June, 2020

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Co-producing practice research

Martin Webber

Working with service users in research is essential, though it takes time to make it meaningful.

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Covid-19: A social work apprentice's view

Learning Social Worker

When social work degree apprenticeships were just a twinkle in the eye of someone with vision, there was talk of them being 'dumbed down' degrees. This blog, written by a first year social work apprentice, is a lovely example of the levels of knowledge, skills and behaviours that the apprentices (who are mature students) possess. It vividly portrays high levels of reflexivity and passion for practice.

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Why Reporting Harms Matters

Society of Clinical Psychology

What is the public health significance of this article? Clinical practice guidelines are increasingly important in healthcare. However, in order to maximize their use in informed decision making as part of care, it is critical to have an understanding of the potential harms and burdens of treatments in addition to the potential benefits. Currently, there is a paucity of data on treatment harms and burdens as well as inconsistent definitions, which limits the ability of guideline developers to pr

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Social Justice Webinar Series by CBU Social Work

The Advocate

In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, demonstrations will subside. Without advocacy for the initiation of progressive and just policies, institutional bias and systemic marginalization will continue. Will this be a moment or movement? Will new policies be implemented promoting social justice, equity and inclusion, or will the hegemonic practices of racial subjugation perpetuate?

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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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Personality Test Update: I am a Defender (ISFJ)

Michigan Girl's Café

It has been nearly four years since I had last taken a personality test. At the time, my results came back as an Advocate (INFJ). However, my employment history changed since that time frame -- new job, more responsibilities, and greater confidence in my skills and abilities. My specialty area narrowed from higher education to legal education. Thus, I believed this was the right time to complete another personality test.

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Loveland Foundation

Creative Play Therapist

Creative Play Therapist is raising funds for Loveland. Please consider donating or let me know if you would like to join our fundraising team, “Mental Health Allies.” We all well on our way to meeting our goal of $10,000. DONATE HERE. The Loveland Foundation was established in 2018 by Rachel Cargle in response to her widely successful birthday wish fundraiser, Therapy for Black Women and Girls.

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Episode 17 – Rites of Passage and the Building Young Men group mentoring program with Dr Arne Rubinstein and Brad Waugh.

Social Work Discoveries

Hi Listeners, This is the final episode recorded in collaboration with the Men’s Health, Information & Research Centre based at Western Sydney University. In this episode, you’ll hear from CEO and Founder of the Rites of Passage Institute Dr Arne Rubinstein, alongside the General Manager of Panthers on the Prowl (the community development arm of the Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club) and co-founder of the Building Young Men group mentoring program, Brad Waugh.

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What does Distress Tolerance have to do with Depression? A Review

Society of Clinical Psychology

Distress tolerance is often conceptualized as one’s ability to tolerate and withstand negative or uncomfortable emotional states. Distress tolerance was initially studied primarily in relation to risky or dangerous behaviors like smoking and nonsuicidal self-injury. However, with continued research, distress tolerance has emerged as a transdiagnostic risk factor for psychopathology (Leyro et al. 2010) and is being increasingly recognized for its role in anxiety, obsessions, and other internalizi

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Clinical Philosophy

Notes for a short talk to the Phenomenology and Mental Health Network Meeting , 12 th June 2020, St Catherine's College, Oxford 1. Introduction a. Psychopathologists tell us of a range of distinctly schizophrenic disturbances – Ichstörungen – that we may call ‘self-disturbances’, ‘I disturbances’… even ‘ipseity disturbances’ if you like… (a) "My thoughts are not thought by me.

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EPI: The Devastating Impact of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on Black Americans

Michigan Girl's Café

The Economic Policy Institute, a progressive-leaning research think tank, released a report entitled " Black workers face two of the most lethal preexisting conditions for coronavirus—racism and economic inequality " (June 1, 2020). The report examines the economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on black workers (click here for the press release).

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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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The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth - Mark Houston, LCSW and Pauline Green, Esq

Doin' The Work

Episode 30. Guests: Mark Houston, LCSW and Pauline Green, Esq. 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. Transcription services provided by FIU’s Disability Resource Center. .

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Making Black mental health matter

Martin Webber

Renée Aleong discusses her PhD research and explains why Black mental health matters.

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Episode 16 – Understanding Indigenous Methodologies with Dr John Hunter: Learning survival, sustainability, and healing through community.

Social Work Discoveries

Hi Listeners, This episode was recorded in collaboration and partnership with the Men’s Health, Information, and Research Center (MHIRC) based at Western Sydney University. It is the second installment of conversations with social researchers looking into the health and wellbeing of men and boys. This week we were lucky enough to be able to yarn with Dr John Hunter of the Gamilaraay & Wiradjuri people, and working at Macquarie University, who focuses his research and practice in Indige

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Treatment Planning and ReAssessment

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives Review multiple ways of writing treatment plans including using the integrative summary, FARS, CANS, ASAM and LOCUS Review pitfalls in writing effective treatment plans and how to avoid them Review the purpose of the reassessment and best practices for documentation Identify time-effective methods for completing treatment plans and reassessments Objectives Review multiple ways of writing treatment plans including using the integrative summary, FARS, CANS, ASAM and LOCUS Review pitfall

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Higher Education's Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) from an Equity Framework

Michigan Girl's Café

Many countries have temporarily shut down many anchor institutions during the global COVID-19 pandemic. The deleterious effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is nowhere more apparent than in the higher education sector. The respiratory disease compelled many colleges and universities to cancel in-person classes, close residential halls and food courts, suspend in-person events and athletic competitions, and shift to remote learning and work arrangements mid-way through the spring terms.

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Treatment for People with Borderline Parents

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives ~ Review the characteristics of BPD ~ Compare and contrast BPD with addictive behaviors ~ Examine ways to implement the activities presented in the book in a group format Characteristics of BPD ~ Poorly developed, or unstable self-image, often associated with excessive self-criticism ~ Difficulty recognizing the feelings & needs of others ~ Interpersonal hypersensitivity (i.e., prone to feel slighted or insulted) ~ Perceptions of others tend to focus on negative attributes or vuln

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Relaxation and Recreation Activities

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives ~ Review the function of mindfulness and a variety of mindfulness techniques ~ Explore the concept of relaxation ~ Identify different methods of relaxation Objectives ~ Review the function of mindfulness and a variety of mindfulness techniques ~ Explore the concept of relaxation ~ Identify different methods of relaxation

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The Neurobiological Impact of Trauma and Addiction

Counselor Toolbox podcast

-Post-traumatic stress disorder: the neurobiological impact of psychological trauma Dialogues Clin Neurosci. 2011 Sep; 13(3): 263-278. https: //www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3182008/ -This article lays out the many changes and/or conditions seen in the brain of people with PTSD. -As clinicians, awareness of these changes can help us educate patients about their symptoms and find ways of adapting to improve quality of life.

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Grief and Loss Activities

Counselor Toolbox podcast

» Define grief » Conceptualize grief in terms of any loss » Identify how failure to deal with grief can impact a person » Explore the stages of grief » Review activities and interventions to help people grieve » Define grief » Conceptualize grief in terms of any loss » Identify how failure to deal with grief can impact a person » Explore the stages of grief » Review activities and interventions to help people grieve

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Life Skills

Counselor Toolbox podcast

- Review common life skills Communication Skills - Types - Written - Nonverbal - Oral - Review common life skills Communication Skills - Types - Written - Nonverbal - Oral