May, 2018

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Addressing social factors in chronic disease in India

Martin Webber

The International Centre for Mental Health Social Research (ICMHSR) hosted a visit to the University of York from its collaborators from India and Australia in April as part of a project developing social interventions for.

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Rethinking the sufficient dose needed for PTSD treatment

Society of Clinical Psychology

This SCP blog by Drs. Denise Sloan and Brian Marx discusses findings from a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry that compares the effectiveness of a brief exposure-based therapy for PTSD with Cognitive Processing Therapy with implications for finding the ‘right treatment dose’ for reducing symptoms. Despite significant advances in the treatment of PTSD a number of challenges remain.

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LCSW Exam Study Guides

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

It's nice to have some help as you're preparing to pass the licensing exam. Maybe lots of help. It's a big exam with potential content spanning just about everything you've learned in school and in social work practice. But there's no need to get overwhelmed. And there's no reason to do it all by yourself. Many, many social workers have travelled this road before you.

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Drug Policy and Decriminalization, Racially Biased Policing, Coalition Building - Kassandra Frederique, MSW

Doin' The Work

Episode 5 Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW Guest: Kassandra Frederique, MSW 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. In this episode, I talk with Kassandra Frederique, who is the New York State Director of the Drug Policy Alliance.

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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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11 – Stages of Readiness for Change, Engagement and Building Rapport

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam • Past 30 Day statistics, According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, • 6.5% of the population over 12 reported heavy drinking • 9.2% reported illicit drug use • The majority of people who use recreationally will not need treatment • Addiction is […] Review for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam • Past 30 Day statistics, According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, • 6.5% of the population over 12 reported h

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The Code of Ethics - Responsibilities to the Broader Society

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

Knowing the NASW Code of Ethics means knowing the entire NASW Code of Ethics. To be prepared for the clinical social work exam, it's wise to dig past the micro practice principles in the code and continue all the way through to item #6, "Social Workers' Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society." That includes four subsections: social welfare, public participation, public emergencies, and social and political action.

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268 -Child and Elder Abuse Indicators

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] • Define terms related to sexual, physical, mental and financial abuse and neglect of children and adults • Identify signs of abuse or neglect in the victim as well as in the caregivers • Learn about mandatory reporting • Identify resources for the most up-to-date reporting guidelines CEU course is available at [link] • Define terms related to sexual, physical, mental and financial abuse and neglect of children and adults • Identify signs of abuse or neglect in

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09 -Models of Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment | Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Models of Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Learner Objectives ~ Identify the most common settings for co-occurring disorders treatment ~ Differentiate between the levels of treatment from intervention to residential level IV. ~ Identify specific characteristics of treatment in problem solving courts, jails Settings ~ Health Departments and […] Models of Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders Dr.

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10 -Starting and Running Individual and Group Sessions

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Tips for Individual and Group Counseling Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes LPC-MHSP, LMHC Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives • Review techniques to start and facilitate individual sessions • Learn ways to facilitate • Process groups • Random and planned psychoeducational groups General • How you start and manage individual and group […] Tips for Individual and Group Counseling Instructor: Dr.

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08 -Life Skills-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Life Skills Instructor; Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Review common life skills Communication Skills ~ Types ~ Written ~ Nonverbal ~ Oral Communication Skills ~ Assertiveness ~ Being open in expressing wishes, thoughts and feelings and encouraging others to do likewise. ~ Listening to […] Life Skills Instructor; Dr.

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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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266 -Child Development in a Social Context

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] Milestones of Childhood development.preventing stuck points. CEU course is available at [link] Milestones of Childhood development.preventing stuck points.

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07 -Recovery Oriented Systems of Care-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Recovery Oriented System of Care and Service Coordination Recovery Oriented Systems of Care ~ Affirms the real potential for permanent resolution of behavioral health problems ~ Offers solutions to behavioral health problems on a community and cultural level ~ Shift away from risk management and relapse prevention toward encouraging clients to self-define goals and take […] Recovery Oriented System of Care and Service Coordination Recovery Oriented Systems of Care ~ Affirms the real potent

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265 -Milestones of Child Development

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] Identify the major psycho-social milestones for each age group. Learn about things that may thwart development. Identify protective factors for healthy development. Conceptualize behaviors as goal-driven in order to better understand their purpose and provide appropriate redirection CEU course is available at [link] Identify the major psycho-social milestones for each age group.

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264 -Addressing Adult ADHD

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] Participants will identify current points to remember about ADHD, Learn how to help motivate a person with ADHD, Identify ways to get someone with ADHD started even without motivation, Review treatment goals for clients, Identify interventions that can help people reach treatment goals, Explore an activity to help clients develop their action plan.

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05 -Diagnosis-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn mnemonics to identify signs of intoxication and withdrawal of various substances as well as mental health symptoms Learn mnemonics to identify signs of intoxication and withdrawal of various substances as well as mental health symptoms

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04 -Assessment-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review methods for conducting assessment, which is an indepth process that involves information from the client and collateral sources to determine the nature, course and severity of the issues Review methods for conducting assessment, which is an indepth process that involves information from the client and collateral sources to determine the nature, course and severity of the issues

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263 -Animal Assisted Therapy

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Define Animal Assisted Therapy. Explore the research around animal assisted therapy. Review some techniques that can be used and some general cautions CEU course is available at [link] Define Animal Assisted Therapy. Explore the research around animal assisted therapy.

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262 -Supporting Student Mental Health

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review general guidelines for supporting student mental health. CEU course is available at [link] ~ Specific information regarding student athletes ~ Explore some information relevant to students regarding alcohol and drug use and disordered eating ~ Identify the basics for early crisis intervention Review general guidelines for supporting student mental health.

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03 -Screening-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives~ Review key skills for engagement~ Discuss factors impacting engagement~ Define screening~ Explore how to do a screening~ Identify types of screening instruments Objectives~ Review key skills for engagement~ Discuss factors impacting engagement~ Define screening~ Explore how to do a screening~ Identify types of screening instruments

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260- Best Practices in Anxiety Treatment

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn about current best practices including FLOAT, Positive Writing and new recommendations regarding the use of benzodiazapines in the treatment of anxiety. CEU course is available at [link] Learn about current best practices including FLOAT, Positive Writing and new recommendations regarding the use of benzodiazapines in the treatment of anxiety.

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261 -Addressing Transition Issues in High School and College Students

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn about 15 common stressors for students who are transitioning to college life from high school, and techniques parents, teachers, and college administration can use to ease the transition and ensure student success. CEU course is available at [link] Learn about 15 common stressors for students who are transitioning to college life from high school, and techniques parents, teachers, and college administration can use to ease the transition and ensure student success.

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06 -Documentation-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review characteristics and procedures for effective clinical documentation Review characteristics and procedures for effective clinical documentation

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267 -Domestic Violence Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] CEU course is available at [link]