What is trauma-informed care and why do we need it? With 90% of behavioral health clients having experienced trauma, understanding trauma-informed care principles is essential for all helping professionals. This post explores the core principles (safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, empowerment) and 7 domains of trauma-informed care based on NYU’s conference. Includes powerful insights from trauma survivor and therapist Nelba Marquez-Greene, who shares what actually helps trauma survivors—from practical support to avoiding voyeuristic curiosity. Part 1 of a 3-part series covering trauma-informed care essentials, evidence-based practices, and neurobiology.
Can Hypnosis Be Used As a Therapeutic Tool?
Dan Short, Ph.D. Hypnosis can be an effective modality with a variety of symptoms such mood regulation, panic attacks, pain management and smoking cessation. As per Dan Short, Ph.D., therapeutic hypnosis is a “collaborative exploration of possibility, as previously unrecognized resources and potentials are brought to awareness.” The primary objective of therapeutic hypnosis is for the benefit of a […]
Got Therapy? We All Have Wounds…
Are you about to embark on a career in social work or mental health? Or are you an experienced mental health practitioner with pearls of wisdom to pass on to newcomers? In September, Linda Grobman and Karen Zgoda put together THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER® Magazine’s Back-to-School Guide for Social Work Students [affiliate link] and asked several […]
Beginnings, Middles, & Ends – Book Review
Are you wondering what it’s like to be a social worker? Or if you are a social worker, wouldn’t it be nice if there were a book that could make you feel understood, give you advice and/or make you laugh? Beginnings, Middles, & Ends: Sideways Stories on the Art & Soul of Social Work by […]
The Social Work Interview – Book Review
Are you looking for a resource to provide you with a good foundation on how to engage with and interview your clients? The Social Work Interview, Fifth Edition by Alfred Kadushin and Goldie Kadushin may be the perfect solution to your problem! Kadushin, A. & Kadushin, G. (2013) provide you with a thorough review of […]
