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

Relias

As such, practitioners in these environments need to know the signs of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other mental health conditions that may arise. How to coordinate care For effective whole person care, organizations need to coordinate medical, behavioral health, and any necessary social services.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

Mykah Knight, Individuals, Groups, and Families concentration I am currently following the two-year IGF track and plan to become a licensed clinical therapist that works with individuals, groups, and families who struggle with environmental stress, social justice issues, and chronic PTSD and/or other behavioral health disturbances.

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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. They may have recently been deployed from the military and struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Social Work on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Look Back, A Look Ahead (Part Two)

Social Work Blog

of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) reported by social workers was five times higher than the national estimates of 5.3% (Kilpatrick et al. reported PTSD rates of active duty and Reserve/National Guard personnel deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq with combat exposure (Holmes et al., Clinical Social Work Journal, 49, 495-504.

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Scholarship Recipients 2022

University of Connecticut

I currently work part-time for a somatic therapy clinic which has afforded me the opportunity to learn about this niche specialty, piquing my interest in the power of mindfulness specifically around the treatment of PTSD. This generous award allows me to continue my education in the Master of Social Work program.