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3 Focused Steps to Find Emotional Calm during a Storm of Emotions

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

Welcome to the REAL Social Workers Online Magazine this is the place where we support and encourage social workers, like me, through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. In traditional CBT, we work together to identify thought patterns, and thought content that cause harm or distress.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Avoiding graphic, violent or disturbing images surrounding Nichols’ death may stir feelings of guilt in some — but Bracht said engaging these kinds of images can cause secondary trauma to the person watching. However, it would harm thousands of South Carolina residents who use the services of social workers each day.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Avoiding graphic, violent or disturbing images surrounding Nichols’ death may stir feelings of guilt in some — but Bracht said engaging these kinds of images can cause secondary trauma to the person watching. However, it would harm thousands of South Carolina residents who use the services of social workers each day.

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News Items – July 22, 2021

Social Workers Speak

As LCSW and holistic psychotherapist Alison Stone notes, it may be difficult to truly savor and enjoy your coffee if you’re slugging it down while “doing a million things and running out the door.” Dan Scholz, LCSW, Clinical Director at LifeLine Utah joined us in studio as part of our You Are Not Alone partnership. Chicago Defender.

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News Items – September 30, 2021

Social Workers Speak

million, one-year grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to engage the nation’s more than 700,000 social workers in boosting COVID-19 vaccine confidence, uptake and access, particularly among populations with low vaccination rates and higher vulnerability to severe forms of infection. One clear sign of a slow fizzle?

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Scholarship Recipients 2022

University of Connecticut

This scholarship was established in memory of Donna Millette-Fridge by the School of Social Work in recognition of her commitment to helping the mentally ill become self-sufficient. My plan is continuing to work in the group setting and IOP services, specifically with individuals who are experiencing self-harm, depression and anxiety.