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Treating Older Adults: What Do We Need to Know?

Society of Clinical Psychology

The 65 and older population is growing rapidly and is estimated to make up 30% of the nation’s population by 2030 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020). In 2012, the Institute of Medicine projected that at least 20% of older adults would experience some mental health concerns (Eden et al., 2012), though they could not have predicted the global COVID-19 pandemic and the added present-day mental health strain this would cause on all ages, especially older adults, many of whom were exponentially impacted due

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Casino Psychology 101: What Makes Casinos Addictive

Gateway Foundation

On the surface, casinos seem like fun places to spend a Saturday night with friends. These attractive establishments have everything it takes to create a fantasy world, from elaborate light fixtures to endless rows of glowing slot machines. Most guests probably don’t contemplate a casino’s design or glitzy decor when they’re placing bets.

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Making exercise a habit

Prosper Health Collective

F or many people a common goal of the new year is to increase the amount of exercise they are doing as part of a way to improve their physical and mental well-being. However, trying to incorporate exercise into your busy lifestyle and maintain being physically active as a healthy lifestyle habit can be difficult. Research suggests that a behaviour , like exercise, is likely to become a habit when an individual engages in this behaviour frequently and consistently.

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Meet the Author: SaraKay Smullens explains why Second Edition of Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work was desperately needed

Social Workers Speak

Book Cover. “Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work: A Guidebook for Students and those in Mental Health and Related Professions” is one of the most popular books at NASW Press. Now, seven years after it was first published author SaraKay Smullens, talked to Social Workers Speak to explain what has happened in our society since 2015 and why it was important to do a second edition of the book.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Improving oneself to be better than yesterday

Prosper Health Collective

The new year often provides people with a chance to reflect on the past year and motivates them to try new things , and/ or try again with achieving goals set previously that got pushed aside for various reasons – it provides people with the opportunity to improve oneself to be better than yesterday. One of our core values as a practice is better than yesterday , and our theme this month is all about improving oneself.

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Conversations on Social Work Careers: Jennifer Luna Interviews Lauren Gutierrez

The New Social Worker

Conversations on Social Work Careers - New video series launch! Jennifer Luna, MSSW, Your Social Work Career Coach, interviews Lauren Gutierrez, LCSW, school social worker, clinical supervisor, and creator of Social Work Scrapbook.

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3 Surprising Facts Everyone Should Know About Social Workers

Famcare

Social workers are gifted and dynamic individuals that are constantly on a mission to make the world and our societies better spaces for everyone. While their work can be very rewarding, it’s also extremely challenging. But one of their finest qualities is that they’re incredibly resilient and are able to handle all kinds of cases involving addictions, abuse, trauma, mental illness, and other significant issues in their clients’ lives.

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What Medications Are Used During Detox?

Gateway Foundation

Medical detoxification is an important first step in the process of treating addiction to alcohol and various types of drugs. Addictive substances are difficult to stop using. You might try to quit “cold turkey” only to experience painful, and oftentimes dangerous, withdrawal symptoms. Within hours of your last drink or last use of a drug,… The post What Medications Are Used During Detox?

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Breaking the silence on Sexuality in Hospice Care

Hospice Chaplaincy

Anne Katz, RN, PHD Dr. Anne Katz is an award winning author, certified sexuality counselor and clinical nurse specialist in Continue Reading.

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New Survey Identifies Underutilization of Mental Health and Palliative Care for People with Cancer

CAPC

Palliative care is often not referred at time of diagnosis among patients with advanced cancer, survey results show.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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Stop Whitewashing Social Work History: Tell the Truth - Kelechi Wright, LCPC & Kortney Carr, LCSW

Doin' The Work

Episode 49 Guests: Kelechi Wright, LCPC, LPC; Kortney Carr, LCSW, LSCSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. www.dointhework.com. Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify. Follow on Twitter & Instagram , Like on Facebook. Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript. Check out the new Doin’ The Work Collection of hoodies, tees, mugs, and tote bags!

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Hospices Building Value-Based Avenues to Palliative Care

CAPC

Hospices can fill gaps in care and reach a broad based of patients with palliative care.

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Part 1: The Hospice Legacy of The Rev. Dr. Edward F. Dobihal, Jr: An Intersection Between Spirituality, Healthcare and Social Justice

Hospice Chaplaincy

Dr. Saul Ebema Note: In 1986, Rev. Edward F. Dobihal, Jr. and his wife Shirley Dobihal were recognized by the Continue Reading.

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