Save the Social Worker
DECEMBER 29, 2020
You probably already know this. You need good supervision to progress as a social worker. Not supervision that tells you what to do. But supervision that works with you, for you. How do you do that? But more importantly, why should you do that? Let’s start with what good supervision looks like, before we go into how to make your own supervision better.
Psychological Health Care
DECEMBER 21, 2020
After a year of uncertainty and periods of isolation brought about by COVID-19, many people will be setting expectations for an extra jolly Christmas and planning time connecting with family and friends in celebration. However, for many people the festive season can also magnify financial issues, family conflict and loneliness and increase stress for people with anxiety and depression.
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A Splintered Mind
DECEMBER 7, 2020
All was not terrible in 2020. The press will try to convince you otherwise, but their job is to panic you into thinking the world is ending any minute…again…so that you click on their news links to help them make money. I'm sure your personal life is filled with happy events that spit in the eye of Cynicism 2020. In fact, I'm positive I can rattle off dozens of such events in my own personal life.
Creative Play Therapist
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Click for your free download. This feelings can be found in the "Mindful Monsters Therapeutic Workbook" along with close to 100 other interventions, coloring pages, crafts and worksheets. The workbook can be used on its own, or alongside the children's book "Be Mindful of Monsters.". Visit BumbleBLS.com/Shop to buy these books. “Be Mindful of Monsters” is an early reader created to help children understand and cope with powerful emotions.
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Millennial Social Worker
DECEMBER 26, 2020
Grief, I’ve learned, is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give, but cannot. All that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go.”. ? Jamie Anderson. Many of us have experienced some form of grief this year. We have all felt its weight in one way or the other.
Society of Clinical Psychology
DECEMBER 23, 2020
To say that 2020 has been a “hard” year is almost facetious. The truth of the matter is, for many people 2020 has been a series of struggles at the hands of two pandemics, one that was novel and the other that was not. In being frank, 2020 was arguably disproportionately more difficult for Black people than any other group. African Americans in the United States had (and likely continue to have) more infections, hospitalizations, and subsequent deaths from COVID-19 than any other racial/ethnic g
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Clinical Philosophy
DECEMBER 23, 2020
In Where's the Problem? Rachel Cooper offers us, amongst other things, a reading of a central aspect of Laing & Esterson's classic Sanity, Madness and the Family. Much of her paper is concerned with evaluating the idea that mental disorders are or are not 'in' the individuals diagnosed with them. I want to leave off discussion of philosophical psychiatry's curious use of that preposition for another time; for now the focus shall be on her reading of Laing & Esterson (hereafter: Laing).
Social Work Bubble
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Before diving into my New Year Resolutions, let’s remind ourselves what effective goals look like. Creating SMART goals can hold us accountable, and describe goals in more realistic ways. It means our goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Oriented. With this magic formula in mind, you can be sure to create goals that you CAN and WILL achieve.
Beautiful Voyager
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Panic attacks from anxiety are nothing new and nothing to be ashamed of. The annoying time when your body preps for fight or flight can be nerve-racking, especially when your brain knows that there’s no real danger. Some symptoms of panic attack include pain or tightness in chest, a sense of impending danger, trembling, dizziness and nausea, shortness of breath, heart pounding, and sweating But the good news is, yoga can help you with some of these uncomfortable physical symptoms.
Shelter, Inc
DECEMBER 15, 2020
“Every child deserves a happy childhood, one they would not be sad to remember later on.” – unknown. . ‘Tis the holiday season when gift-giving plays a prominent role. Much time is spent finding the perfect toy, the right-size clothes, or anything for that hard-to-shop-for relative. Too often, we forget the best gift of all is a happy memory.
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.
Society of Clinical Psychology
DECEMBER 23, 2020
When we think of eating disorders, we often picture a very thin, white woman. Consistently, this is how eating disorders are often portrayed in the media. However, diverse groups of people experience eating disorders, and there is growing evidence that eating disorders and associated thoughts and behaviors might be more prominent in minoritized individuals—including racial and ethnic minorities, sexual and gender minorities, and individuals with obesity.
Save the Social Worker
DECEMBER 17, 2020
Table of Contents. 1. What is social work interviewing? 2. Why interview? 3. Who do you interview? Involuntary clients. Voluntary clients. 4. How do you interview? Just before that…. 5. How do you interview better? Know where you are. Verbal. Vocal. Non-verbal. Ease people in. Be mindful. 6. Conclusion. Think about social work interviewing… and your mind might hark back to the scenes in CSI Miami.
N.A.H
DECEMBER 10, 2020
I saw a message online recently which said “Can we talk about college majors. I see many people struggling to find a job with degrees because... The post Can We Talk About College Majors? appeared first on N.A.H.
The Social Care Elf
DECEMBER 6, 2020
This study explores the use of humour as a practice tool in social care, drawing on the humour-health hypothesis as the premise of the investigation and identifying both positive and negative impacts that definitely warrant some more thought and exploration. The Elves are not new to the idea that humour can be an important tool [read the full story.].
Beautiful Voyager
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Photo by Lukasz Szmigiel. Learn more about this approach to mental health that’s skyrocketed in popularity over the last few months The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a number of layoffs and furloughs across industries, as well as a number of other stress-inducing difficulties. While it hasn’t been an easy road for most, it has brought new, unique forms of therapy and self-care to the forefront of the public’s attention.
Social Work Bubble
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Being a therapist and social worker can make for chaotic days and constantly changing schedules. So how do we manage to stay on top of it all? Here is the breakdown of my daily schedule (generally speaking) and what my days look like as a therapist in New York City. As a fee-for-service therapist, my schedule is ultimately up to me. My caseload is as big as I want it to be, and my schedule is flexible based on each day.
