Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 19, 2023

“I don’t know what going too far means,” she said. “Many of us grew up in households consumed by diet culture, which set the baseline for how we talk about, understand, and interact with food. these diet culture messages continued to be reinforced and taken as hard truths.”

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Social Worker Clinic Therapist 52

Gateway Foundation

OCTOBER 25, 2022

When athletes turn to substances to cope, they often create a cycle that can be difficult to escape. Keep reading to learn about 18 famous athletes with alcohol addiction. In a 2021 episode of his “Bolling With Favre” podcast, Favre detailed his problems with alcohol addiction — “When I drank, did I drink one beer and go home?

Addiction 10

Addiction Interviewing Recovery Sobriety 10

Gateway Foundation

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Some find the pressure of being in the spotlight too much, turning to alcohol as a coping mechanism. While complicated and chronic, alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a condition that can be treated. I never would have been able to have the relationships that I do. So many things.” Bradley Cooper.

Addiction 52

Addiction Sobriety Recovery Interviewing 52

Gateway Foundation

AUGUST 22, 2022

Continue reading to learn about alcohol consumption, heart health and how you can protect your heart from the effects of alcohol. Wait, I Thought Alcohol Was Good for Your Heart? They may be in good health because of a healthy diet, regular exercise routine and a lifestyle that lets them avoid stress.

Addiction 52

Addiction Recovery Disorder Treatment Planning 52

Stop Abuse Campaign

APRIL 10, 2022

I have met many survivors who didn’t realize that they were survivors of child abuse. I believed I deserved it, too. Just one of those things. Only, I wasn’t living. I was in constant survival mode, a state of being that had become as natural as breathing. I was well-trained for it.

PTSD 98

PTSD Counseling Confidentiality Advocacy 98

Social Work Futures

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This year, I plan to share at least one post a month just dedicated to cool things I find that I think will spark interest for social workers interested in the intersection of the future of the profession and the future of our shared world. In 2023, I’ll try to be a little more consistent and frequent!

Healthcare 218

Healthcare Adoption Welfare Engagement 218

Stop Abuse Campaign

APRIL 10, 2022

I have met many survivors who didn’t realize that they were survivors of child abuse. I believed I deserved it, too. Just one of those things. Only, I wasn’t living. I was in constant survival mode, a state of being that had become as natural as breathing. I was well-trained for it.

PTSD 72

PTSD Counseling Confidentiality Advocacy 72

Social Workers Speak

JANUARY 13, 2022

Nneka Njideka is a member: How to Help a Loved One Through Sudden Loss. They may be able to take an extended leave of absence from work and afford a team of professionals to cope with the loss, for example. Being a state representative in North Carolina is a difficult job , especially with the districts that most have to represent.

Domestic Violence 40

Domestic Violence Social Worker Therapist Mental Health 40