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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

Relias

This loss can contribute to a sense of disorientation and alienation, hindering the community’s ability to navigate the recovery process effectively. Building resilience through communal rituals, storytelling, and advocacy can facilitate individual recovery and contribute to the collective healing process.

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

Relias

Collaboration and creating goals can also help those in the juvenile justice system foster a sense of ownership over their own recovery. They receive training on how to support others with similar concerns. Collaboration and mutuality include shared decision-making for all key stakeholders.

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World Mental Health Day 2021: Addressing Inequities in Care

Relias

WFMH’s mission is to promote the advancement of mental health awareness, prevention of mental disorders, advocacy and best practices, and recovery-focused interventions worldwide. A program of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), World Mental Health Day has been observed since 1992.

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Alumni Honored with SSW Distinguished Alumni Awards

Michigan Social Work

She has also held senior leadership positions at the Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Health and Human Services. He has specialized in developing innovative projects - such as transit villages, earthquake recovery projects and the first LGBTQ senior development in the U.S.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Department of Health and Human Services. Members of ISTSS include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, counselors, researchers, administrators, advocates, journalists, clergy, and others with an interest in the study and treatment of traumatic stress. Mighty Oaks Foundation . Prepared by. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.

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