Social Work Futures
JUNE 30, 2021
As a way to explore futures thinking in the social work profession, I’ve developed a new game. I’ve enjoyed using this with students and on recent consultations – and it gives all involved a chance to play with a number of meaningful futures/foresight ideas. Bring your powers of observation – and your imagination and give it a look!
Parenthood Understood
JULY 2, 2021
Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or your Child: Way More than You Ever Wanted to Know. HAYSTACKS! PHOTO: JOHN PAVELKA CC. Finding a good therapist who is a match for you and your particular needs can be frustratingly difficult. I often help people find therapists, and have found that most have similar questions about the process. This post is an FAQ for anyone considering, or already looking for a therapist for themself or someone they love.
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The Masked AMHP
JUNE 28, 2021
This is a special post looking at the implications of the Peggy Copeman Inquest, which concluded on Friday, 25th June 2021. Peggy Copeman died in a private ambulance on the hard shoulder of the M11 on the 16th December 2019, while being transferred between hospitals while detained under the Mental Health Act. This is what happened.
The Frontline
JULY 1, 2021
As we move towards the end of the final lockdown restrictions in England, we hosted a special edition of our Social Work Coffee Breaks. We brought together four professionals, including social workers, from across the country for an exciting panel discussion. They reflected on their experiences over the COVID-19 pandemic, and shared what we can expect as a social work profession in the coming months. .
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Counselor Toolbox podcast
JUNE 30, 2021
-Discuss multiple methods for motivating diverse groups including teams, groups, and families. -Create a safe and empowering environment by recognizing and being responsive to the impact of prior traumas. -Synergize to balance individual differences -Identify strategies to create secure attachments -Discuss multiple methods for motivating diverse groups including teams, groups, and families.
Parenthood Understood
JULY 2, 2021
Separation and divorce are hard on everyone involved. At a time when parents are themselves taxed, their child’s needs increase, and it is difficult not to get bogged down in the stress. Here are 7 reminders from a child’s perspective about what is important to them. I want to be loyal, at some level, to both parents. It’s incredibly hard to be equally loyal to both parents, especially when they are separated.
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Counselor Toolbox podcast
JUNE 27, 2021
- Explore physical, affective and cognitive evidence-based practices for PTSD Physical - Medications - Use of benzodiazepines following trauma was not beneficial, and may increase the risk of developing PTSD - Use of the beta-blocker propranolol have been conflicting but one RCT did show a significant decrease in the severity of PTSD symptoms and lower likelihood of developing subsequent PTSD - SSRIs may be helpful for addressing anxiety and depressive symptoms related to PTSD - Explore physic
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JUNE 27, 2021
Moral Injury and PTSD Moral Injury and PTSD
Parenthood Understood
JULY 2, 2021
Parents come to see me for this specific question more than almost any other single question. Although divorce is a very challenging time for families, the silver lining is that there are many choices that parents can make to protect and take care of their children during this time. Below I share 5 of the more important things to do/think about/remember when first sitting down to tell your kids that their parents are divorcing.
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