Gateway Foundation

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Sometimes, a gentle reminder to reach out to a therapist or counselor can make all the difference. Encourage Professional Support Remind them that its okay to seek professional help. If theyre in therapy or attending support groups, encourage them to continue these practices during the holidays.

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Practice self-care regularly, such as getting enough sleep, exercising and eating well-balanced meals. Journaling is a great place to unpack your thoughts and feelings during this time as well. Prioritize your mental health by taking breaks when needed and engaging in activities that bring you joy.

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Shelter, Inc

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Sylvie Colon, a Clinical Therapist at Shelter, works with young people who have faced extremely difficult situations. “I Therapist Nicole Kawa says, “It’s about meeting youth where they are physically and emotionally and giving them the tools to regain a sense of control over their lives.”

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Child Welfare Monitor

JANUARY 10, 2025

All three of these groups made more referrals in FY2023 than FY2024, while counselors, therapists, social workers and medical professionals made fewer, suggesting that children may be seeing fewer of these professionals with the disappearance of virtual options spawned by the pandemic.

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Center for Child Protection

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Creative Play Therapist

JANUARY 10, 2025

As a trauma therapist, Ive seen how community-wide events like these can disrupt a childs world. Processing your strongest feelings with other adults or a therapist can prevent your child from feeling overwhelmed or like they need to take care of you. At the same time, be mindful of when and how you express your emotions.

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 23, 2023

And if you think that means immediately seeing a therapist or psychiatrist, that’s not always the case. Why would it be any different for mental health? Talking to a mental health professional is a good first step to get the help you need.

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Mental Health Depression Anxiety Therapist 246

My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Nearly every therapist I’ve ever met with has suggested that I start a gratitude journal. Nothing changes over night, and if you have to slog through your day hoping to feel gratitude for every little thing, it might actually have the inverse effect and things could lose meaning.

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Mental Health Therapist Depression 244

Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I’m a mere therapist, but if I could share one piece of life advice with anyone, it would be this: Take an improv class. And, improv teachers and therapists cultivate an environment of support, empathy, validation, and a space to improve skills. There is a shared idea that it’s ok to be vulnerable and experience an array of emotions.

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Community Care

MARCH 17, 2025

There is no observation of practice by social workers or other professionals, such as occupational therapists. Need to improve support for carers Stride and Andrews said support for unpaid carers was an area of improvement identified by the CQC’s assessments to date.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 15, 2024

Yes, there is sitting in a room with a therapist, or on a Zoom call with a mental health professional; but therapy is so much more than that. But I want to go beyond the generic “therapy is good for you” advice and take things a step further.

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Mental Health Depression DBT Anxiety 246

Social Work Blog

AUGUST 10, 2022

BetterHelp and its therapists were apparently receiving the lion’s share of these referrals from CareDash. Shared information and strategized with our sister therapist organizations to increase our impact. Before our involvement, a primary beneficiary of this practice was BetterHelp, the largest online therapy platform in the nation.

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Social Worker Therapist Advocacy Healthcare 111

Center for Child Protection

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

MARCH 23, 2025

A representative of an agency that says it will gladly run such a place did the rest: The space would be home-like, he explained, with medical staff and therapists on site. The West Virginia family police agency, which already runs emergency shelters warehousing 156 children, opposes adding another.

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Foster Care Self-harm Child Welfare Human Resources 102

Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

As a DBT therapist, I specialize in treating these folks, who come to me desperate for help with changing their suicidal behaviors and dysregulated emotions. When they behave this way, their therapists and loved ones might feel manipulated, but feelings aren’t facts. Find her online at [link]

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Disorder DBT LCSW Therapist 106

Therapist Development Center

APRIL 27, 2022

The post MFT Practice Question: Suicide appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog. This is an important and relevant topic, not only because you are guaranteed to see it on the exam, but also because it is a major public health … Continued.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In the case that is the subject of the new lawsuit, The Imprint reports, the state child abuse hotline was notified of the domestic abuse from the mother’s therapist, whom she had confided in after telling [her abuser] to leave for good. Therapists are, of course, mandated reporters of “child abuse.”

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Domestic Violence Child Welfare Welfare Therapist 116

All For Kids

MARCH 14, 2025

Consider Therapy One of the best ways for your child to cope is to talk with a therapist or counselor about any emotion they might be experiencing. Therapists not only have a deep understanding of grief and suicide loss, but they also have the tools to help children work through these intense feelings outside of therapy sessions.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

As a DBT therapist, I specialize in treating these folks, who come to me desperate for help with changing their suicidal behaviors and dysregulated emotions. When they behave this way, their therapists and loved ones might feel manipulated, but feelings aren’t facts. Find her online at [link]

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Disorder DBT LCSW Therapist 97

Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There’s a new opportunity for occupational therapists practicing in home health settings. During her presentation, Vance explained the progression of rules allowing therapists to conduct the home health admission visit. Better outcomes can improve a home health agency’s quality measures and star rating.

