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Into the DSM - Schizophrenia

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

Schizophrenia will doubtless come up for social workers employed in clinic settings. That means it's one of the diagnoses that you may find appear on the social work licensing exam. Here are the criteria: A. At least two of the following for a significant portion of the time during a one-month period: 1. Delusions 2. Hallucinations 3. Disorganized speech 4.

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-055 -Adult Learning Theory and Styles

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Adult learners have so many other competing demands it is important to present information that is easily received and meaningful and learning experiences are flexible. Whether people are learning skills for a new job, a new hobby, or skills for recovery from addiction and depression, it is vital to make the learning process as efficient and effective as possible.

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-054 -Self Esteem

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Much distress is caused by people seeking validation and acceptance from others, because they cannot or do not know how to provide it to themselves. Self-Esteem is how people feel about themselves. By developing self-esteem anxiety, fears of abandonment and depression can be reduced and relationships with others, energy and overall well-being can be improved.

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