Social Workers- Support for You and Your Special Needs Child- Interview with Helen Williams, MSW6/30/2020
Today we are talking about social workers: what they do, how you can access them, and what an incredible source of support these professionals can be for you if you integrate them into your special needs child's team.
Helen Williams is an Integrated Behavioral Health Social Worker. Helen graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and received a Masters Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Helen is currently working with Bon Secours Richmond Hope Therapy Center through its partnership with United Methodist Family Services. General information about Social Workers: https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Facts/Types-of-Social-Work PEATC has trainings/workshops available to families: http://www.peatc.org/peatc.cgim?template=about_us.training Community Based Services at UMFS: https://www.umfs.org/services/community-based-services/ Play therapy services: https://www.a4pt.org/page/TherapistDirectory In this video we explore being the sibling of a brother or sister with special needs with podcaster and author, Jessica Leving. Jessica founded The Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping brothers and sisters of people with additional needs feel seen, supported, and empowered. Though the Center offers resources for siblings of all ages, the organization has a special focus on providing early intervention for young siblings.
Jessica's website: https://siblingcenter.org/ Jessica's book: https://www.amazon.com/Billys-Sister-sibling-disability-Siblings-ebook/dp/B085B727CK Jessica's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-special-siblings-podcast/id1494633297?fbclid=IwAR0RzAgfZ8GVK-8GMjyixNtyxUVIR4VHy1Ht-D7NUpQRe-gSSSyzb_UokPI Other links mentioned in this video: Sibling Leadership Network https://siblingleadership.org/ In this video we'll explore why self care is important, and small ways to incorporate it into your daily life, with expert and renowned life coach, Cookie Rosenblum, MA. Check out the podcasts below for a deeper dive into self care!
Weight Loss Made Real Podcast: https://realweightlossrealwomen.com/gift Cookie’s website: https://realweightlossrealwomen.com/gift Weight Loss Made Real Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/weight-loss-made-real/id1070598794 Episode 60: Making a Plan for Self-Care — How to Do It https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-60-making-a-plan-for-self-care-how-to-do-it/id1070598794?i=1000381489979 Episode 164: Taking a Break Without Eating https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-164-taking-a-break-without-eating/id1070598794?i=1000465933656 SHOW LESS |
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