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Exploring Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care

Recovery is a long-term process of transformation that begins when the person becomes aware that positive change is possible. … See more

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What is the Community Resiliency Model

WEBMirroring the push towards trauma-informed and ACEs-based treatment, the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) arrived on the Connecticut behavioral health scene several …

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The Importance of Conversations About Race in Clinical Practice

WEBThe Connecticut Women's Consortium. Education for nonprofits, state agencies, social workers, clinicians, and others interested in learning about gender, …

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Transforming Organizations to Embrace Trauma-Informed Care

WEBTrauma Basics. Trauma is what happens when the extreme stress of an event or circumstance overwhelms someone’s ability to cope. It is caused by threats to physical …

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The Basics of Trauma Counseling for Urban Communities

WEBThe Basics of Trauma Counseling for Urban Communities. Connecticut Women's Consortium •. 8 Aug, 2023 • 4 minute read. As behavioral health professionals …

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AcuDetox: What you need to know

WEBWith acudetox, unlike more traditional acupuncture, needles are placed in five specific spots in each ear. The 5 points include two known for their calming effect: …

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Approaching Substance Use Disorders with Compassion and …

WEBApproaching all behavioral health clients with a sense of cultural humility and a strengths‑based perspective is a good start. It’s also important to understand the ways …

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Psychopharmacology Treatment Basics

WEBPsychopharmacology Basics. In the online Consortium on‑demand training series Psychopharmacology: Truth, Recovery, and Wellness, Dr. Charles Atkins …

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The Consortium Speaks

WEBThe Connecticut Women's Consortium Blog. Please fill out the details below to book 1-2-1 web meeting with Nathan to discuss the specifics of your agency and growth goals to …

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Cultural Humility Is Key for Inclusive Behavioral Health Practices

WEBCultural humility is a form of cultural competence that begins with listening to the stories and experiences of clients, honoring the wisdom and resilience they already …

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Trauma-Informed De-escalation Strategies for Behavioral Health

WEBIn this Workforce Development Module video, Trauma-Informed De-escalation & Engagement Strategies, Michele Paliotta, LICSW, explores a trauma …

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Whole Person Approaches to Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment

WEBThe Connecticut Women's Consortium. Education for nonprofits, state agencies, social workers, clinicians, and others interested in learning about gender, …

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Liberation Psychology as a Counter Force to the

WEBLiberation psychology is a framework, not an official category of psychology. It was developed in the 1970s in parallel with liberation theology. It was promoted by …

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Using The ASAM Criteria for People Struggling with Addiction

WEBThe ASAM Criteria. The ASAM Criteria was developed by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) as a way to standardize treatment planning for …

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Unlearning Weight Stigma to Embrace Our Beautiful Bodies

WEBClinicians can help clients to unlearn weight stigma by understanding the harm it does and pointing clients to resources that can help them reclaim their space in the world. We can …

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Bibliotherapy: How My Pandemic Escapism Taught Me Something …

WEBThis latter type of bibliotherapy struck me as particularly relevant, given my pandemic reading-revitalization. It also surprised me. When I imagine using books as a therapeutic …

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Legacy Burdens: What We Inherit from Our Ancestors

WEBPersonality, culture, and beliefs are also often passed down by our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. We can inherit positive beliefs and traits: good …

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