article thumbnail

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. They involve clients in decision-making processes and encourage them to actively participate in setting goals and developing intervention plans.

article thumbnail

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: . Trauma or abuse history or PTSD. Substance abuse disorders. Eating disorders.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Members in the News – June 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

A senior crisis intervention specialist who has worked at the Chandler Fire Department for 16 years, Henry (’05 BSW, ’07 MSW) said a crisis can happen lightning fast, anytime and anywhere. It’s also when the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians start screening children for substance abuse.

article thumbnail

All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

He examines how new technologies can be used to improve interventions, explore data, and manage cases in innovative ways. Assessment and Intervention Strategies for Working with Clients in Crisis” by David E. It also discusses how social workers can assist survivors in the aftermath of a traumatic experience.

article thumbnail

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

Gateway Foundation

SUPR provides the following services for citizens who experience substance use disorders and harmful behavioral fixations: Prevention Intervention Treatment Recovery support SUPR treats at-risk individuals, people with substance use disorders, and those in recovery with dignity, eliminating barriers to recovery.

article thumbnail

Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have done a great deal of work to build on the momentum of national recognition that we have neglected maternal health and the role that social determinants play in the outcomes of women and children.

article thumbnail

Social Work Registration: Is it Necessary and How to Get it Done

Social Work Haven

As a social work graduate, social work registration will enable you to get a job in the social work field and expose you to other types of professional registration, including counseling and advocacy. Finally, social workers assist those undergoing rehabilitation or taking part in halfway houses or substance abuse programs.