Tag: mental health
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From “What’s Wrong With You?” to “What Happened to You?”
Read more: From “What’s Wrong With You?” to “What Happened to You?”Stephanie had been working at the domestic violence shelter for three years when the organization decided to become “trauma-informed.” At first, she wondered what would change — weren’t they already helping trauma survivors? But as she learned more, she began to see her work differently. She noticed how clients positioned themselves in the common room,…
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Staying Calm When They’re Not: De-Escalation Techniques for Social Workers
Read more: Staying Calm When They’re Not: De-Escalation Techniques for Social WorkersTyler bursts into the waiting room, face red with anger: “This is bullshit! I’ve been waiting forty-five minutes and nobody’s told me anything! Where the hell is my social worker!” The waiting room stiffens. Conversations stop mid-sentence. Situations like this require immediate de-escalation skills that can mean the difference between a productive session and a…
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Myths vs. Facts About Suicide
Read more: Myths vs. Facts About SuicideThis is excerpted from the SWTP CEU course, Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention. Given the scope and complexity of suicide as demonstrated by these epidemiological patterns, it becomes crucial to address common misconceptions that can interfere with effective prevention efforts. Understanding and dispelling common myths about suicide is essential for effective social work practice. These…