Cumberland County Guidance Center’s Post

Following our recent blog post about dating violence in teen relationships, we wanted to share with you some of the most recent data on this phenomenon, as reported from the Office of Juvenile & Delinquency Protection. Many teens who experience dating violence will also deal with mental health issues, which is where VMAP comes in. Our VMAP Line team is prepared to help pediatricians across Virginia better support their teen patients with mental health issues, including ones that stem from dating violence. Visit our website to learn more! #TeenDatingViolence #VMAP #MentalHealthAwareness #Pediatricians #DatingViolencePrevention #YouthMentalHealth

Today is Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Day. ACEs such as housing insecurity, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, and the incarceration of a parent are linked with adverse outcomes in adulthood. ACEs are extremely common (most people have at least one), however research shows that having more ACEs increases the risk for incarceration and mental illness in adulthood. That's why CASES works to prevent ACEs in the youth we work with and to provide opportunities for recovery and healing to our clients who have been affected by ACEs in their past. Social connections -- including positive relationships with friends, family members, coworkers, social workers, medical professionals, mentors and peers are a key protective factor for supporting people with ACEs. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gAWqKRn #ACEsAwarenessDay2024

In this article, we will be taking a closer look at family therapy and the treatment of substance use disorders. Family therapy is also known as family counseling or family systems therapy. It is a branch of psychotherapy that seeks to reduce distress and conflict in families by improving the interaction between family members. Continue reading to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJ3xr4AX . . . . . . #JFlowersHealthInstitute #SUD #FamilyTherapy #FamilyCounseling #Psychotherapy

From community to with in Community. Got the honour to interact with Local Counselor in a village near Tando Hyder along with other community stake holders. Objective was to discuss and share Project launching and implementioj regarding Child Protection Project. #MentalHealth #Psychology #communityempowerment #projectmanagement

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth! At the #SufolkCAC, our licensed clinicians provide two evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Child & Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) is a brief treatment for youth ages 7-18 and their caregivers. Its aim is to alleviate child trauma symptoms and improve child/caregiver communication. Problematic Sexual Behavior-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT) can now be provided to children ages 3-14 who are demonstrating sexual behaviors that may be distressing to themselves or other children. We previously offered this treatment for ages 7-14 only, but we are excited to share that our clinicians are now specially-trained in the preschool-age model accepting referrals for children ages 3-6, allowing us to extend this support to larger population of youth. All of our mental health services are free of charge and do not require insurance. Visit bit.ly/cacmh to learn more. #ChildAdvocacy #SuffolkCounty #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthResources #CFTSI #PSBCBT #Recovery #TraumaTherapy #MentalHealthServices #Free #EvidenceBased #TherapeuticIntervention #MentalHealth

Coming soon, my private social work practice, focusing on my passion with teen susbtance use, parenting within foster care and adoption, and trauma. https://lnkd.in/gM_mf4bU

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a condition characterized by significant difficulties in forming emotional bonds with caregivers during early childhood, often resulting from experiences of severe neglect, abuse, or disruptions in caregiving relationships. This impairment in bonding affects the child's ability to feel secure and comfortable in relationships with others, leading to behaviors such as shyness and mistrust. To gain a deeper understanding of RAD, explore the post below. #ReactiveAttachmentDisorder #RAD #AttachmentDisorder #ChildhoodTrauma #MentalHealth #ParentingChallenges #EmotionalRegulation #SecureAttachment #TherapeuticInterventions #penconsultancy #teletherapy #emotionalwellness #onlinetherapy #mentalhealthsupport #virtualtherapy #psychologicalservices #therapyjourney #psychologydubai

Food for Thought Friday 🤔 Research shows that having a parent incarcerated puts children at higher risk for mental health issues. 👉 HOWEVER, positive relationships can make all the difference! When incarcerated parents can maintain healthy bonds with their kids—through communication, visits, or family therapy—this buffers the trauma. Their children show fewer risky behaviors and higher school achievement. Even in difficult situations, small gestures to nurture family connections can have big impacts. That’s why programs like ours that bring families together during incarceration are so important. The same supportive communities lifting up caregivers also embrace the next generation. 💙 When it comes to reform, the wellbeing of families should be the priority. Justice policy can shape lives. If we make room for relationships to thrive, they in turn, make us stronger.