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Covid delays in adult safeguarding have led to ‘severe consequences’ for people needing services

Community Care

Pandemic-related delays in responding to adult safeguarding concerns have resulted in “severe consequences” for people accessing or in need of services, with many reports being made later, meaning problems have become far more acute, complex and harmful. Section 42 enquiries concerning psychological abuse fluctuated from 3.1

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Breaking Free: Navigating The Complexities Of Living With A Toxic Family

Blurt It Out

These toxic family environments can have profound effects on our mental health, shaping our emotional well-being and sense of self. However, there are common signs that may indicate the presence of toxicity: Constant Criticism: Instead of offering constructive feedback, family members engage in relentless criticism and belittling.

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The 14 best books to read as a social worker

Save the Social Worker

Many of them come from the realms of psychology, business, and self-help. It’s easy to understand, engaging, and journeys with you along your discovery. We want something in a fun and engaging way. The theory comes across in a light-hearted, engaging manner. Just try them today!

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Synthesizing Findings on Cognitive Flexibility and Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors

Society of Clinical Psychology

Scientists have dedicated a tremendous amount of effort and resources toward understanding potential risk and protective factors for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITB). cognitive inflexibility) may use the same strategy again and again to approach a problem, even when that strategy is ineffective or harmful.

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?NASW Member Voices: Social Work and Self-Care — A Review Through an Updated Lens

Social Work Blog

By Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA Dr. Kathleen Cox and Dr. Sue Steiner bring the concept of ‘self-care’ out of the shadows and demystifies its significance in the lives of social work practitioners and leaders. Throughout the Self-Care in Social Work, Cox and Steiner draw upon their extensive clinical and academic experience as social work faculty.

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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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Pursuit of Good Mental Health and PERMA-V

Prosper Health Collective

Working in the field of psychology, we are often in the pursuit of good mental health. The PERMA model was designed by Martin Seligman with five core elements of psychological well-being and happiness. The PERMA model was designed by Martin Seligman with five core elements of psychological well-being and happiness.