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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

KVC

When a child is discharged from a children’s psychiatric hospital, they will likely experience a range of emotions and expectations for life after their hospital stay. Choosing to admit a child for inpatient psychiatric care is never easy and it can be an overwhelming decision to make.

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COVID-19 Year 3: Social Workers and Their Clients Continue to Nagivate the Pandemic and its Impact, Even as Society Shifts Back Toward ‘Normal’

Social Work Blog

It’s stressful personally,” says Danielle Wagner, MSSW, LCSW, staff therapist at a Pennsylvania college who also sees patients in private practice. “In I personally do not ever plan to work in the hospital without wearing a mask/PPE (personal protective equipment),” says Levy.

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News Items – July 29, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Mayor Adams, NYC Health + Hospitals Announces $1 Million Anonymous Donation to Launch Student Loan Forgiveness Program for Behavioral Health Professionals. Clinicians of Color was founded by Lisa Savage, LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) , and Kim L. New York City. faces a national mental health professional shortage.

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News Items – March 10, 2022

Social Workers Speak

According to licensed clinical social worker with Baptist Hospital, Melissa Donahue , “Buddy’s Law” would have definitely helped slow the cycle of violence and helped catch issues in homes. Brooke Bralove is a member: How to Separate or Divorce Amicably, According to a Therapist. Treatment works, punishment does not.” . separate ways.

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News Items – August 5, 2021

Social Workers Speak

.… The 38-year-old Dorchester native and first-generation Cape Verdean American works as a social worker in addictions at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and in the emergency psychiatric department at Boston Children’s Hospital. No one is immune… Her actions to prioritize her mental health should inspire us all.”

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

With aspirations of receiving my LCSW following my degree, the opportunities I was able to have in this placement allow for me to have a better overall understanding of the importance of clinical work. My professional goals are to obtain my LMSW and LCSW while continuing to support marginalized communities.

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News Items – April 1, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Rebellious columnist Jera Brown interviewed Dawn Cooperstein, LCSW about common issues folks with cPTSD face when it comes to intimate relationships and sexual desires. Gabriela Sehinkman is a member: Are Americans Unhappy? Five Thirty Eight. The disruptions themselves weren’t all bad for Americans’ happiness.

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