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20 Success Stories: Mental Health, Family Reunification, Foster Care and Adoption Support Transform Lives

KVC

These stories came from youth and families we’ve served, foster or adoptive families who support our mission, and KVC team members who provide in-home family therapy and support, mental health treatment, foster care, adoption, inpatient children’s psychiatric treatment or other life-changing services.

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The Stages of Change Model and How To Implement It

Relias

The best way to help your client at this stage is to accept their resistance and respond with empathy and active listening. Establish open lines of communication Effective communication is essential in behavioral health, and understanding the Stages of Change can significantly improve client-provider interactions.

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An Overview of Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change

Relias

Motivational Interviewing is an important technique in the field of behavior change and therapeutic communication. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, motivational interviewing has evolved into a widely adopted approach for facilitating positive changes in individuals. Originally developed by psychologists William R.

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Building Organizational Resilience for Behavioral Health Providers

Relias

It’s when organizations are adaptable and trauma-informed and adopt a culture that fosters resilience within their staff. This may be because they are motivated by empathy to pursue work in the field. When issues arise, use nonjudgmental communication and other forms of trauma-informed supervision to find solutions together.

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Poverty Simulations in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Many universities have adopted the Poverty simulation to help their students understand what it is like to live in poverty beyond reading a book or watching a movie, with the ultimate goal of inspiring students to address the problem of poverty through their respective disciplines. Health Communications. Health Communications.

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Self-Care for Mental Health, Learn to Love Yourself

Psychological Health Care

By fostering self-care habits, individuals enhance their capacity for empathy, communication and healthy boundaries within relationships. You can develop and adopt strategies specific to your individual situation. Identify areas where you feel overwhelmed, communicate your limits and practice saying no when necessary.

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Anger Management Strategies for Children: How to Deescalate Your Angry Child

Psychological Health Care

Can help build open and respectful communication – by actively listening and validating your child’s feelings you can foster a stronger connection and build trust, leading to more effective problem-solving. Communication difficulties also play a role in children’s expression of anger. Why Does Your Child Get Angry?