Learning Social Worker
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
In this blog, I shall tell you about my book that I have written in the hope of changing hearts, minds, and practice. I am pretty excited about the prospect of seeing my first book in print. He Died Waiting: Learning the lessons – a bereaved mother’s view of mental health services is based on my experiences as a mother and as a social worker. Inevitably my story is biased.
Clinical Philosophy
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
A classic CBT formulation of that panic which is met with in panic disorder - a formulation owed to David Clark - looks like this: The idea, I believe, is that we're to read the arrows as meaning 'and then this leads to.' We might say that they're perhaps intended as 'causal' relations. For clinical purposes the model is helpful. The clinician can share the model, and then, with the model now there to help organise a terrifying runaway experience, the patient can start to stand back from her exp
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Beautiful Voyager
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Photo by Tim Mossholder. Non-suicidal self-harm means inflicting damage to your own body without the intention of suicide (and not consistent with cultural norms). Here are some facts about these behaviors, mental health first aid, and strategies which can help). The most common methods of non-suicidal self-harm are cutting (70%) or scratching, deliberately hitting the body on a hard surface, punching, hitting or slapping one’s self, and biting or burning.
The Social Care Elf
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Jill Manthorpe discusses a qualitative study which examines the experiences of frontline workers in care homes and home care. The post Telling the tale: working in social care during the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 appeared first on National Elf Service.
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Social Work Awards
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Social Work Awards, the charity behind the annual Social Worker of the Year Awards, has revealed that comedian, TV broadcaster and BBC radio presenter, Judi Love, will be hosting their virtual ‘Thank You Social Workers’ event on 26 November. The free virtual event will reflect and recognise the unique challenges, bravery and dedication of all social workers during Covid-19.
Irish Socail Worker
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Narrating Childhood with Children and Young People: Diverse Contexts, Methods and Stories of Everyday Life. Edited by. Dr Lisa Moran, Department of Social Sciences, Edge Hill University, UK. Dr Kathy Reilly, School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies, NUI Galway. Dr Bernadine Brady, School of Political Science and Sociology, NUI Galway. This new volume draws together scholarly contributions from diverse, yet interlinking disciplinary fields, with the aim of critically examining the value
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Social Work.Career
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
This roundup contains free webinars for November plus some of the latest news in social work, therapy, and private practice! This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Self-Care/Inspiration Social Work, Technology & Education Private Practice Therapy and Relationships 5 Tips for Connecting Theory to Clinical Social Work Practice – Amy Cappiccie/New Social Work – “Disney’s […] The post Best in Mental Health for Sept and Oct 2020 appeared first o
Beautiful Voyager
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Photo by Kelly Sikkema. Prioritizing self-care during a stressful time of year Fall and winter holidays such as Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas are just around the corner. For some, this time of the year is joyful, filled with family gatherings. But for others, it’s a period of sadness, loneliness, depression and anxiety. Where does that stress come from and what’s the right way to address it?
Clinical Philosophy
NOVEMBER 8, 2020
Andy Clark Does anyone know what - if anything - extended mind pundits mean by the mind's inherence in this or that part of the brain or local environment? Here's the kind of t hing they tend to say: Is the mind contained (always? sometimes? never?) in the head? Or does the notion of thought allow mental processes (including believings) to inhere in extended systems of body, brain and aspects of the local environment?
Doin' The Work
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Episode 35. Guests: Alicia Martinez, MSW; David “Tiny” Estrada; Shipra Parikh, PhD, LCSW. 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. .
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.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
NOVEMBER 28, 2020
Summary ~ Diabetes impacts people multidimensionally (PACER) ~ Counselors, social workers and case managers can assist through ~ Screening ~ Health education ~ Goal setting and planning ~ Motivational enhancement and maintenance ~ Addressing grief and anxiety issues associated with having a chronic illness Summary ~ Diabetes impacts people multidimensionally (PACER) ~ Counselors, social workers and case managers can assist through ~ Screening ~ Health education ~ Goal setting and planning ~ Moti
Beautiful Voyager
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
Imagine that the titles below are in my little free library (in front of my house). A reading list of books to help overthinkers navigate life in an overstimulated world Years ago I created a recommended reading list for anxiety newbies in order to share the books that first helped me on my journey to understanding how stress, anxiety, and overthinking were affecting my life.
Clinical Philosophy
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
I was recently asked this question, and found I didn't have a good answer. But it's a good question, and deserves a good answer. The answer, I think, is that saying 'sorry' involves a double whammy of painful moral emotion. It essentially involves both guilt and shame. We feel the pain of our guilt in the acknowledgement of our wrongdoing: we 'feel guilty'.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Summary - Employment provides a variety of benefits to the person in recovery - Self-Esteem - Structure - Financial independence - Social Support - A safe(er) place to practice new skills. - ONet provides an online resource to identify career skills and abilities and jobs that fit the person - The first 6 months of employment often require significant support from a coach/sponsor/therapist - Maintaining Motivation - Identifying family of origin issues Summary - Employment provides a variety of b
Counselor Toolbox podcast
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
Summary ~ Family approaches recognize the reciprocal impact of every individual and every relationship on the functioning of the whole system ~ Family systems resist change in favor of homeostasis ~ It is important to assess. ~ The health and wellbeing of all members of the family ~ The PACER needs of each individual and their readiness for change for every treatment goal. ~ Develop a unified vision of what health and happiness look like and each person’s tasks in helping the family move toward
Counselor Toolbox podcast
NOVEMBER 14, 2020
Summary ~ According to the CDC approximately ~ 13% of American adults have diabetes ~ 35% have prediabetes ~ Diabetes is an autoimmune condition ~ Autoimmune conditions cause and are caused by inflammation ~ Inflammation hyperexcites the HPA-Axis ~ Inflammation and HPA-Axis overactivation are associated with depression and anxiety ~ All people with depression and anxiety should be evaluated for autoimmune issues including diabetes ~ Integrative recovery plans should focus on reducing inflammatio
Counselor Toolbox podcast
NOVEMBER 7, 2020
Summary ~ Stress is ubiquitous and comes in many forms ~ The goal is to reduce distress to free up energy for eustress and still have some left over. ~ Like a cell phone battery ~ Use the energy for the apps and activities you want ~ Eliminate or suspend apps that drain your battery ~ Each day your phone needs time to plugin and recharge Summary ~ Stress is ubiquitous and comes in many forms ~ The goal is to reduce distress to free up energy for eustress and still have some left over.
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