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How Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Can Use Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Relias

In fact, the work of direct support professionals (DSPs) is often tied directly to crisis prevention and intervention. The outbreak of COVID-19 underscored how the need for DSPs to understand and practice crisis prevention and intervention techniques has grown. Crisis and Trauma Informed Care.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Here are resources for social workers

Social Work Blog

They also provide education around potential harm due to misuse and use treatment modalities that are flexible and work for both harm reduction and abstinence. Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): Best Practices for the Prevention and Treatment of Risky Drinking in Girls/Women of Childbearing Age.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. This evaluation serves the dual purpose of determining how best to continue supporting the client and assessing the effectiveness of the current intervention methods.

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The Dangers of Problem Gambling

Gateway Foundation

Neglect of self-care: People with pathological gambling might prioritize gambling over self-care. They may neglect basic practices like proper nutrition, exercise and hygiene — all of which can harm physical health. The emotional impact can cause a loss of self-esteem and relationship troubles.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Other contributing factors include poor coping skills, poor interpersonal relationships, lack of social support, lack of self-care, and unhealthy coping strategies, e.g., alcohol drinking or drug abuse. Self-care also involves avoiding alcohol, drugs, and prescription drug misuse.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. Monitor interventions Social workers monitor interventions that have been put in place to ensure they are helping the person and their family. Can a counsellor prescribe medication?

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15 Lies Gamblers Tell

Gateway Foundation

Some may feel intense shame about their gambling addiction, and denial may be a form of self-protection. They may believe they can quit gambling whenever they choose, though the problem is much more complex; they often require professional intervention to end the cycle. It’s a significant hurdle for them to admit they need help.