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Anger Management Strategies for Children: How to Deescalate Your Angry Child

Psychological Health Care

Some children, particularly those who have anxiety, or who may have a developmental disability such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder, can experience more frequent and severe outbursts of anger. This empowers your child to develop self-regulation skills and problem-solving abilities over time.

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

According to research from Johns Hopkins University , nearly 800,000 Americans become permanently disabled or die due to a misdiagnosis every year. Patient safety was defined by the Institute of Medicine two decades ago simply as “ the prevention of harm to patients.” Medical errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare.

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

A man practices self-care by taking time to relax in nature and listen to music. Self-care is important to social workers and in fact the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics included the importance of self-care when it was updated this year. Q: How did you learn to practice self-care? Book cover.

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5 Social work assessment tools to try in Singapore

Save the Social Worker

Drawing an eco map, credit: YouTube Feelings card I remember the time when I was working with someone with learning disabilities, when I struggled with getting her to express how she felt. They might not feel comfortable directly talking about the harm that has been caused to them. I then remembered. What’s a scary animal for you?

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How to Deal with Loneliness for Better Mental Health

Psychological Health Care

due to illness or disability), or social anxiety (e.g., This can be due to a variety of factors, including shyness, poor communication skills, or a lack of experience with social situations. Chronic illness or disability can also limit a person’s ability to participate in social activities, leading to feelings of loneliness.

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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. Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency.

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QUESTIONS PEOPLE HAVE WHEN STARTING THERAPY

Blurt It Out

We have different needs, communication styles and goals, so it makes sense that we need slightly different types of therapy. Sometimes therapy will need to be adapted to suit our processing, so it’s often helpful to tell our therapist of our diagnosis (or self-diagnosis). This might fall under iatrogenic harm.