper

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Below are some of the challenges older adults face that may compromise their psychological well-being. Some of these changes are minor and occur gradually, while others are significant and abrupt. Challenges That Impact Seniors’ Emotional and Mental Health Isolation and […].

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Community Care

MARCH 24, 2025

Separately, professional body the British Psychological Society (BPS) accredits practitioners with specified academic qualifications as “chartered psychologists”, a title which is also legally restricted.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

MAY 25, 2023

Webinar speakers: Anastasia Oceretnii, PhD: Associate Professor, Moldova State University, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Sociology and Social Work Leia Saltzman, PhD, LMSW: Assistant Professor, Tulane University School of Social Work Maria Virlan, PhD: Associate Professor, ‘Ion Creanga’ State Pedagogical University, Faculty of Psychology (..)

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Nnatasha Tracy

MAY 28, 2024

This is a personal inclination of mine, psychologically, I suspect, but it's also impacted by depression. I have a bad habit of thinking everything is my fault. It's remarkable, actually. No matter what happens and no matter what other people do, it always feels like I made it happen.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The researchers, UF psychology professor Matt Baldwin, […]. While it’s well documented that gratitude toward others can improve wellbeing, two University of Florida scientists find that gratitude toward your past self also has benefits. Does thanking yourself seem a bit…selfish?

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Relias

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Psychological safety Psychological safety is when staff members feel comfortable being their true selves at work and collaborating with colleagues without fear of reprisal or ridicule. To learn more about how to improve DEI at your organization, read our post, “Promoting DEI in Healthcare.”

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Bipolar Bandit

JANUARY 13, 2022

Self-care practices must include multiple physical, psychological, and emotional components. The goal would be for professionals and helpers to implement relaxation into their daily lives to achieve some inner peace amongst the demands of therapy, helping, and caregiving. Self-care is essential. Author: Thomas R.

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Swhelper

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Psychoeducation is a type of psychological treatment that focuses on giving information about mental illnesses and the treatments they provide. David Jackson. Psychoeducation therapy seeks to assist individuals to understand their ailments and discover how to effectively manage them.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

1] NASW asserts that discrimination and prejudice directed against any individuals on the basis of gender identity or gender expression, whether actual or perceived, are damaging to the social, emotional, psychological, physical and economic well-being of the affected individuals, as well as society as a whole. 2018-2020). [2] 2018-2020). [3]

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CO4Kids

MARCH 3, 2025

According to the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, Colorado defines brain injury as: Damage to the brain from an internal or external source, including, but not limited to, a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), that occurs post-birth and is noncongenital, nondegenerative, and nonhereditary, resulting in partial or total functional impairment in one or more (..)

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

AUGUST 25, 2021

But because of our obsession with ignoring the confusion of poverty with neglect and our insistence that if you’re poor you must be mentally ill, family policing agencies insist on putting parents through “psychological evaluations” – which typically are at best meaningless and often far worse.

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 7, 2023

There are also psychological benefits, such as reducing stress and improving cognitive performance. Beyond being a hobby or a profession, music shows up in the mental health space. Music therapy gives people a chance to write, play or listen to music as a way of understanding themselves.

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Mental Health Psychology Depression 130

My Brains Not Broken

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

According to Psychology Today , compartmentalization is “…a defense mechanism in which people mentally separate conflicting thoughts, emotions, or experiences to avoid the discomfort of contradiction.” Today, I’ll be talking about compartmentalization. What is Compartmentalization?

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University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Personal histories, identities, characteristics, and psychological experiences of supervisors, as well as structural and environmental conditions of the organization, are aspects of supervision.

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Relias

DECEMBER 4, 2023

DiClemente, this model has become a cornerstone in health psychology and is widely used in healthcare and wellness programs. This is not a “checklist” of how to encourage change within your clients or yourself, but rather a way of thinking about the psychology of changing habits. Developed by James O. Prochaska and Carlo C.

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My Brains Not Broken

APRIL 7, 2022

A Psychology Today article from 2019 also noted that “…additionally, the need to appear perfect has become a prominent Western cultural value, due to the pervasive nature of social media.” ” Alternatively, many argue that there are positive and negative sides of perfectionism.

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