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What to expect when seeing a clinical psychologist with your child

Lawson Psychology

These difficulties might include high anger and conflict, a child having lots of worries, low mood or difficulties with self esteem. These difficulties often come up at times of transition (such as the start of a new school year), bullying, conflict in the family or illnesses.

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ACE 101: Childhood Emotional Abuse

Stop Abuse Campaign

Emotional abuse is an intentional action meant to cause harm and long-term damage. A child comes home crying from being bullied at school. The CDC also described emotional abuse as “behaviors that harm a child’s self-worth or emotional well-being.”. Low self-esteem. Think of it this way. Feelings of hopelessness.

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Am I Depressed? Depression Symptoms, Causes, Therapy

Stop Abuse Campaign

According to the Mayo Clinic , “depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest…it affects how you feel, think, and behave, and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems.” . Clinical Depression (AKA Major Depressive Disorder). Manic Depression (AKA Bipolar Disorder).

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality is essential. This approach helps clients build resilience and self-efficacy. Self-Care 13. Client Advocacy 6.

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How to Write Care Act Needs Assessment Easily

Social Work Haven

Key Points to Remember Before sharing information, consider the following; Seek informed voluntary consent which aligns itself with confidentiality and where this can be overruled. I also use observation skills to discover whether there is any evidence of self-neglect or soiled clothing. Does the person have a mental health diagnosis?

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My Short Stay in a Mental Health Hospital

Beautiful Voyager

My husband, a full-time high school math teacher, as well as an amateur but accomplished musician, had just come back from a practice session and found me sitting up in bed. One sibling with bipolar disorder and a parent with psychotic depression, neither one chronic. Schizo-affective disorder? I told him I didn’t feel right.

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Fong writes in The Imprint about why the so-called Adoption and Safe Families Act is “A Dangerous Tool in An Arbitrary System.” --And in this essay, she takes on the harm of mandatory reporting laws. In September you send your son off to boarding school. Janell, thrilled to avoid reading time, trotted off to the school office.