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Medicare Therapist Medicaid Clinic 97

Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 30, 2022

Therapists. LIFESTYLE CHANGES. Healthy Diet. Avoid Unhealthy Relationships. No smoking or drugs. Sleep Regularly. Minimize Stress. Support Groups. Religious Groups. Inpatient Hospitalization. Partial Hospitalization. ECT (Electroconvulsive therapy) Information. TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Information.

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Disorder Psychotherapy Hospitals Therapist 111

University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Jelan has 11+ years of experience as a Therapist, Adjunct Professor and Workshop/Training facilitator. Jelan sees authenticity as her superpower, and uses her expertise as a Dialectical Behavioral Therapist, to empower people to be an active participant in building a life worth living. Tell us about your hobbies.

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LCSW DBT Therapist Clinic 98

Therapist Development Center

MARCH 28, 2022

Treating suicidality is scary for both the patient and the therapist. appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog. What emotions do you experience? What physical sensations arise? What thoughts do you have? To help … Continued. The post TDC’s 6HR Suicide Training is Here!

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Therapist Development Center

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The post NASW Code of Ethics Updates: Cultural Competence appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog. While minor, these revisions are so important to our field (and in my opinion, were a long time coming!). These … Continued.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By Alison Laurio Jessica Marcrum, MSW, LSW, a clinical social worker focusing on individual therapy and cases of trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse and sexual abuse, has put her private practice in Pittsburgh on hold for a while as she focuses on building her tabletop game-design hobby into a business.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By Alison Laurio Jessica Marcrum, MSW, LSW, a clinical social worker focusing on individual therapy and cases of trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse and sexual abuse, has put her private practice in Pittsburgh on hold for a while as she focuses on building her tabletop game-design hobby into a business.

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Therapist PTSD Private Practice Clinic 52

Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By Alison Laurio Jessica Marcrum, MSW, LSW, a clinical social worker focusing on individual therapy and cases of trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse and sexual abuse, has put her private practice in Pittsburgh on hold for a while as she focuses on building her tabletop game-design hobby into a business.

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Therapist PTSD Private Practice Clinic 52

Bipolar Bandit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I stay connected to my psychiatrist and therapist more often when I am experiencing a mood episode. Currently, I am experiencing a mixed episode which means I shift back and forth between mania and depression. This can be charted by hours or days. I know the only way out is through and this too shall pass.

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Bipolar Bandit

JANUARY 13, 2022

When handling trauma, therapists, counselors, health professionals, caregivers, and others that are helping, seek to understand the person, get a pulse on the crisis, engage in triaging the most devastating issues, and offer interventions that help to restore, or create in some cases, stability.

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LCSW Psychosocial Therapist Psychology 131

Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Practice self-care regularly, such as getting enough sleep, exercising and eating well-balanced meals. Journaling is a great place to unpack your thoughts and feelings during this time as well. Prioritize your mental health by taking breaks when needed and engaging in activities that bring you joy.

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Mental Health Therapist Engagement 52

Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Practice self-care regularly, such as getting enough sleep, exercising and eating well-balanced meals. Journaling is a great place to unpack your thoughts and feelings during this time as well. Prioritize your mental health by taking breaks when needed and engaging in activities that bring you joy.

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Mental Health Therapist Engagement 52

Therapist Development Center

APRIL 11, 2022

The post ASWB Exam Prep: Suicide appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog. If you haven’t already heard, I’m excited to share with you that Amanda Rowan’s incomparable 6 hour suicide training is here. On the Edge of Life: Introduction … Continued.

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Community Care

JANUARY 31, 2025

NHS England said teams could include social workers, home care staff and care home staff, as well as district nurses, GPs, occupational therapists, hospital staff and social prescribing link workers whose role is to connect people with community-based activities.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By Alison Laurio Ryan Tolman is a clinical social worker in private practice who specializes in anxiety and stress, and sees clients online and in person in his Bellingham, Wash., He also practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and has taught a martial arts training course for kids.

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Therapist Self-harm Private Practice Anxiety 52

My Brains Not Broken

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

My therapist told me something this year that’s come to fruition time and time again. But as with many things in life, perception and reality don’t always link up. We don’t always choose to learn new things about ourselves, and dealing with that can be tricky.

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Therapist Development Center

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Confidentiality is both a legal and an ethical requirement placed on the therapist that restricts the volunteering of information … Continued. The post Law and Ethics Exam Prep: Confidentiality appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.

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All For Kids

MARCH 14, 2025

Therapists not only have a comprehensive understanding of it and how it occurs, but they can also provide your child with the tools necessary to overcome their emotional distress during any social interaction.

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