Would you like to know what types of social work interview questions to expect or prepare for before heading out to an interview for a prospective new social work position? An earlier post had provided you with 20 basic social work interview questions every social worker needs to know for the interview preparation process. However, since then […]
Hoarding: Causes, Hazards and Strategies
Got a Client with a Hoarding Problem? Assess for Safety! How do you assess whether an individual has a hoarding problem? What questions do you ask to ascertain whether the person’s clutter is a safety/health concern? Individuals with compulsive hoarding disorder typically lack awareness of the severity of their behavior and may even deny that they […]
LEAP’s Top 10 Tips for the Social Work Exam
Kym Meyer, M.B.A., C.B.E.P Have you wondered how one social work licensure exam preparation provider differs from another? This week, we have an interview with Kym Meyer, M.B.A., C.B.E.P, a former NASW state executive director and NASW Executive Director of the Year, and one of the founders of LEAP, a top social work licensure exam preparation firm. This […]
Got Triggered by Client in Therapy? Use Coping Tools!
Triggered in Therapy? 4 Resources To Cope & Be Effective Are you a social worker or other mental health professional who occasionally experiences some reactions or countertransference when working with a particular client? Would you like to have some tools to help you avoid getting triggered while in session? Lisa Schwarz, M.Ed. and Ron Schwenkler […]
The Neurobiology of Trauma: Core Principles of Trauma-Informed Care [3 of 3]
How does trauma impact the brain and body, and what can you do to counteract its effects? Understanding the neurobiology of trauma is essential for effective treatment. Trauma can change your brain structure and alter your cells—when your body cannot process trauma, it gets expressed physically. This post explores the neurobiology of trauma, covering the four brain areas affected (brain stem, hippocampus, amygdala, frontal cortex), two stress response systems (hyperarousal and dissociation), and emotional dysregulation. Discover the neurobiology of trauma behind “neurons that fire together, wire together” and learn practical techniques to help clients repair their brains: strengthening family connections, building emotional regulation through breathwork and mindfulness, and understanding how naming emotions disrupts emotional responses in the brain. Part 3 of trauma-informed care series. See Part 1 for core principles and Part 2 for effective trauma treatments.
