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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Using motivational interviewing strategies and people-first language can help guide the conversation. Let your patients choose how they are described.

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Observing therapist-patient interactions to predict dropout from psychotherapy

Society of Clinical Psychology

Over about the last 50 years, clinical research has proven without a doubt that psychotherapy significantly alleviates the symptoms of a wide range of mental illnesses, for example, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, and addictions (Lutz et al., 2009; Cahill et al., 2003; Carpender et al.,

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. Community Organizer : Social workers may organise and mobilise communities to address social issues, promote social justice, and create positive change.

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Loneliness and reconnecting: Be mindful of the tea

Lawson Psychology

Loneliness and reconnecting: Be mindful of the tea I was listening to an interview with Simon Sinek the other day. When the interviewer asked how he was, Simon openly and honestly replied that he was lonely. Carl Rogers’ views on empathy could be useful as we start to listen and hear again. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy.

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19 Essential Social Work Practice Skills You Should Work on Refining Now

Social Work Haven

Communication Skills 6.Empathy Empathy and Compassion 7.Cultural Advocacy and Community Organising 10.Research Communication Skills, 6. Empathy and Compassion, 7. Advocacy and Community Organising, 10. They must also be able to adjust their communication style based on the context or situation.

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Diversity Spotlight: Sannisha K. Dale, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Dale , a dual licensed clinical psychologist (MA/FL) and Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami. in Clinical Psychology at Boston University in 2014. Turner Early Career Award for Distinguished Contribution to Diversity Research in Clinical Psychology, the 2019 Melba J.

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He Died Waiting: Book Review

Learning Social Worker

Book review, by Stephanie Hassanali (nurse and clinical nurse trainer), of He Died Waiting: Learning the lessons – a bereaved mother’s view of mental health services by Caroline Aldridge. I agree with Caroline that empathy can be taught. My empathy grew. But her descriptions put me right there, empathy lets me relate to her.

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