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The Challenge in Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Gary Direnfeld

Leaving with kids can also impact their schooling and social supports. That includes women’s shelters because most do offer confidential planning to help women more safely leave an abusive relationship. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Food, clothing, transportation.

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Making Time to Talk About Alcohol Use

Social Work Blog

Four in five adults who reported being asked about their alcohol use at a checkup in the past two years and reported current binge drinking were not counseled to reduce their drinking, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. By Diana Ling, MA and Leslie Sirrianni, LCSW.

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Tips and Resources for First-Year Graduate Students in Clinical Psychology

Society of Clinical Psychology

I had found many resources and tips on navigating the graduate school application process but comparatively fewer on how to actually be a graduate student. You can also find reduced rate healthcare through medical or dental schools. This includes financial barriers and worries about confidentiality (e.g., Double Dip.

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ACE 101: Parental Mental Illness

Stop Abuse Campaign

Maternal home visitors offer emotional support, as well as objective and judgment-free counsel on local resources. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ’s national helpline offers free, confidential referral and information services at 1-800-662-4327 (“HELP”). JD Candidate at Albany Law School.

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How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits

Stop Abuse Campaign

“Therapy” is often used interchangeably with the terms “counseling” and “psychotherapy.” What areas do counseling and therapy address? Counseling and psychotherapy are used with virtually all types of mental illness including: . It is essentially a helping relationship between a licensed mental health professional and a client.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential. They keep their promises and follow through on commitments.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

If a mom isn’t doing well, her kids will fail to thrive — they may do poorly in school and in life. For example, some women may prefer to receive counseling from a female provider, from someone who speaks their language, or from someone who shares their religious beliefs. Where a mom goes, a family goes.