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ODD: Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Description, symptoms, diagnosis, causes, support/management, caring for parents, prognosis, ODD in adults, social work practice.
Nov 2219 min read


Sand Therapy
Theory frameworks, key principles, advantages, sandtray approach, sandplay approach, research, benefits, training.
Sep 2614 min read


Art Therapy
Description, benefits, techniques, research findings, session structure, certification, suggestions for social work.
Mar 2819 min read


Cultural Competence
Culture, self-awareness, importance, strengths and shortcomings, developing cultural competence, training, social work practice
Jan 2612 min read


Suicidal Ideation in Children
Listen, understand child experiences, double listening, discovering the problem, utilising strengths, connecting with others
Dec 27, 20248 min read


Children and Climate change
Response, coping strategies, practice approach, additional resources Children’s emotional responses to climate change Surveys show that...
Nov 1, 20246 min read


Empowerment
Definition, how to empower, central to social work practice, empowering young people, measuring empowerment, practice approach
Oct 18, 202412 min read


Children - Healthy Sleep Practice
Sleep guidelines, sleep inequities, babies and toddlers , children , teenagers, persistent sleep problems, suggestions for practice
Jul 8, 202419 min read


Foster Care
Importance, impact of emotional and other issues, role, foster carer perceptions, adoption breakdown, leaving foster care, self-care for SW
Apr 30, 202420 min read


Out-of-Home-Care
Australian approach, factors influencing, principles, programs to support, First Nations, after leaving, mental health, social work practice
Apr 19, 202425 min read


Child Development
Overview, development experiences, supporting health development, approaches for tough times, practice approach.
Apr 1, 202413 min read


ADHD
Description, signs and symptoms, life impact, parent impact, diagnosis, treatment, strategies for management, social worker role
Mar 8, 202418 min read


Autism
Language , characteristics, severity levels, behaviour, impact on families, therapies, adults, screening tools. practice approach
Feb 19, 202439 min read


Child Protection
The Australian context, framework, principles, out-of-home care, engaging parents (including fathers), involving children, tips for practice
Aug 23, 202349 min read


Children and Young People's Wellbeing
Characteristics of emotionally competent children, parents’ role, teenage wellbeing, climate change impact, engaging young people.
Jul 27, 202314 min read


Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health
The following information includes the mental health continuum, gathering information, ways to support and nurture, and the impact of nature
Jul 27, 202335 min read


Childhood Trauma
The following information is drawn from different sources that discuss young people’s mental health. It includes the types and impact of ch
Jul 27, 20234 min read


Youth Justice
welfare and justice models, theories, principles, Australian statistics, social work roles, risk-focused, child first, youth on track, child
May 24, 202318 min read


School Social Work
Definition, current situation, standards, roles, practice methods, legal obligations, ethical obligations, school social work practice appro
May 1, 202335 min read


Eating Disorders
Types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders. Suggested social worker role.
Nov 19, 202223 min read
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