In the realm of human psychology, Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a well-established framework that has helped us understand the stages of human development and fulfillment. The foundation of this pyramid of needs begins with essentials like food, shelter, and ...
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Navigating the complexities of youth behavior and emotions can be a challenging task, but it becomes even more crucial when dealing with a young child like Alex (name changed for privacy), a six-year-old boy who struggled with severe anger control, ...
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Navigating the complexities of emotions can be challenging for individuals of all ages, but it is particularly true for young children who often grapple with strong emotions. Often their expressions of their frustration can manifest in outbursts and ...
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Imagine not having a stable place to call home; no permanent bed to sleep in, no consistent support system to rely on. This life of uncertainty and hardship was Shannon’s reality at 17 years old, until she was placed in foster care in April of 2022. Prior to ...
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It takes a lot of courage to realize that you need help. It takes even more courage to ask for it. Lisa went even beyond that. She stood before the Nevada County Board of Supervisors to tell them her story of going from homeless mother to social worker in ...
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People can find breakthrough, healing, and learn to live good lives. Children can find new beginnings in stable homes with people who love them. We’ve seen it and we are excited to share one example with you through our latest Victor Story of Hope. Entering ...
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Life can take us in directions we never anticipated for ourselves. When you work in mental and behavioral health, you see some of the harder parts of life, but also powerful stories of hope, growth, and healing. Many of us are touched by these stories and may ...
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Teresa (not her real name) came to Victor Community Support Services in Lake Elsinore as an intern working toward her Masters in Social Work (MSW). For her very first client, she was introduced to a four-year-old girl who refused to speak to anyone who wasn’t ...
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Victor Perris' Family Holiday Party Returns There is a magic of the holiday season that comes from the spirit of giving. Victor Perris began cultivating that magic when they began their Family Holiday Party. This event is a labor of love put on by staff ...
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This is the time of year we are all reminded to be thankful for what we have. We have the holidays full of friends, family and good food. We have opportunities to be charitable to others less fortunate than us, which in turn helps us be more grateful for what ...
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