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EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy
Adaptive information processing, EMDR process, treatments, research, advantages, disadvantage, suggestions for practice, case study.
7 days ago15 min read


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


Internal Family Systems
Definition, IFS process, treatments, research, training, potential harms, IFS worksheets
Nov 129 min read


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


Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Description, core concept, goal, treatment focus, session structure, treatment options, research evidence, interpersonal counselling (IPC)
Jun 2014 min read


OCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD cycle, signs, causes, impact of, treatment, children, remission, carers, suggestions for practice.
May 2414 min read


Hospital Social Work
Workforce characteristics, hospital role, scope of work
Apr 234 min read


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


DBT: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Definition, core skills, when used, components of treatment, benefits, research, resources for practice
Feb 1111 min read


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


Executive Function
Definition, symptoms, causes, impact on carers, diagnosis, support options, practice approach
Dec 19, 202414 min read


Anxiety Disorders
List of disorders, treatment options, social worker role, practice suggestions, recent literature
Nov 23, 202416 min read


Anti-Racism
Definition, Whiteness, aims, impacts, critical race theory, social work practice, leaders and anti-racist practice.
Aug 28, 202418 min read


PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Definition, complex PTSD , acute stress disorder, reactions, specific populations, treatment, children / adolescents, comorbidity
Apr 18, 20249 min read


Social Prescribing
Definition, rationale, literature review, essential elements, process for implementation, social worker role
Nov 28, 202310 min read


Artificial Intelligence & Social Work
Description, positives, concerns, recommendations, place of social work, suggestions for practice
Sep 14, 202327 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, 202312 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


Trauma-informed Practice
Complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, complex trauma impact, refugee impact, practice principles, addressing complex trauma, resources,
Jun 21, 202317 min read
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