101523: Social Work Today March/April 2009

About the Course:

Economic Squeeze—The Recession’s Impact on Behavioral Health How is the suffering economy affecting behavioral health services? Increasing numbers of people may need treatment, but will they get it?

Fixing Foster Care—5 Strategies for Change Child welfare experts discuss solutions for much-needed change in the foster care system.

High-Risk Recreation—Problem Gambling in Older Adults Where is the line between recreation and problem gambling in older adults, and how can social workers intervene when there is a problem?

Therapist’s Notebook: Case of Michelle Read the case presentation and discussion of a 25-year-old woman with multiple issues, including substance abuse and possible ADD.

Journal/Publisher:

Great Valley Publishing

Publication Date:

March/April 2009

Authors

Camielle Call, LCSW; Laura W. Groshong, LICSW; Nadine M. Hasenecz; Christina Reardon; David Surface; Donna M. Ulteig, MSSW, LCSW, ACSW, DCSW

About the Authors:

maintains a consultation and contract supervision practice in Sitka, AK.

is in private practice in Seattle.

is a Bethlehem, PA-based freelance writer.

is a freelance writer based in Harrisburg, PA, and an MSW candidate at Temple University.

is a freelance writer and editor based in Brooklyn, NY. He is a frequent contributor to Social Work Today.

has been a partner in the private practice group Psychiatric Services, SC in Madison, WI, for 23 years.

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for psychologists, counselors, social workers, and other healthcare professionals who seek knowledge about mental health and social concerns. It is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Explain how the recession is affecting behavioral health clients and providers.

2. Discuss five strategies for improving the foster care system.

3. Recognize the factors that may contribute to problem gambling in older adults and learn how to identify older adults who may have this problem.

4. Discuss the issues in Michelle’s treatment and the observations made by the two discussants.