Therapy Talk
This therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns.
What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
DSM5
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Exposure to trauma followed by flashbacks, avoidance, and hypervigilance.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is Mindfulness
Known as a fast growing field, employment for social workers is expected to grow by 9% by this year
2031
Asking open-ended questions and affirming clients are key skills in this approach.
What is Motivational Interviewing?
TANF
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
This personality disorder is marked by features of grandiosity, need for admiration, lack of empathy.
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Writing thoughts and feelings regularly
What is journaling
Known as the largest membership organization for social workers, its work is meant to enhance the growth and development of the field
What is the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
A feature of this intervention is to ask what is known as "the miracle question.
What is Solution Focused Therapy
SUD
Substance Use Disorder
Excessive worry about multiple areas of life for 6+ months.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A quick grounding method using the 5 senses
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
Widely recognized as the "Mother of Social Work", she was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Jane Addams
This technique involves repeating or paraphrasing what a client says
What is Reflection
NAMI
a childhood mental health condition characterized by recurrent temper outbursts inconsistent with developmental level, irritable and angry mood.
What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Intentional actions taken to maintain physical, emotional, and mental health.
What is self-care
The first social work month was celebrated in March of this year
What is 1963
A client in crisis needs immediate stabilization—this intervention is used
Crisis Intervention
HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of places or situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment, often leading to avoidance behavior and being housebound
What is Agoraphobia
This practice combines movement, breath, and mindfulness
What is Yoga
This is the 2026 Social Work Month Theme
Uplift, Defend Transform