Social Work Interventions

noun a mental health disorder characterized by persistently low mood and loss of interest or pleasure in activities

• Clinical depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
• I've been feeling really down lately, I think I might be dealing with some depression.
• I can't seem to shake this funk, I think I'm in a bit of a depression.
• The dark clouds of depression hung heavy over her, making it hard to see any light.

noun Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy where a small group of individuals meet regularly to discuss their issues and receive support from one another.

• Group therapy is a common form of treatment for individuals with mental health issues.
• I've heard that group therapy can be really helpful for people going through tough times.
• I'm thinking of trying out that group therapy thing to see if it helps me feel better.
• Being part of a close-knit group can sometimes feel like a form of group therapy for the soul.

noun a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality

• Psychosis is a severe mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality.
• My cousin struggles with psychosis and has trouble distinguishing between what's real and what's not.
• Dude, that movie was so crazy it gave me a bit of psychosis!
• The political climate has caused a collective psychosis among the population, leading to widespread paranoia and fear.

noun a gathering or meeting where people engage in informal discussion or conversation

• The team scheduled a rap session to discuss the project's progress.
• Let's have a rap session to catch up on everything that's been going on.
• We should totally have a rap sesh to talk about our weekend plans.
• Having a rap session with myself helped me work through my thoughts and feelings.

noun the act of reoffending or returning to criminal behavior

• The program aims to reduce recidivism rates among convicted felons.
• They're trying to help ex-cons stay out of trouble and not go back to jail.
• They're working on keeping repeat offenders from ending up back in the slammer.
• Addressing recidivism is like breaking a cycle of crime and punishment.

noun a place, especially a prison or school, where people are sent to be reformed or rehabilitated

• The judge sentenced the young offender to a reformatory for rehabilitation.
• They sent him to the reformatory to straighten him out.
• He got busted and ended up in the reform school.
• The workshop was like a reformatory for old ideas, transforming them into innovative solutions.

noun a specific type of assault that involves sexual activity or behavior without consent

• The survivor bravely spoke out about the sexual assault she experienced.
• I can't believe she went through a sexual assault, that's terrible.
• That guy is a total creep, I heard he's been accused of sexual assault.
• The company's decision to cut corners on safety measures was like a form of sexual assault on its employees.

noun physical injury

• The patient is receiving treatment for their emotional trauma.
• She's been through a lot of trauma in her life.
• That movie was so intense, it gave me trauma.
• The political scandal caused a trauma to the country's reputation.

noun a process of helping people regain or improve their abilities to live independently, typically after a period of illness or disability

• Reablement services aim to help individuals regain independence in their daily activities.
• The reablement program is designed to assist people in getting back on their feet after an injury.
• I heard reablement really helped my neighbor get back to normal after her surgery.
• Reablement is like a helping hand to guide you back to your usual routine.

noun a noun referring to the act of abusing or the state of being abused

• The abusion of power by government officials is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.
• She was a victim of emotional abusion in her previous relationship.
• Stop abusion me with your constant nagging!
• The abusion of social media can have negative impacts on mental health.

adjective relating to or providing support or assistance

adverb in a supportive or assisting manner

• The adminiculary evidence presented in the court was crucial for the case.
• I'm not sure if the adminiculary documents are in order, can you double check?
• I can't believe the adminiculary paperwork got lost, what a mess!
• Her words had an adminiculary effect on the team, inspiring them to work harder.

noun a small river or creek

• The psychologist observed the behavior of the adolescent stream during group therapy sessions.
• The teacher noticed the adolescent stream chatting in the hallway during break time.
• Did you see the adolescent stream hanging out at the park yesterday?
• The ideas flowed through the adolescent stream's mind like a river of creativity.

noun Hardship, misfortune, or difficulties that one may face in life.

• Despite facing numerous adversities, the team managed to achieve their goal.
• Even with all the adversities thrown their way, they still came out on top.
• They went through some serious adversities, but they handled it like champs.
• Life's journey is full of adversities, but they only make us stronger in the end.