Moderation in Addiction: It is an Effective Intervention?
Moderation refers to a person’s ability to engage in a potentially addictive behavior, such as drinking or gambling, without falling into the downward spiral of addiction. In the world of…
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The CSW’s Role in Treating Dual Diagnosis
In Canada, dual diagnosis refers to an individual who is affected by both a developmental disability and a mental illness. Diagnosing a mental health illness in a person who also…
Understanding PTSD as a Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker
If you decide to pursue a career as a mental health and addictions worker, you will be responsible for helping patients in a variety of settings, such as: group homes…
3 Reasons Therapeutic Recreation is Important for Seniors
Many seniors, especially those in long-term care systems, spend a substantial amount of time being cared for by various healthcare professionals. While frequent visits with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, and other…
3 Influential Trends in Gerontology
British Columbia’s elderly population is increasing, and as more and more people retire, there is a greater demand for gerontology workers. The term gerontology was coined just over 100 years…
Final Thoughts on my Journey in the Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker Program
I honestly can’t say what part of this course I enjoyed the most. There was so many positive experiences to choose from as with all the people I got to…
To Keep on Going Down a Fantastic Road
Well as my practicum and my school experience is winding down I find myself confident is saying that I have indeed found what has been calling to me. For years…
My last post for the Mental Health and Addictions Worker Student Blog
Today I sadly write to you that this will be my last blog entry as a CMHAW student. I am officially done school and starting a new chapter in my…
A Gerontologist’s Guide to Bodily Changes Associated with Aging
As we get older, our bodies change in ways that are often associated with “slowing down”. Changes happen on a cellular level, and therefore affect everything; from our organs, to…
Types of Conflict Seen as a Community Support Worker
I’ve identified three types of conflict that CSWs will encounter in the field. Conflict between support workers and the individuals they support, conflict between a support worker and a supervisor/another…
Practicum, Career Strategies and Life in the Mental Health and Addictions Worker Program
We have come to completion of all of our practicums. I find somewhat of a void as I have dedicated myself to school somewhat full time and my practicum for…
First Week of Community Support Worker Practicum
First full week of practicum (CPE) = First full week of challenges Finally! The wait is over. After seven months in the Community Support Worker program we are able to…
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