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Cognitive Analytic Therapy
Description, guidelines, structure, treatments, benefits, effectiveness
Jul 1911 min read


Existential Distress
Definition, approach to therapy, importance of presence, pitfalls to avoid, re-engaging with life focus
Jul 95 min read


Anger Management
Definition, aggression, symptoms, diagnosing, management skills, AI, suggestions for practice.
Jul 813 min read


Family Therapy
Definition, when used, principles, sessions, model, techniques, research evidence, practice approach
May 2914 min read


Emotion Regulation
Definition, signs, causes, importance, regulation process, strategies, assessment, research, recommendations for practice
May 622 min read


Animal-Assisted Therapy
Description, types, research, benefits, risks, training, suggestions for practice
Apr 1811 min read


Play Therapy
Definition, why it works, necessary materials, research basis, applications, benefits, techniques, links with social work, suggestions for practice.
Jan 2815 min read


EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy
Adaptive information processing, EMDR process, treatments, research, advantages, disadvantage, suggestions for practice, case study.
Dec 8, 202515 min read


ODD: Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Description, symptoms, diagnosis, causes, support/management, caring for parents, prognosis, ODD in adults, social work practice.
Nov 22, 202519 min read


Internal Family Systems
Definition, IFS process, treatments, research, training, potential harms, IFS worksheets
Nov 11, 20259 min read


Sand Therapy
Theory frameworks, key principles, advantages, sandtray approach, sandplay approach, research, benefits, training.
Sep 26, 202514 min read


Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Description, core concept, goal, treatment focus, session structure, treatment options, research evidence, interpersonal counselling (IPC)
Jun 20, 202514 min read


OCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD cycle, signs, causes, impact of, treatment, children, remission, carers, suggestions for practice.
May 24, 202514 min read


Hospital Social Work
Workforce characteristics, hospital role, scope of work
Apr 23, 20258 min read


Art Therapy
Description, benefits, techniques, research findings, session structure, certification, suggestions for social work.
Mar 28, 202519 min read


DBT: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Definition, core skills, when used, components of treatment, benefits, research, resources for practice
Feb 10, 202511 min read


Cultural Competence
Culture, self-awareness, importance, strengths and shortcomings, developing cultural competence, training, social work practice
Jan 25, 202512 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
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