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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child

Lawson Psychology

What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child Attending an appointment with a clinical psychologist can be a time of mixed feelings. Typically, in the first appointment we will provide an assessment in order to develop a shared understanding about the nature of the difficulties and think about a treatment plan.

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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

KVC

When a child is discharged from a children’s psychiatric hospital, they will likely experience a range of emotions and expectations for life after their hospital stay. After discharge from the hospital, there are important factors to keep in mind as your child re-adjusts to family and community life.

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Guest Post: Interview with Author of Breakdown: A Clinician’s Experience in a Broken System of Emergency Psychiatry

Bipolar Bandit

I increasingly realized that there is no opportunity to influence legislators to change the system in the clinical setting. I wrote Breakdown to appeal for legislative reform because it’s nearly impossible to change the system from within the trenches of clinical work. I can authorize involuntary transfers of patients to hospitals.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change.

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Harnessing cultural identity as a protective factor in minority mental health: Applications to children and families

Society of Clinical Psychology

Often times the field of clinical psychology assumes a “deficit-based” approach to minority mental health. What does it look like in clinical practice? So, what are the take-home points for weaving cultural strengths in clinical practice? Dr. Amanda Sanchez earned her PhD in Clinical Science at Florida International University.

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How To Take a Trauma-Informed Approach to Birth Trauma

Relias

Trustworthiness and transparency : Clinical and non-clinical staff must be consistent and communicate with clarity, while maintaining professionalism transparency. It can include treatment planning and goal setting, as well as allowing clients to take part in shaping policy and programs at your organization.

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Day in the Life of an NYC Therapist

Social Work Bubble

I typically see clients every hour on the hour, and have about 44 sessions each week, not including my hour for supervision, and the time I have towards administrative supervision duties of my own, treatment plans, progress notes, and collaborative meetings with my patients’ case managers, doctors, and other professionals.