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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Here are some common questions and answers that can help you discuss alcohol with clients.

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How to Talk About Alcohol Use with Clients: Frequently Asked Questions

Social Work Blog

Helping clients discuss their alcohol use can also reduce the risk of prenatal alcohol exposure, a leading preventable cause of lifelong behavioral, intellectual, and physical disabilities known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Here are some common questions and answers that can help you discuss alcohol with clients.

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Celebrate Social Work Month with NASW Press: 20% Off Books and eBooks!

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Diagnosing and Treating Dissociative Identity Disorder by Gregory L. Dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder, is a misunderstood and often underdiagnosed condition. 43 Essential Policies for Human Services Professionals by Gerald O’Brien.

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SUPRs — Illinois’s State-Funded Program for First-Time Rehab Clients

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The Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) division of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides funds for qualified treatment and recovery support centers. Thanks to SUPR grants, Illinois can expand and improve its substance use disorder treatment efforts.

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Helping Schools Motivate Parents to Participate in their Child’s Autism Education Plan

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As a human services professional or educator, you spend a lot of time devising a great autism education plan for each of the children you care for. Engel works as a clinical psychologist who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Communication. To learn how to do this, we spoke with Cheryl N. Engel, Ph.D.

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Celebrate Your Graduate—Save 30% Off Select Books!

Social Work Blog

It is the foundational communications tool in undergraduate and graduate courses as well as continuing education programs. The Social Work Dictionary is used by those who write licensing examination questions and those who conduct license preparation courses.

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Autism Social Skills Training: Strategies for Developing Empathy

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Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have some level of difficulty with social communication and interaction skills. BST is useful in training both job-related activities and social communication skills. This holds true in all work, education, and social settings. Use of peers in autism social skills training.

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