Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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About Me
Jennifer Rawlings, LCSW
I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I hold a full SIFI certification from NYU and completed my graduate degree at Hunter College School of Social Work, 1 of 50 to earn a full merit scholarship in my class. During my studies I completed additional coursework on trauma-informed treatment and behavioral management skills for parents. Previously, I held a clinical counseling license in the state of Ohio where my training emphasized the treatment of children and adolescents through therapeutic art. I still like to feed my creative side in my practice, often finding ways to utilize art as a form of expression and self care. I strongly believe in the importance of self care and teach various methods on how to execute this need in all aspects of my work.
License # 084448-1
State of New York
Professional Certifications and Presentations:
2020 Trust-Based Relational Intervention Certification (TBRI)
2020 Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools Certification (TCIS)
2018 Evidenced-Based Group Work for Traumatized Adolescents, NYU Child Study Center
2011 Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification (TF-CBT)
2008 Positive Parenting Techniques and Parenting Skills Competencies Certification
Recent Clinical Experience:
2022-current Clinical Director, Partnership with Children
2019-2022 Social Work Director, Partnership with Children
2012-2019 Psychiatric Inpatient Social Worker, Bellevue Hospital Center
2007-2012 Intensive Case Worker, Union Settlement Association
Virtual Calming Corner
Reconnect Your MIND and BODY
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
The mind-body connection is a powerful one! Slowing down your thoughts through the practice of yoga can bring a sense of restoration and promotes a healthier you. Seek out a quiet space for yourself. Where is your zen zone?
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a skill that mindfully restricts and releases targeted muscle tension. Studies have shown that it can relax the body and teach the brain to redirect automatic responses of stress. Can you find where your body stores your stress?
Get Up and MOVE
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Safe Space Visualization
Are you feeling sluggish and unmotivated? Or are you over-activated and need a way to channel this unwanted energy? Regardless of where you are on this spectrum, movement and exercise have been proven to improve mood and lower stress levels. Give it a try!
Safe Space Visualization
Use MUSIC to Soothe Your Soul
Safe Space Visualization
Need to get out but can't? Take a mental field trip to your own unique safe place visualization. Engaging in this mental exercise can bring a sense of peace all around you without physically changing your location.
Use MUSIC to Soothe Your Soul
Use MUSIC to Soothe Your Soul
Use MUSIC to Soothe Your Soul
Any music lovers out there? Listening to your favorite groove can help to put you in the right mood. When your ears need something a bit more meditative, give this soothing mix a try.
KIDS Can Meditate Too
Use MUSIC to Soothe Your Soul
Use MUSIC to Soothe Your Soul
Kids may be small, but they are mighty and can produce powerful feelings. Grown-ups can help them to channel this power into a more controlled state of calm by practicing basic meditation techniques. Try it together!
DISTRACT Yourself
"Cuddle Up" With a PET
"Cuddle Up" With a PET
Performing repetitive and simple tasks can help to distract your mind from unwanted thoughts. Activities like puzzles, cooking, knitting, coloring and cleaning are great ways to use distraction.
"Cuddle Up" With a PET
"Cuddle Up" With a PET
"Cuddle Up" With a PET
Pet lovers know that animals can make the best companions, loving unconditionally and listening without response. When you are unable to cuddle up to your snuggly pet, try this instead!
Take a Dip UNDERWATER
"Cuddle Up" With a PET
Take a Dip UNDERWATER
Looking at your favorite pictures or movies can boost your mood. Combine this visual power with that of distraction and get lost at sea. How many different kinds of fish can you see?