Motivational Interviewing in Social Work Practice Motivational interviewing allows the client to be in charge of determining the changes that need to take place in their life and provides a way of enabling the client to talk themselves into making such changes. This CEU course explores how motivational interviewing can…
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Supporting Service Providers in Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Focusing on protective factors is critical and sorely needed for the prevention of child maltreatment and promotion of child and family well-being. This CEU course provides information to help service providers and others concerned about the health and well-being of…
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Detained Youth – Psychiatric Disorders, Barriers to Mental Health Services, Violent Death Even though research indicates that the majority of youth in the juvenile justice system have been diagnosed with psychiatric disorders, they often do not receive the treatment and services they need. This CEU course examines changes in the…
Government Urged to Strengthen Safeguards for Drug-Affected Babies
A commission appointed by President Obama and Congress urged the federal government to increase protections for drug-affected babies, Reuters reports. The Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities released a report that recommends six urgent actions, including the need for stronger care for newborns suffering drug withdrawal. The report…
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Integrating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence Experiencing Homelessness This CEU course lays the groundwork to understanding the intersection between domestic violence and homelessness, and offers practical strategies that providers can follow to improve service integration. Also addressed is the gap between the domestic violence and homeless service systems and…