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Existential Distress
Definition, approach to therapy, importance of presence, pitfalls to avoid, re-engaging with life focus
2 days ago5 min read
Contents
A list of social work practice approaches explored on this site.
2 days ago26 min read


Anger Management
Definition, aggression, symptoms, diagnosing, management skills, AI, suggestions for practice.
3 days ago13 min read


Psychodynamic Therapy
Overview, assumptions, forms, research, treatments, goals, therapeutic relationship, sessions, relevance for social work.
Jun 1712 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


Aged Care - Support at Home
Purpose, structure, eligibility, cost to participant, services available, self-management, end-of-life, allied health guidelines, social work role
Dec 25, 202512 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


Critical Reflection
Reflective practice guide, reflexivity, praxis, principles, process, guiding questions, critical reflection practice example
Oct 28, 202517 min read


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


Criminal Justice
Justice system, crime, policy, legal profession, areas of practice, courts vs tribunals, rehabilitation, parent incarceration, practice suggestions
Aug 8, 202520 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


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


Suicidal Ideation in Children
Listen, understand child experiences, double listening, discovering the problem, utilising strengths, connecting with others
Dec 27, 20248 min read


Children and Climate change
Response, coping strategies, practice approach, additional resources Children’s emotional responses to climate change Surveys show that...
Nov 1, 20246 min read


Empowerment
Definition, how to empower, central to social work practice, empowering young people, measuring empowerment, practice approach
Oct 18, 202412 min read
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