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8 hours ago11 min read
DBT: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Definition, core skills, when used, components of treatment, benefits, research, resources for practice

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jul 27, 202312 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, 202331 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, 20234 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

Jun 21, 202315 min read
Trauma-informed Practice
Complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, complex trauma impact, refugee impact, practice principles, addressing complex trauma, resources,

Jun 2, 20239 min read
School Refusal
Definition, signs and risk factors, assessment, social work with parents and young people

Feb 8, 202320 min read
Loneliness
Defining loneliness & social isolation, risk factors, measurement, prevalence, impact, stigma, strategies to address, social work practice a

Nov 19, 202228 min read
Mental Health Social Work
Snapshot of Australia in 2020, recovery-oriented practice, principles, values and attitudes underlying recovery, the person-centred approach

Nov 19, 202221 min read
Eating Disorders
Types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of eating disorders. Suggested social worker role.

Jun 27, 20226 min read
Preventing Suicide in Older People
Statistics, ageism issues, risk factors, resilience factors, QPR approach, safety plan, support networks, conversing with older people

May 21, 202213 min read
Mindfulness
Definition, components, techniques, helpful skills/attitudes, benefits, therapies, social work relevance, practice approach.

Sep 17, 202115 min read
Suicide Interventions
Information about risk factors for suicide and a social work practice approach when supporting a person contemplating suicide.

Dec 26, 202021 min read
Refugees
A practice approach for social workers to use with refugees and asylum seekers.

Nov 30, 202020 min read
Stress Management
Strategies for managing stressful situations accompanied by a possible practice approach for social workers plus a list of resources
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