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Prepping for the ASWB social work license exam can be overwhelming, but understanding the types questions to expect is a key to adequate preparation and ultimately pass your next licensing exam. https://lnkd.in/dQf3w65h

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Emotional neglect in the childhood years can have a serious affect on adult relationships. Read this article to learn how to cope. https://lnkd.in/eRUfw9bY

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Recent study findings illuminate what motivates young people with early psychosis to initiate, continue, or cut back on substance use, and ideas for Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) practices for exploring substances and helping young people to reduce substance use https://buff.ly/3LLKFjO

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🧠 As we wrap up 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵, let’s remember that mental health matters every day. The 𝟵𝟴𝟴 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 is here for anyone in crisis. Just call 𝟵𝟴𝟴 for free, confidential support 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 from trained counselors. In addition to 988, you can reach out to resources like the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 (𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗜) 𝗮𝘁 𝟭-𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟵𝟱𝟬-𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗜 (𝟲𝟮𝟲𝟰) 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 “𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗢” 𝘁𝗼 𝟳𝟰𝟭𝟳𝟰𝟭 If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can break the stigma and uplift one another! 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #HealthEZ

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Discrimination and stigma create barriers for people of color seeking mental health services. These challenges often prevent them from getting the care they need. Something needs to change. Senior Fellow Gabrielle Jackson, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C says we must all, regardless of background, interrogate and challenge the current structures and collectively organize to implement sustainable and just solutions. One immediate change is to expand our understanding of how we define mental health services. Gabrielle gives more context and provides examples of initiatives in this piece published by Congressional Research Institute for Social Work & Policy. https://lnkd.in/eYiwqYTE

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7 Years in Social Work Practice

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Free online lecture: Reclaiming Wholeness: A Relational Gestalt Understanding of Trauma and Addiction Introduction https://wix.to/GW6DZx9

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This presentation will provide an overview of the signs, symptoms, and effects of trauma on children and adolescents while aiding participants on identifying strategies to incorporate racial equity into trauma informed care. https://buff.ly/4eT3YoR #continuingeducation #mentalhealth #psychology #trauma #children #adolescents #racialequity #mentalhealthtreatment #treatment #fallconvention #symptoms #livewebinar #psychologists #socialworkers #lpc #schoolpsychologists

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New TPM? Want to learn or brush up on the latest best practices? Check out the American Trauma Society online TPM course on 9/21-22. Register at https://bit.ly/ATS-TPM #TraumaEducation #MetrolinaTrauma #SoMe4Trauma #TraumaCenter #TraumaSurgery #TPM #TraumaProgram #TraumaProgramManager

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Transforming your interview approach to engage people experiencing homelessness, disability, and substance use disorders can help you gather more complete and accurate data. Explore the role of implicit bias and cultural humility in case investigation interviews and techniques for building and maintaining rapport. Take the course: bit.ly/3UcDAh2

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Free online lecture: Reclaiming Wholeness: A Relational Gestalt Understanding of Trauma and Addiction Introduction https://wix.to/3CWyLCq

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"Autistic and non-autistic adolescents report similar overall empathy levels, while parents of autistic adolescents report lower levels than the parents of non-autistics. Additionally, autistic and non-autistic adolescents performed similarly at emotion recognition tasks, suggesting that self-report may be more reliable than parent-report in the current study." 💯💯💯 #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs 💪🏻 #WithNotOn 🧠 #AutRes 📚 #Unmasking #AutisticCulture 🌈 #Autistic #Autism #Autist #AuDHD #AdultAutism #AdultAutistic #AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #Neurodivergent #Neurodivergence #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticActually

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Learn how to navigate the issue of Substance Abuse with our course! https://bit.ly/3WF4u1o

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Trauma and life breakdowns play a profound role in causing homelessness by disrupting individuals’ mental, emotional, and social stability. 1. Mental Health Challenges • Trauma-Related Disorders: Experiences of abuse, violence, neglect, or sudden loss can result in PTSD, anxiety, depression, or substance use disorders. • Coping Mechanisms: Some people turn to drugs or alcohol to numb emotional pain, which can worsen mental health and lead to job loss or eviction. • Limited Mental Health Services: Without timely access to therapy or support, untreated trauma can escalate into crises, leading individuals to lose their homes and connections to family or friends. 2. Family Breakdown and Domestic Violence • Escaping Abusive Situations: Victims of domestic violence, especially women and children, often flee unsafe environments, ending up in shelters or on the streets without long-term housing options. • Youth Homelessness: Young people experiencing family rejection, particularly due to gender identity, sexuality, or abuse, are at heightened risk of homelessness. 3. Financial Instability • Job Loss and Trauma-Related Work Gaps: Trauma can impair someone’s ability to work consistently, leading to job loss and income instability. • Debt and Evictions: Financial pressures from medical bills, mental health treatments, or legal issues (like fleeing abuse) can result in homelessness when rent or mortgage payments cannot be met. 4. Breakdown of Social Connections • Isolation from Support Systems: Trauma often disrupts relationships with family, friends, or partners, leaving individuals with no one to turn to during financial or personal crises. • Loss of Trust: Some individuals with trauma histories may distrust institutions (like shelters or social services), making it harder to seek help early on. 5. Displacement and Intergenerational Trauma • Displacement from Community Trauma: Events like natural disasters, war, or economic downturns can uproot individuals, causing them to lose homes and access to familiar support. • Generational Cycles of Trauma: Those from families with a history of homelessness, poverty, or abuse are at greater risk of repeating these patterns, particularly without intervention. 6. Barriers to Recovery and Housing Stability • Inadequate Support Networks: Individuals with trauma histories may struggle to navigate complex housing systems or meet rental requirements, especially when facing discrimination or stigma. • Housing Instability as Re-Traumatisation: Being unhoused exposes people to further violence, exploitation, and chronic stress, deepening their trauma and making recovery even more difficult. Addressing homelessness requires more than just providing shelter; it involves recognising the impact of trauma and offering holistic support through mental health services, social connections, and long-term housing solutions.

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