101670: Social Work Today March/April 2010

About the Course:

Social Networking in Addiction Recovery—Raising Hopes, Concerns Social networking is everywhere, even in the most unlikely places. Some sites are taking what goes on “in the rooms” into cyberspace.

Treating Child Abuse Trauma With EMDR Learn about one of the most successful treatments for survivors of child abuse trauma.

The Financial Burden of Cancer Care The prohibitive costs of cancer treatment often derail the patient’s focus and energy from physical recovery to financial survival.

Celiac Disease—What Social Workers Need to Know This disease can cause both physical and emotional symptoms. Know what to look for and educate clients about a condition that is easily treatable through dietary changes.

Journal/Publisher:

Great Valley Publishing

Publication Date:

March/April 2010

Authors

Deborah R. Huso; Loretta Jay, MA; Jennifer Mellace; Christina Reardon

About the Authors:

Deborah R. Huso is a freelance writer based in Blue Grass, VA, who writes frequently on youth, family, and social issues.

Loretta Jay, MA, is the director for program development at the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness.

Jennifer Mellace is a Maryland-based freelance writer whose articles have been published in various regional and national publications.

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

Recommended For:

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

Course Objectives:

1. Discuss the new trend of social networking in addiction recovery, including the benefits and risks.

2. Explain the basic elements of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing treatment and why therapists have found it useful for children who have trauma from sex abuse.

3. Describe the difficulties patients with cancer face regarding the costs of care and how social workers in oncology settings can help.

4. Recognize the symptoms of celiac disease and why it is often underdiagnosed and/or misdiagnosed as a behavioral health problem.