Society of Clinical Psychology
DECEMBER 6, 2020
Whether striving for personal growth or seeking ways to overcome difficult challenges and adversities, resilience has become an ideological goal pursued by many. There is an abundance of research on what defines resilience (e.g., bouncing back from adversity to positive indicators of functioning; Southwick et al., 2014), the indicators of resilience (e.g., traits, characteristics, and resources; Luthar et al., 2000), and strategies to increase resilience (e.g., psychoeducation, physical activity
Clinical Psychology of Social Interaction
DECEMBER 1, 2020
In our digital intervention tools, S.C.O.T.T. and Zirkus Empathico were documented on behalf of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a Deutsche Welle contribution. Isabel Dziobek reports about their benefits for individuals on the autism spectrum and Zirkus Empathico is tested for the first time with an autistic boy (production by CONTEXT FILM Produktion for doc.station Medienproduktion GmbH; in German).
N.A.H
DECEMBER 3, 2020
In the past as a student, and even today as a practitioner I have often found it challenging to find mentoring and supervision opportunities for people... The post Discussing Macro Social Work appeared first on N.A.H.
Clinical Philosophy
DECEMBER 20, 2020
I've posted my latest piece on Duncan Double's 'Relational Psychiatry' blog instead of here. In it I articulate different senses of relationality and urge that we don't weaken relational thinking in psychiatry by conflating them.
Beautiful Voyager
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Photo by Anna Pelzer. There is a lot of talk recently about how what you eat affects your mental health. Is what you are putting in your body really causing mental health symptoms? Well, according to the latest research, yes, anxiety can be affected by food intolerances. Not only do sufferers have to manage having people around them minimizing their symptoms and living in fear of exposure to an allergen, but the recent discovery of how the gut and the brain interact is cause for concern too.
A Splintered Mind
DECEMBER 18, 2020
As I wind up my latest book project, I thought it might be a good time to share an interview of sorts I did a few months ago. I was asked to answer the question “Is suicide preventable?” in three sentences. Can such a question be answered in three sentences? Actually, it can be answered with one word: Yes. I elaborated on that word with three sentences that I hope are helpful to somebody.
Creative Play Therapist
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Karen Fried at the Violet Oaklander Foundation has created this free online dollhouse for use in Tele-Play Therapy. Check it out here. In January they will also be releasing online puppets! -. Karen and Violet host a Zoom support group on Sunday mornings at 9:30am PST that features various speakers each week. You can join by emailing Karen at karenfried@kandmcenter.com.
Doin' The Work
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Episode 36. Guest: Nathan Stephens, 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. . This episode is sponsored by Designs by Tee , bringing you positive, socially conscious tees and accessories.
N.A.H
DECEMBER 3, 2020
The Psychology Department Clinic at Yale University has created a resource page for issues pertaining to the mental health of minoritized groups, including anti-racism resources. Topical... The post Diversity and Anti-Racism Resources from the Yale Psychology Department Clinic appeared first on N.A.H.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Explore PACER strategies to help children develop tools to stay healthy and happy Motivation ~ 5 Dimensions ~ Physical: Energy, comfort, health ~ Affective: Happy ~ Cognitive: Why is it something you would want to do? ~ Environmental: Prompts/Triggers; star charts; token economies ~ Relational: How will it make [caregiver] happy ~ Other ~ Seek […] Explore PACER strategies to help children develop tools to stay healthy and happy Motivation ~ 5 Dimensions ~ Physical: Energy, comfort, health
Learning Social Worker
DECEMBER 30, 2020
Book review, by Stephanie Hassanali (nurse and clinical nurse trainer), of He Died Waiting: Learning the lessons – a bereaved mother’s view of mental health services by Caroline Aldridge. I read He Died Waiting because I want to impact positively on outcomes for everyone, “patients”, professionals and families. I have worked hard to put into practice care that is personalised.
Irish Socail Worker
DECEMBER 15, 2020
In this blog, I want to revisit the issue of the impact my professional privilege and power, in the clinical space, has on services users. My current research interest focuses on caring masculinities amongst Irish fathers of children with a disability. I originally set out to explore these father’s caring experiences, through a critical theory, that challenges notions of epistemic privilege and professional knowledge, through the writings of Foucault and Bourdieu.
N.A.H
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Check out this video from The Root that describes the design of one of white supremacy’s most insidious and lasting design strategies: Redlining. “To understand racism... The post “How Redlining Shaped Black America as We Know it” appeared first on N.A.H.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
DECEMBER 19, 2020
PACER Strategies for Mental Health ~ Relational ~ Social support to prevent distress and aid in coping and prevention of cognitive decline (which means supports need to be mentally and physically healthy too) ~ Significant others ~ Support groups ~ Spiritual leaders ~ Self esteem ~ Communication skills to ask for what is needed and maintain boundaries ~ Respite care for caregivers PACER Strategies for Mental Health ~ Relational ~ Social support to prevent distress and aid in coping and preventio
Counselor Toolbox podcast
DECEMBER 6, 2020
Summary - HIV impacts the person Physically, Affectively, Cognitively, Environmentally and Relationally - Behavioral health professionals can aid in screening for comorbid/confounding conditions and making referrals as appropriate - Behavioral health professionals can - Enhance and maintain motivation for treatment compliance - Assist in processing powerful emotions related to the diagnosis and associated issues - Introduce cognitive behavioral tools and strategies to help the person cope - Educ
Counselor Toolbox podcast
DECEMBER 10, 2020
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