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The Associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Social Services Use among Head Start-Eligible Low-Income Families

Social Work Blog

Social services use is a critical aspect in the field, and the current study seeks to better understand the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and social services use. Do family characteristics have any association with parental social services use?

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

Social Work Haven

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. The answer is yes.

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Child Abuse Prevention Programs: Making A Difference In Our Communities

All For Kids

cwla.org Research shows child abuse has a lasting negative impact on lives, affecting mental and physical health, families, and systems like health services, law enforcement, and social services. In fiscal year 2022, an estimated 1,990 children died from abuse and neglect, a slight increase from the previous year.

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Supervising in 2025: A Practicum and Continuing Ed Collaboration

University of Connecticut

This webinar focuses on trauma-informed supervision through a social justice and anti-racist lens, an approach to supervision that begins with the personal and extends to the professional. Though such diversity is positive in many ways, it can also create challenges for staff.

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Whole Person Care: What It Means, How To Use It, and Why It’s Important

Relias

This has been especially true for psychology, where mental health has traditionally been seen as something wholly separate from physical health. This means that separate organs do not operate in a vacuum, and our psychological health cannot be completely separated from our physiological health.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Curious to know the differences between a Psychologist vs Social Worker? Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. What is the difference between studying psychology and social work?

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How and Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Works

Relias

It affects everyone differently, so that two people who live through the same traumatic event will have different psychological reactions to it. Shockingly, studies reveal that one-third of child protective services workers exhibit symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder.