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The Power of Pausing
Pause before you respond…When you feel angry or disrespected, your body instantly shifts into fight mode—heart races, jaw tightens, and heat rises. Before responding, pause for a moment. Take a deep breath, count to ten, and observe your bodily sensations. Ask … Continue reading
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Mental Health Report
If the situation has escalated to the point where a life-safety threat exists for the person in distress or for people around them, it rises to a crisis-level intervention. Talking to dispatchers When calling emergency services, introduce yourself and a … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 