May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an excellent time to take a deep dive into anxiety, something that affects millions of Americans every year.
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Exploring Depression—May’s About Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an excellent time to take a deep dive into depression, something that’s affecting a growing number of Americans right now.
How to Intervene if You’re Concerned Someone is Thinking of Suicide
Every 40 seconds someone takes their life by suicide. Learn how to support someone who is struggling.
I’m Worried. How to Support Someone Considering Suicide
Suicide impacts 180 million Americans each year. Empower yourself with the tools to support someone who is struggling.
Save a Life. Know the Warning Signs of Suicide
Learn the warning signs of suicide and how to help someone struggling.
How to Practice Culturally Sensitive Social Work
Learn how to practice culturally sensitive social work with minority populations.
What Do I Do? How To Support Someone Who’s Struggling
Supporting those who are struggling can be hard. If this is something that doesn’t come naturally to you, have no fear! We have a few tips to help you out!
Addiction Doc Says: It’s Not the Drugs. It’s the Adverse Childhood Experiences.
Learn more about the intimate link between trauma and ritualized compulsive comfort-seeking, aka addiction.
Grief- Is That What This Is?
If you’ve been wondering what that confusing, painful ache in your chest is, it might very well be grief. For those that are struggling, we’ve got five tips to help you move through those heavy feelings.
Betrayal. Learn the Signs of Child Sexual Abuse
In the United States, 1 in 5 children will be sexually assaulted before their eighteenth birthday. April is Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month— the perfect time to educate yourself on this critical topic.
Therapeutic Activity- What Are Your Strengths?
This crafty self-esteem activity is the perfect tool to use with children who are struggling.
My Anger Volcano
This Anger Volcano helps children identify personal signs of anger and coping strategies.
Helena Care Manager, Hayley Blevins, Gives Tips on How to Build Rapport With Families in Clinical Social Services
Being able to build rapport with the youth and families we serve is critical and has a huge impact on their recovery. Due to stigma and poverty, many our families are marginalized in their communities and are in extra need of our support.
Self-Care- Don’t Forget to Take Time for You!
While rewarding, human services can be hard work. Learn more about self-care so that you can better serve those who need you!
Countertransference is not a Flesh-Eating Disease
Psychotherapy.net - by Lawrence Rubin, PhD, ABPP Among my varied clinical and clinically-related roles, I supervise master’s level counseling interns who are training in a variety of settings, from alternative schools to psychiatric hospitals. In our group supervision...
The Skype Psychologist
What video-chat therapy sessions offer that in-person visits don't. The Atlantic - Joseph Burgo As I prepare for my first session of the day, I settle down at my computer, log on to my Skype account, and review the completed questionnaire emailed to me by a...
The Worry Jar
Laura Radniecki - June 5, 2018 The Worry Jar is a technique for people, especially children, who suffer from worry and anxiety. It helps kids identify, name and release their worries. The idea behind the Worry Jar is simple: 1. Write your worries down on little slips...
Go With The Flow: 10 Ways to Easily Engage Teenagers
As a professional, engaging teens can be hard. Learn some great tips and tricks to make the whole process a little easier.
Mental health workers struggle with stigma about their own issues
Cuts and stretched services are affecting the mental health of carers in the sector, with many too ashamed to seek help. The Guardian- March 22, 2017 by Emily Reynolds Understanding around mental health is improving: campaigns such as Time To Change have drawn public...
Why Teens Hate Therapy- Mistakes Therapists Should Avoid
Psychotherapy Networker - October 1, 2012 by Janet Sasson Edgette "How do I get her to talk about her feelings?" asks Jean, a counseling intern about to meet 13-year-old Hannah for an initial appointment. "I'm not sure what to say to her." Hannah will be the first...
8 Tips for Avoiding Therapist Burn-Out
May 19, 2013- Marina Williams- http://marinawilliamslmhc.com/2013/05/19/8-tips-for-avoiding-therapist-burn-out/ Therapist burn-out is a major problem in our field. As therapists, we give until it hurts. And hurts it does. There are studies revealing that therapists...
Engaging Resistant Clients
Positive People Solutions - July 13, 2017 When I started my career as a therapist in 1986, I actually believed all of my clients would want to work with me, would make the most of that time, and would be appreciative of my efforts. You can stop laughing now. I quickly...
3 Tips for Working with Resistant Teens
Center for Adolescent Studies - 7/13/2017 Working with teens can be a very fulfilling and rewarding endeavor. It can also be very challenging. Teens can test boundaries and become resistant to counseling interventions, classroom curriculum, or even towards us as...
Managing Aggressive Behaviors: Tips for Human Service Professionals
Martin Gardner - Case Management Basics - 7/13/2017 The human services field can present some serious challenges that can test your mental and emotional fortitude. There are also times when you are challenged physically and have to respond accordingly to ensure the...
The Ten Essential Traits of Successful Social Workers
Amanda Body - Social Work Degree.Net - 7/13/2017 Social workers help people in need. This can mean providing services directly to people facing a number of challenges, from abuse to health disorders, or it can mean working for change to improve social conditions....
3 Play Therapy Tips for Working with the Quiet Child
PsychCentral - Heather Gilmore, MSW, LLMSW, BCBA - September 7, 2014 Play therapy is an approach to therapy that allows children to express themselves, heal from hurts, and experience personal growth through the medium of toys and activities rather than words as is...
Five Keys to Becoming a Great Case Manager
Mental Health Counseling Options - Martin Gardner - 3/26/2017 Case managers are responsible for the coordination of services for those who receive mental health, developmental services and other health related services Case managers play an important role in ensuring...