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Practice Wisdom: Core Beliefs and Schemas
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A collection of reflections for those learning and practicing psychotherapy, and clinical social work more generally. Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Core Beliefs and Schemas. We all develop beliefs about ourselves, other people, and the world we live in, beginning in early childhood. Some of these beliefs are so fundamental to how we view.everything.that we see them as absolute truths. We call these "core beliefs.". For example, when you tell yourself constantly that you’re stupid, you convince yourse...
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Practice Wisdom: The Therapeutic Paradox of Self-Invalidation
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A collection of reflections for those learning and practicing psychotherapy, and clinical social work more generally. Thursday, September 12, 2013. The Therapeutic Paradox of Self-Invalidation. While such a reaction may seem counterintuitive, it makes sense in the context of the client's experience. For someone who has been chronically invalidated, the experience of validation is foreign and uncomfortable. The client may feel thrown off balance by the unexpected response. The challenge for therapists is ...
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Practice Wisdom: Health Consequences of Eating Disorders
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A collection of reflections for those learning and practicing psychotherapy, and clinical social work more generally. Thursday, February 28, 2013. Health Consequences of Eating Disorders. In anorexia nervosa’s cycle of self-starvation, the body is denied the essential nutrients it needs to function normally. Thus, the body is forced to slow down all of its processes to conserve energy, resulting in serious medical consequences:. Reduction of bone density (osteoporosis), which results in dry, brittle bones.
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Practice Wisdom: Layers of Thoughts
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A collection of reflections for those learning and practicing psychotherapy, and clinical social work more generally. Thursday, October 17, 2013. Posted by Natalie L. Hill. October 22, 2016 at 1:59 PM. Thanks for this beautiful post. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Natalie L. Hill. View my complete profile. Http:/ www.nataliehill.info. The Therapeutic Frame (9). Things I Didnt Learn in School (7). Level of Care (6). Fields of Practice (2). Grief and Loss (2). Solution Focused Brief Therapy (2).
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Practice Wisdom: Cutting Does NOT Make You "Borderline:" Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
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A collection of reflections for those learning and practicing psychotherapy, and clinical social work more generally. Friday, August 2, 2013. Cutting Does NOT Make You "Borderline:" Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Injury. Non-suicidal self-injury is defined as intentional tissue damage that:. Does not have suicidal intent (in other words, self-injury, by definition, is not a suicide attempt or suicidal gesture; however, if the self-injury is serious enough, it can lead to accidental death. Several decade...
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Practice Wisdom: Breadth or Depth?
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A collection of reflections for those learning and practicing psychotherapy, and clinical social work more generally. Monday, July 22, 2013. The primary rationale for the breadth model is to provide clients with a range of basic information and coping skills. Since not every skill works for every client, nor in every situation, it is hoped that a breadth of options will allow everyone will find something beneficial. But not to the same degree. Posted by Natalie L. Hill. Labels: Level of Care. The Therape...
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Practice Wisdom: Disclaimer
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A collection of reflections for those learning and practicing psychotherapy, and clinical social work more generally. This blog contains the reflections of one person, intended to inspire thought and dialogue among mental health professionals about issues related to clinical practice. It is not intended to serve as mental health advice, let alone assessment, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Natalie L. Hill. View my complete profile.
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Practice Wisdom: 3 Steps to Improving Self-Esteem
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A collection of reflections for those learning and practicing psychotherapy, and clinical social work more generally. Saturday, July 20, 2013. 3 Steps to Improving Self-Esteem. To help you become more aware of your positive aspects, follow these three steps:. Step 1: Make a List of Positive Qualities. Write as many positive things about yourself as you can think of…there is no limit. Include everything no matter how small, insignificant, modest, or unimportant they are! Exhaust all avenues and brainstorm...
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