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ASWB: Domestic Violence Updates

Therapist Development Center

If you’ve taken any of the ASWB social work exams, you’ve probably seen a number of questions on domestic violence. Because of this, we’ve made some awesome domestic violence updates in our programs. The post ASWB: Domestic Violence Updates appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog.

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A New York State “child welfare” agency can curb one family policing horror with the stroke of a pen. Do they have the guts?

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Among the worst things they do is tear children from the arms of parents – usually mothers – whose only crime is to, themselves, have survived domestic violence. Therapists are, of course, mandated reporters of “child abuse.” But there is an agency in New York that could fix that.

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Couple Counseling? Maybe in time….

Gary Direnfeld

I always screen referrals for domestic violence as well as substance use. Therein we can develop a risk profile for the likelihood of future violence. If a partner discloses issues of violence or abuse, it can upset the other who engages in such behavior. This is where the therapist must make a decision.

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Equal Parenting Custody Battles: What Can We Learn from the Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Case?

Stop Abuse Campaign

Although Jolie cited irreconcilable differences, there were also reports of domestic violence and child abuse regarding an incident with Pitt and their son, Maddox, who was 15 at the time of the incident. . In the case of Jolie and Pitt, there are allegations of domestic violence and child abuse. It is imperative to: .

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Micro Social Workers include the following: Psychotherapist Child Protection and Family Services Worker Foster Care & Adoption Worker Juvenile Court Liasion School Social Worker Court Advocate Probation Officer Rehabilitation Case Worker Medical Social Worker Substance Recovery Worker Forensic Social Worker Case Manager Group Therapist Behavioral (..)

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ACE 101: Intimate Partner Violence

Stop Abuse Campaign

Children witnessing the harm of their parent or experiencing the violence themselves are also left with post-traumatic stress. . Consequences of witnessing intimate partner violence. How to prevent intimate partner violence. Here is a blog on how to choose a good therapist. . Here are some suggestions: .

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DV – When the Teen Fights Back

Gary Direnfeld

He had been to previous therapists. Mom never left his father. This fellow left home before reaching twenty. He himself was a gentle fellow. He needed to address trauma contributing to alcohol consumption. I asked if this had been discussed before. He said no. No one had ever asked. He did well in therapy. We chatted about it all.