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Why the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a Big Deal for Social Workers

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By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. On July 16, 2022, after two years of preparation since the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved its implementation, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline system became a reality. There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention.

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Social Workers: The Backbone of Reimagined 988 Emergency Crisis Services

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By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. Developing best practices emergency crisis communication models for Regional Crisis Call Hubs. On the behavioral health practice side, challenges include changing to a crisis services paradigm that ensures that a continuum of crisis services exists in every state—especially in rural and inner-city communities.

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When Prisoners Go Home: Preventing Recidivism Among Top Goals for Social Workers

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Also important is communicating with the person’s family beforehand, because what happens may not be like “their expectation that everything will be great,” Scheyett said. “It The more pieces put into place beforehand, the better it will turn out,” she said. They need the ability to think beyond ‘the day I get out of here.’”.

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News Items – May 18, 2023

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Alyse Freda-Colon is a member of NASW-NYS: So You Just Got Ghosted—Here’s How To Deal, According To Therapists Style Caster “Getting ghosted in dating happens all the time,” says Alyse Freda-Colon, LCSW , a licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach. People ghost primarily to avoid having an uncomfortable conversation.

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News Items – October 27, 2022

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Caitlin Canto is a member of NASW-NJ: 3 Signs You Need to Learn Healthier Communication Skills. Most people lack relational communication skills. No one was taught how to communicate effectively, so it makes sense that it’s a struggle. Effective communication requires much more than being able to speak.

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News Items – November 23, 2022

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Annalise Oatman is a member of NASW-CA: Understanding Your Partner’s Communication Style Is Key To Strengthening Your Relationship—Here’s Where To Start. You’ll need to take time to fully understand and respect your partner’s preferred communication style in order to bridge that gap. Well + Good. Sick of being lost in translation?

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News Items – December 1, 2022

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As relationship therapist Ken Page, LCSW , explains, with an ambivalent resistant attachment style, children become upset and/or emotional when their caregiver isn’t present, including feeling intense anger or anxiety. Sean Barnett, LCSW , is a therapist who has used psychedelic integration with his patients. Therapists Explain.

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