Anti-Racism
Definition, Whiteness, aims, impacts, critical race theory, social work practice, leaders and anti-racist practice.
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- Apr 18
- 9 min
PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Definition, complex PTSD , acute stress disorder, reactions, specific populations, treatment, children / adolescents, comorbidity
- Nov 28, 2023
- 10 min
Social Prescribing
Definition, rationale, literature review, essential elements, process for implementation, social worker role
- Jul 27, 2023
- 14 min
Children and Young People's Wellbeing
Characteristics of emotionally competent children, parents’ role, teenage wellbeing, climate change impact, engaging young people.
- Jul 27, 2023
- 24 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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
- Jun 21, 2023
- 15 min
Trauma-informed Practice
Complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, complex trauma impact, refugee impact, practice principles, addressing complex trauma, resources,
- Jun 2, 2023
- 9 min
School Refusal
Definition, signs and risk factors, assessment, social work with parents and young people
- Feb 8, 2023
- 18 min
Loneliness
Defining loneliness & social isolation, risk factors, measurement, prevalence, impact, stigma, strategies to address, social work practice a
- Nov 19, 2022
- 28 min
Mental Health Social Work
Snapshot of Australia in 2020, recovery-oriented practice, principles, values and attitudes underlying recovery, the person-centred approach
- Nov 18, 2022
- 21 min
Eating Disorders
Types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders. Suggested social worker role.
- Jun 27, 2022
- 6 min
Preventing Suicide in Older People
Statistics, ageism issues, risk factors, resilience factors, QPR approach, safety plan, support networks, conversing with older people
- May 21, 2022
- 13 min
Mindfulness
Definition, components, techniques, helpful skills/attitudes, benefits, therapies, social work relevance, practice approach.
- Sep 17, 2021
- 15 min
Suicide Interventions
Information about risk factors for suicide and a social work practice approach when supporting a person contemplating suicide.
- Dec 25, 2020
- 16 min
Refugees
A practice approach for social workers to use with refugees and asylum seekers.
- Nov 29, 2020
- 20 min
Stress Management
Strategies for managing stressful situations accompanied by a possible practice approach for social workers plus a list of resources
- Oct 2, 2020
- 6 min
Depression
Information about depression and a possible practice approach to use with people with depression
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