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Shelter, Inc. Receives National Accreditation

Shelter, Inc

is a child welfare agency that works to end the cycle of child abuse and neglect through comprehensive and community-based services for children and families at risk and in need. Organizations pursue accreditation to demonstrate the implementation of best practice standards in the field of human services. Shelter, Inc.

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Trauma Informed Care and Clinical Practice: Top Questions Asked by Professionals

Relias

The retelling of the story, not just recalling factual events as in a clinical assessment, can have a healing effect. When recalling the facts, many people are able to separate themselves from those facts without much dysregulation.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B.

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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

Social Work Blog

By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. With millions of people in the United States living with depression, clinical social workers and other behavioral healthcare providers continuously work to support the individuals and families they serve. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Breaking Barriers from Within

Social Work Blog

Appleton, LCSW The theme for Social Work month is descriptive and inspiring – Social Work Breaks Barriers. Appleton, LCSW specializes in couples, family, and individual therapy. Luckily, she discovered how clinical work and humor are perfect partners to advance problem solving and healing. Don’t you agree?

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

Department of Health and Human Services. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. 2021, December 9). Vibrant and 988. Vibrant Emotional Health. National Institute of Mental Health. Prepared by.

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NASW Member Voices: In Search of Transgenerational Office Space

Social Work Blog

By Lorrie Appleton, LCSW I am preparing to meet a new therapy client. Appleton, LCSW specializes in couples, family, and individual therapy. Luckily, she discovered how clinical work and humor are perfect partners to advance problem solving and healing. Let’s call her Emily). As a child, Lorrie aspired to be a comedian.

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