Blurt It Out

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

When we have depression, negative thoughts can be both a cause and a result of our mood. Those negative thoughts feed depression, and in turn it fuels them, filling our head with spiralling fear, anxiety, worries, stress, hopelessness and anger. ‘GLASS HALF EMPTY’? Having our heads full of these thoughts and feelings is so much more than being moody, or pessimistic, or a ‘glass half empty sort of person’.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

APA Student Poster Award Winner Rachel Zachar shares her research at Nova Southeastern University, where she is a doctoral student. The Angry Brain. As expected, behavioral outbursts are one major outcome expected to be seen from individuals who experience high levels of self-reported anger. Moreover, effects on cognition with regards to the presence of anger have not been as heavily considered as compared with behavioral understandings and treatments for anger.

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The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Schizophrenia will doubtless come up for social workers employed in clinic settings. That means it's one of the diagnoses that you may find appear on the social work licensing exam. Here are the criteria: A. At least two of the following for a significant portion of the time during a one-month period: 1. Delusions 2. Hallucinations 3. Disorganized speech 4.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

MindLESSness often leads to ignoring small stressors and running on autopilot until you crash and burn. Mindfulness helps you stay focused on how you are feeling, address vulnerabilities and make sure you are enjoying life. MindLESSness often leads to ignoring small stressors and running on autopilot until you crash and burn. Mindfulness helps you stay focused on how you are feeling, address vulnerabilities and make sure you are enjoying life.

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Case Management

Society of Clinical Psychology

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The type of parenting a child receives can have profound impacts on the life trajectory of that child. For example, in contrast to punitive parenting we know positive parenting practices affords children many life advantages, including, building secure attachments, accelerated language development, greater readiness for school, reduced risk of antisocial behavior and substance abuse problems, improved physical health, and greater capacity for later intimate relationships (Guajardo, Snyder, &

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The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

New in DSM-5, autism spectrum disorder covers a wide array of symptoms. It's wise to review them ahead of sitting for the social work licensing exam. Here we go. A. Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, for example: Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity (back-and-forth conversation, sharing of interests) Deficits in nonverbal communication (eye contact, body language) Deficits in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships (a

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Disorder Communication Clinic 40

Counselor Toolbox podcast

SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

Temperament helps people understand what environments are stressful for them, what environments are energy producing, how they view and conceptualize the world (details vs. big picture), what motivates them (logic or feelings),and how they prefer to manage time(structured vs. spontaneous). By ensuring behavior change plans, living environments and treatment are provided in a way that most closely matches people's individual needs we can ensure the greatest likelihood of success.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Adult learners have so many other competing demands it is important to present information that is easily received and meaningful and learning experiences are flexible. Whether people are learning skills for a new job, a new hobby, or skills for recovery from addiction and depression, it is vital to make the learning process as efficient and effective as possible.

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Recovery Addiction Depression 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

SEPTEMBER 17, 2016

Much distress is caused by people seeking validation and acceptance from others, because they cannot or do not know how to provide it to themselves. Self-Esteem is how people feel about themselves. By developing self-esteem anxiety, fears of abandonment and depression can be reduced and relationships with others, energy and overall well-being can be improved.

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Anxiety Depression 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

By understanding the origins of distress, we are better able to deal with distress. Counseling Theories assert that problems stem from ineffective relationships or thoughts in adulthood. Personality Theories speculate that distress stems from more innate, long standing problems often starting in childhood Learning Theories emphasize the fact that distress and behavior is learned from […] By understanding the origins of distress, we are better able to deal with distress.

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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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Counselor Toolbox podcast

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: Understanding Addiction Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives – Learn about addiction – Prevalence – Cause – Functions of addiction – Develop an […] Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: Understanding Addiction Presented by: Dr.

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: What is Diagnosis Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives – Define Diagnosis – Identify the Reasons for Diagnosis – Discuss the Drawbacks to […] Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: What is Diagnosis Presented by: Dr.

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