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How and Why Trauma-Informed Leadership Works

Relias

Even in typical circumstances, professionals in helping roles are susceptible to secondary trauma, sometimes referred to as an inherent risk in their field by social workers. Shockingly, studies reveal that one-third of child protective services workers exhibit symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Social Workers Tackle Autism

Famcare

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a heritable neurodevelopmental disability that is characterized by delayed or inconsistent development in social interaction and communication and a restricted repertoire of activity and interests.

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6 Principles of Trauma-Informed Care

Relias

Trauma-informed care is an approach to health and social services that recognizes the impact of trauma on people’s lives. Trauma can increase the risk of chronic diseases, mental health disorders, substance use, and suicidal behavior. Its aim is to create a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for healing.

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Whole Person Care: What It Means, How To Use It, and Why It’s Important

Relias

Pharmacists : Pharmacists need to communicate with practitioners to understand any barriers to medication clients may face. This can include allergies, history of substance use disorder, insurance, and more. Payers : Many in the U.S. go without effective whole person care due to issues with health insurance.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support. Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. What skills does a social worker need?

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News Items – March 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Social workers have been finding shelter for homeless covid patients, providing treatment for people with addiction disorders made more challenging by pandemic-related social isolation, and comforting bereaved family members who have lost loved ones to the twin epidemics of covid and opioids. The Daily Republic (CA).

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Best Interests Assessor (BIA) Essay Sample

Social Work Haven

The BIA concluded that P was unable to understand, retain the salient information due to her memory loss, unable to use and weigh or communicate her decision (functional test – s.3 Available at [link] (Accessed: 13th October 2019) College of Social Work Best Interests Assessors capabilities document of 2013. 1 (4) MCA).