May, 2020

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Improving parenting assessments

Martin Webber

Dr Tracee Green discusses her research just published in the Routledge Handbook of Social Work Practice Research.

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Free Online Meditation Retreat: May 15

Creative Play Therapist

BRINGING WORLDS TOGETHER: A Free Online Retreat for All in China and the West. with Dr. Jack Kornfield, Dr. Trudy Goodman and Teja Bell. Recording Available. Presented by: Dr. Jack Kornfield. Dr. Trudy Goodman. Teja Bell. In this time of global crisis, we need ways to steady our hearts, practices to strengthen our courage, compassion, tenderness and care.

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Loneliness and psychosis in clinical practice

Society of Clinical Psychology

In practice, clinical psychologists typically focus on diagnosing and treating specific mental health conditions. As a consequence, the social needs and priorities of clients have often been down-played or treated as secondary considerations. However, this approach is rapidly changing as accumulating evidence shows that loneliness—the distressing feeling that our social relationships are not meeting our needs – has substantial negative impacts on mental and physical health and recovery.

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Give Yourself a Fighting Chance. Put Stable People in Your Support Network

A Splintered Mind

If you struggle with suicide, depression or anxiety, the types of people you have in your support network can make the difference between them being a lifeline or a weight. It’s been over two years since I was last suicidal. I wasn’t making dark and deadly plans at the time. I simply thought I would be better off dead. It was the matter-of-factness of the “epiphany” that startled me the most.

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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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Professional Certificates for Macro Social Workers

Michigan Girl's Café

Lifelong learning is is important for personal and professional development. First, it enhances our understanding of the world around us. Second, it provides us with more opportunities for career advancement. Social workers and allied professionals in particular are required to obtain continuing education units (CEUs) for licensing renewal. CEUs are typically offered as a course, workshop, or webinar by universities, agencies, and associations.

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Episode 15 – Indigenous Research, Disability Research and Activist Research with Associate Professor Dr John Gilroy.

Social Work Discoveries

[link]. Hello friends, Today’s episode was recorded in collaboration and partnership with the Men’s Health Information and Research Centre (MHIRC) and mengage.org.au in the lead up to Men’s Health Week (Australia) 2020. This is the first in a series of Men’s Health related interviews. In today’s conversation we look into many of the intersections of research, social work, activism, disabilities, Indigenous perspectives, which are all interconnected in the life and w

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Mental Health in Schools - Tre King, MSW

Doin' The Work

Episode 29. Guest: Tre King, MSW. 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. . In this episode, I talk with Tre King, who is a Mental Health Coordinator in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

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Quickstart Guide to Understanding and Addressing Anxiety

Counselor Toolbox podcast

» Review the symptoms of anxiety in adults and children » Explore the impacts of anxiety » Identify strategies for prevention and intervention » Review the symptoms of anxiety in adults and children » Explore the impacts of anxiety » Identify strategies for prevention and intervention

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Zoom Classroom Legal Implications & Discussion

Karen Zgoda

A colleague sent me an interesting article he wrote called “ Is Zoom a Classroom? ‘ that explores the legal ramifications of defaulting to Zoom classrooms in #TheseUncertainTimes. For example: A student cleaned their gun on Zoom during class. If that happened to me, could I discipline the student? Even though they are in their own apartment?

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Meet the authors

Martin Webber

Watch the launch of the Routledge Handbook of Social Work Practice Research here.

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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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Talking about social work practice research

Martin Webber

Co-editor Lynette Joubert in conversation with me about the new Handbook.

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Where does social work ‘fit’ in mental health?

Martin Webber

Major national survey of mental health social workers launches today.

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Participate in social work practice research

Martin Webber

Mental health social work research studies recruiting now.

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Anger, Guilt, Jealousy, and Their Functions

Counselor Toolbox podcast

- Explore the function and impact of anger - Identify the types of threats that may prompt anger - ldentify different types of anger to include - Run of the mill anger - Irritation - Resentment - Envy/Jealousy - Guilt/Regret - Explore the function and impact of anger - Identify the types of threats that may prompt anger - ldentify different types of anger to include - Run of the mill anger - Irritation - Resentment - Envy/Jealousy - Guilt/Regret

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Interpersonal Skills Recognizing How the Past Impacts the Present

Counselor Toolbox podcast

-Identify signs of relationship insecurities -Explore how past relationships impact present relationships -Identify at least 5 interventions to address relationship insecurities -Identify signs of relationship insecurities -Explore how past relationships impact present relationships -Identify at least 5 interventions to address relationship insecurities

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Love Language and Tempermant

Counselor Toolbox podcast

- Identify the characteristics of each dimension of temperament and how awareness of temperament can improve relationships. - Learn about love languages and how those can be used to enhance relationships. - Identify the characteristics of each dimension of temperament and how awareness of temperament can improve relationships. - Learn about love languages and how those can be used to enhance relationships.

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Developing Healthy Relationships

Counselor Toolbox podcast

» Learn about boundaries signs of violations and how to maintain them » Summarize the characteristics of healthy relationships » Learn about boundaries signs of violations and how to maintain them » Summarize the characteristics of healthy relationships

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Developing Self-Esteem and Positive Self-Talk

Counselor Toolbox podcast

> Identify the function of negative self talk > Explain the benefits of positive self talk > Describe 15 methods for teaching positive self talk to people of all ages > Identify the function of negative self talk > Explain the benefits of positive self talk > Describe 15 methods for teaching positive self talk to people of all ages

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Teaching Psychological Flexibility

Counselor Toolbox podcast

» Define psychological flexibility » Explore how to apply psychological flexibility » Identify the shortcut question » Define psychological flexibility » Explore how to apply psychological flexibility » Identify the shortcut question

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Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Group and Individual Activities

Counselor Toolbox podcast

-Review the cognitive triad. -Identify ways to teach the following cognitive behavioral skills in group -ABC-DEs, Cognitive Restructuring, Unhooking, Psychological Flexibility Matrix -Review the cognitive triad.

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Psychodynamics and Safety- Group and Individual Activities

Counselor Toolbox podcast

~ Review the basics of psychodynamics ~ Phenomenological reality (autobiography) ~ Transference ~ Compare and contrast (are you safe now?) ~ Creating PACER safety and Mindfulness of the Present ~ Review the basics of psychodynamics ~ Phenomenological reality (autobiography) ~ Transference ~ Compare and contrast (are you safe now?

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Hoarding and Conquering the Clutter

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Overcoming hoarding, a mental disorder recognized by the American Psychiatric Association, requires more than pop psychology and a 30-gallon garbage bag. In the new book Conquer the Clutter, social worker Elaine Birchall, founder of the Canadian National Hoarding Coalition, and co-author Suzanne Cronkwright, provide practical strategies for regaining control.