Tag Archives: peer support
Disability Support
My son doesn’t have a lot of language, but he has taught me so much. National organizations that make it easier for kids of all ages to find support, make new friends and discover activities they love. Parents helping parents … Continue reading
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Tagged Best Buddies International, community, developmental disabilities, disabilities, Easterseals, friendship, Friendship Circle, holistic care, military families, Move United, nonprofit, parasports, Parents helping parents, Peer specialists, peer support, recreation, special needs, sports, spotlight, support system
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In Texas, People With Mental Illness Find Work Helping Peers
Reading the headline “In Texas, People with Mental Illness Find Work Helping Peers” my mind flashed to Recovery coaches and peer mentors — known in Alcoholics Anonymous as “sponsors”. These individuals have helped those addicted to alcohol or drugs for … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged clinical experience, clinical social worker, Community Mental Health, Continuing Education Credits, effective listening, ethics, holistic care, mental health professionals, mental illness, peer mentors, Peer specialists, peer support, Psychiatrist, Recovery, Recovery coaches, sponsors, Texas, therapist
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Real Life of an MSW 