News Items – January 5, 2023
Rebekah Gewirtz is executive director of NASW-MA:
The
state’s ‘front door’ to behavioral health care set to open as demand for services
soars
The Boston Globe
In addition to the Help Line, the “Roadmap for Behavioral Health Care Reform”
establishes mobile teams ready to respond immediately to those in crisis and
calls upon 25 Community Behavioral Health Centers to provide swift and flexible
care in every city and town across Massachusetts. The hope is that fewer people
will flock to hospital emergency departments, where they now spend days or
weeks waiting for help. “This road map is a game-changer. It’s truly
transformative for our state,” said Rebekah Gewirtz, executive director of
the National Association of Social Workers, Massachusetts chapter.
The
First National US White Ribbon Day Against Gender Based Violence Launched On
Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Newswires
White Ribbon
USA is delighted to announce the launch of the first official US
National White Ribbon Day on Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. The event organized
by Dr. Angelo McClain CEO National Association of Social Workers NASW
supported by the US
Department of VA and attended by top government officials and other
dignitaries who showed solidarity in the fight to end gender-based violence and
discrimination towards women.
Alisa Kamis-Brinda is a member of NASW-PA:
How
Can You Tell If Your Therapist Is The Right Fit For Your Needs?
Glam
Another question to ask yourself if you’re wondering if your therapist
is a good fit is if they mesh with your needs. Everybody is different;
what works for one person might not for the other. Alisa Kamis-Brinda, a
licensed clinical social worker and licensed psychotherapist, told The Cut
that clients need to “consider your gut feeling to see if it feels right
talking to this therapist.” Feeling “heard and understood” by
them is a big plus, she said.
Charlotte Elkin is a member of NASW-NYC:
“Am
I A Jerk For Skipping Christmas With My Parents Since They Won’t Treat Me Like
An Adult?”
Bored Panda
So how are we supposed to cope with the inevitable holiday drama? We don’t all
want to skip the celebration altogether, but we also want to be careful not to
damage our relationships because someone started discussing politics or asked
when you’re going to start popping out babies. According to Charlotte Elkin,
a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Oscar Center,
there are a few healthy ways to manage that holiday season familial
stress.
Caitlin Opland is a member of NASW-CO:
Why
You Lose Track Of Time At The End Of The Year
Yahoo News
“I have seen more clients come to me during the holiday and winter
seasons due to increased stress,” said Caitlin Opland, a licensed clinical
social worker with Thriveworks in Loveland, Colorado, who specializes
in stress, anxiety and relationships. She’s heard about pressure related
to meal preparation, gift-giving, family obligations, travel, work projects and
more.
Jasmine Cobb is a member of NASW-TX:
5 Black Mental
Health Experts Share Ways to Prevent Burnout in the New Year
Ebony
Jasmine Cobb, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in
grief and trauma at Visual Healing Therapeutic Services, PLLC, shares that
setting boundaries is the key to reducing stress and avoiding burnout.
“Boundaries are limits intentionally put in place to protect your
peace,” says Cobb. While you may not have much control over the scheduling
demands set by the workplace, you do have control over the amount of additional
stimulation and engagement you are engaged in outside the workplace.
Christine Isaac is a member of NASW-NJ:
Health
Matters: Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Reflection
CentralJersey.com
For some, the practice of self-reflection may come naturally. For
others, it may be an adjustment. Either way, self-reflection is one of the
greatest gifts you can give yourself as you start a new year. Self-reflection,
defined by the American Psychological Association as the examination,
contemplation, and analysis of one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions, can have
numerous benefits.
Nikki Lively is a member of NASW-IL:
What Is
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)?
Forbes
The difference between the two approaches, essentially, is that “[Dr.] Greenberg
felt that identity issues, like people feeling a clear sense of who they are
and whether they’re being understood, is more important, whereas Susan Johnson
felt the security of our attachments is more important,” explains Nikki
Lively, a licensed clinical social worker, certified emotionally focused
therapist and clinical director of the Transitions to Parenthood program at the
Family Institute at Northwestern University in Chicago.
Abby Wilson is a member of NASW-TX:
“Toxic
Positivity” Is a Problem, Therapists Say—Here’s How to Spot It in Your
Life
Yahoo News
In this case, Abby Wilson, LCSW and psychotherapist,
suggests challenging your belief system. “To avoid toxic positivity, I
recommend being mindful of any thoughts that say you should ‘get over it,’ or
‘just focus on the positive,'” she says. “Sometimes focusing on the
positive can lead to positive emotions, but we want to have a healthy balance
of acknowledging the positive, and holding space for the negative when
necessary.”
Bill Eddy is a member of NASW-CA:
3
Secret Powers of Narcissistic Bullies
Psychology Today
Not all narcissists are bullies, but many bullies are narcissists.
This makes them more powerful in their relationships (at least temporarily) but
also more predictable than the average person. Most people don’t expect them to
behave the way they do, so they are caught by surprise unless they know their
patterns of behavior. Three powers, in particular, help them dominate others.
If you recognize these, you are less likely to get into a bullying situation or may
be able to get out sooner.
Geneele Crump is a member of NASW-IN:
[Audio]
WVPE’s Kent Fulmer talks about New Year’s resolutions with Geneele Crump, LCSW
WVPE
Geneele Crump talks to Kent Fulmer, giving tips on how to be successful
in making and keeping New Year’s resolutions.