Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 14, 2023
The parent had anxiety. Their child had anxiety. It was labled GAD – Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The child had only seen individual therapists, none of whom knew of the parent’s own anxiety related to childhood experiences. Hence the parent actually had PTSD and the child was adversely impacted by it.
Social Care
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
When I was growing up, a member of my family suffered very bad anxiety, depression and post -traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I can remember having weekly counselling sessions and asking what mental health support was available for carers. I agreed and never looked back. At the time, mental health was a taboo subject.
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Social Work Haven
MAY 30, 2023
In the realm of social work, where our hearts are dedicated to supporting and uplifting those in need, we often encounter individuals facing the heavy burdens of depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety can be isolating experiences, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and overwhelmed.
Society of Clinical Psychology
MAY 9, 2023
Trauma exposure takes a toll on societies and individuals, leading to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for a sizable minority of individuals (Magruder et al., As such, intervening on memory-related processes has been a key focus when treating PTSD. 2015; Kilpatrick et al., Bomyea et al., 2016; van Marle, 2015).
Stop Abuse Campaign
JANUARY 13, 2022
“Therapy” is often used interchangeably with the terms “counseling” and “psychotherapy.” What areas do counseling and therapy address? Counseling and psychotherapy are used with virtually all types of mental illness including: . Counseling and psychotherapy are used with virtually all types of mental illness including: .
Relias
MARCH 12, 2024
Individuals affected by collective trauma may also exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or other mental health disorders. How collective trauma affects individuals Collective trauma deeply impacts individuals on psychological, emotional, and even physical levels.
Social Workers Speak
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Brent Metcalf is a member of NASW-TN: Scientists Say Mindfulness Can Work Just as Well as Anxiety Medication (If You Do It Right). “During the therapy process, the client and therapist will learn what triggers the client’s anxiety,” says Brent Metcalf, a licensed clinical social worker at Tri Star Counseling.
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