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Trauma-informed Care Creates a Path Forward

Shelter, Inc

This is especially true for children who have faced extreme circumstances such as abuse, neglect, or loss, often as part of child welfare systems. Feeling safe is the foundation of trauma recovery. Sylvie Colon, a Clinical Therapist at Shelter, works with young people who have faced extremely difficult situations.

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Rebuilding trust and hope through Ironpaws

Center for Child Protection

Africa Ibarra, Lead Experiential Therapist, said the event provides caregivers and children the opportunity to build community and strengthen communication skills, teamwork and confidence. “For many different reasons, our families don’t always get to participate in events like these,” she said.

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Rebuilding trust and hope through Iron Paws

Center for Child Protection

Africa Ibarra, Lead Experiential Therapist, said the event provides caregivers and children the opportunity to build community and strengthen communication skills, teamwork and confidence. “For many different reasons, our families don’t always get to participate in events like these,” she said.

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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

KVC

As with most medical conditions, ongoing care and support are critical for a child’s recovery and longterm success. Annmarie : KVC’s therapists, case managers, and discharge planners work with the family and community partners to set up aftercare services to ensure continued stability. How to Promote Continued Recovery.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

By definition, a social worker’s role includes safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and the promoting the welfare of young people. Furthermore, social workers are able to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists and GPs to develop tailored recovery plans for those in need.

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

My journal was my first therapist, where I recorded frustration, anxiety and depression. I’ve been at Thompson for over six years as a therapist,” Kathy started. I addressed it with my regular therapist, but nothing we tried was working.” My night-time agonies were retreating and I could feel a tendency towards recovery.