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Guest Post: Helping and Compassion Fatigue by Thomas R. Metzinger, LCSW, CCHt (USMC Veteran)

Bipolar Bandit

When handling trauma, therapists, counselors, health professionals, caregivers, and others that are helping, seek to understand the person, get a pulse on the crisis, engage in triaging the most devastating issues, and offer interventions that help to restore, or create in some cases, stability. Metzinger, LCSW, CCHt (USMC Veteran).

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Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or Your Child

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Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or your Child: Way More than You Ever Wanted to Know. Finding a good therapist who is a match for you and your particular needs can be frustratingly difficult. I often help people find therapists, and have found that most have similar questions about the process.

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Heart Path Therapy® for Therapists

University of Connecticut

Debra Franklin, LCSW. Heart Path Therapy® for Therapists combines powerful healing approaches from ancient spiritual wisdom combined with guided imagery, Family Constellations, inner child work, sound healing, and energy psychology. Wednesday, November 17, 2021. 9 am – 12 pm. 75 – All Others.

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Locking the Door? The Social Work Licensing Exam

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Cassandra Walker , LCSW. Our guest Cassie Walker, LCSW, has been a consistent advocate, commentator and writer who has worked actively to respond to this injustice. Cassandra Walker , LCSW, CCTP, is a Black queer social worker, trauma therapist, writer, gamer and activist.

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Members in the News – August 4, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Jennifer Kelman is a member of NASW-FL: 5 Crucial Boundaries You Need to Set With Your In-Laws, Therapists Say BestLife You don’t just need to spell out your preferences for in-person events, however. As a therapist treating eating issues , I’m often asked how to eat while on vacation. and Connecticut based social worker.

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News Items – January 5, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Alisa Kamis-Brinda is a member of NASW-PA: How Can You Tell If Your Therapist Is The Right Fit For Your Needs? Another question to ask yourself if you’re wondering if your therapist is a good fit is if they mesh with your needs. In this case, Abby Wilson, LCSW and psychotherapist , suggests challenging your belief system.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Talia Filippelli is a member of NASW-NJ: Elevate Your Parenting Psychology Today The theory of emotional intelligence (EQ) was introduced by Peter Salovey and John Mayer in the 1990s, and advanced and brought to the general public through Daniel Goleman’s 1995 book, Emotional Intelligence. But should it? It’s still going strong.