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Trauma-informed Practice
Complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, complex trauma impact, refugee impact, practice principles, addressing complex trauma, resources,
Jun 21, 202322 min read


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


Loneliness
Defining loneliness & social isolation, risk factors, measurement, prevalence, impact, stigma, strategies to address, social work practice a
Feb 8, 202320 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, 202230 min read


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


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


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


Suicide Interventions
Information about risk factors for suicide and a social work practice approach when supporting a person contemplating suicide.
Sep 17, 202117 min read


Refugees
A practice approach for social workers to use with refugees and asylum seekers.
Dec 26, 202022 min read


Stress Management
Strategies for managing stressful situations accompanied by a possible practice approach for social workers plus a list of resources
Nov 30, 202023 min read


Depression
Information about depression and a possible practice approach to use with people with depression
Oct 2, 20206 min read
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