March, 2018

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The (Not So) Secret Life of a Social Work Academic

Martin Webber

What do social work academics do in their spare time? Well, they ride a bike across America, of course! OK, so that’s a bit extreme. But it’s exactly what a colleague of mine has done.

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Speaking event

Jaeran Kim

I’m pleased to announce that I will be presenting at the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) conference this coming August. Please consider attending! 2018 NACAC conference flyer.

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Consulting, Reproductive Justice, Racial Equity - Nicole Clark, LMSW

Doin' The Work

Episode 2 Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW Guest: Nicole Clark, LMSW 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 Nicole Clark, of Nicole Clark Consulting. Nicole is a licensed social worker in Brooklyn, New York.

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Contemporary Issues in Understanding Immigrant Mental Health Needs and Challenges

Society of Clinical Psychology

This SCP Blog by Dr. Anu Asnaani is sponsored by the Diversity Committee of SCP and briefly explores contemporary issues in understanding immigrant mental health needs and challenges to detection and treatment of psychological distress in our global communities. One of our increasing challenges as mental health professionals domestically and internationally is ensuring we are meeting the needs of the truly global populations that make up our local communities.

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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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ASWB Exam Outline Changes

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

If you didn't know, you wouldn't notice, but the Association of Social Work Boards (the ASWB)--the people who write and administer the social work licensing exam--have made some changes. The minor tweaks to the old exam content outlines kicked in with the new year (2018). The more with-it exam prep companies have adjusted their offerings to fit the new guidelines (SWTP, for example).

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247- Assertiveness Skills

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Assertiveness skills help people feel empowered and get their needs met. CEU course is available at [link] Assertiveness skills help people feel empowered and get their needs met.

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Section 10 Graduate School Survival Guide and Tip Sheet

Society of Clinical Psychology

This SCP Student Blog piece by the SCP Section 10 Campus Reps is a useful resource to individuals who are preparing to apply to graduate schools in psychology. Applying to Graduate School? Determine what school, degree, focus you’re applying to based, not on what is interesting to you, but on what schools are most likely to connect you to the types of career options you want.

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Mental Health, Trauma, Self-Care, Advocacy - Jonathan Foiles, LCSW

Doin' The Work

Episode 1 Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW Guest: Jonathan Foiles, 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 In this episode, I talk with Jonathan Foiles, who is a clinical social worker in Chicago, Illinois.

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246 Helping Clients Deal with Grief

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] ~ Conceptualize grief in terms of any loss ~ Identify how failure to deal with grief can impact a person ~ Explore the stages of grief ~ Review activities and interventions to help people grieve CEU course is available at [link] ~ Conceptualize grief in terms of any loss ~ Identify how failure to deal with grief can impact a person ~ Explore the stages of grief ~ Review activities and interventions to help people grieve

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245 – Neurobiology Understanding the Big 6 Neurotransmitters

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives ~ Define Neurobiology ~ For the following neurotransmitters, Dopamine, GABA, Serotonin, Acetylcholine, identify: Their mechanism of action/purpose, Symptoms of excess & insufficiency and more. CEU course is available at [link] Objectives ~ Define Neurobiology ~ For the following neurotransmitters, Dopamine, GABA, Serotonin, Acetylcholine, identify: Their mechanism of action/purpose, Symptoms of excess & insufficiency and more.

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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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244 – Mindful Steps to Self Esteem

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Understand what self esteem is, why it is important and how to develop it and all the different factors influencing it. CEU course is available at [link] Understand what self esteem is, why it is important and how to develop it and all the different factors influencing it.

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Special Episode | Surfing the Worry Imp’s Wave

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Surfing the Worry Imp’s Wave What prompted you to write this book? I talk a lot in my classes about basic fears of rejection, isolation, failure, loss of control and the unknown triggering the fight or flight response. What types of things do children often worry about? Why do children worry about things that adults […] Surfing the Worry Imp’s Wave What prompted you to write this book?

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242 -Addressing Eating Issues and Food Addiction

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Examining both clinical and nonclinical eating and weight issues and interventions. CEU course is available at [link] Examining both clinical and nonclinical eating and weight issues and interventions.

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241 -Relapse Prevention Strategies

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Relapse Prevention for Co-Occurring Disorders Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Counseling CEU Course link [link] Objectives ~ Define Relapse ~ Identify triggers and warning signs of relapse ~ Review Relapse Syndrome and possible interventions ~ Explore the acronym DREAM ~ Define and identify vulnerabilities ~ Define and identify exceptions ~ Develop […] Relapse Prevention for Co-Occurring Disorders Dr.

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240 -Addressing Co-Dependency and Addiction

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Co-Dependency Counseling CEU Course [link] Objectives ~ Define codependency ~ Identify characteristics of the codependent relationship Why I Care/How It Impacts Recovery ~ Co-dependency can serve as an alternate addiction or distraction ~ Co-Dependents may use relationships to try to deal with depression or anxiety ~ Ultimately codependency is self-defeating because one of the few […] Co-Dependency Counseling CEU Course [link] Objectives ~ Define codependency ~ Identify characteristics of

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239 -Addressing Depressive Symptoms in Early Recovery

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Depression management interventions need to be individualized to address: ~ Acute crisis and dangerousness ~ Biomedical conditions and complications ~ Emotional, behavioral or cognitive issues ~ Readiness for change for EACH issue/objective ~ Strengths for addressing each issue ~ Relapse or continued problem potential ~ Stage of readiness for change ~ Recovery environment Depression management interventions need to be individualized to address: ~ Acute crisis and dangerousness ~ Biomedical condi

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238 -Addressing Vulnerabilities

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Vulnerabilities are situations or things that make it more difficult to deal with life on life’s terms leading to depression, anxiety or “stress” or make it easier for you to over-react or get stuck. Learn how common sense strategies like good nutrition and adequate sleep can help reduce emotional turmoil. Vulnerabilities are situations or things that make it more difficult to deal with life on life’s terms leading to depression, anxiety or “stress” or make it easier for you to over-react or get

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237 -Clinical Issues in Intensive Outpatient

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Intensive Outpatient Services: Clinical and Administrative Issues TIPs 46 & 47 Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LMHC Overview IOT ~ Multidimensional/Biopsychosocial ~ Recognizes dual disorders as chronic ~ Values case management ~ Blends evidence-based with community based services Core Features ~ 6–30 contact hours per week ~ Individualized step-up and step-down levels of care ~ Minimum […] Intensive Outpatient Services: Clinical and Administrative Issues TIPs 46 & 47 Dr.

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236 -Identification and Intervention with Complicated Grief

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Complicated Grief Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Define Complicated Grief ~ Examine the impact of CG ~ Identify risk factors for CG ~ Explore tasks for successful grief resolution Definitions: ~ Loss: Change that includes being without someone or something; physical loss of something […] Complicated Grief Dr.

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235 -Suicidality Awareness and Treatment

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Crisis Intervention and Preventing Suicide Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LMHC Objectives ~ The student will learn about: ~ How to estimate suicide risk ~ Factors altering risk of suicide and attempted suicide ~ Additional considerations in specific treatment settings ~ Strategies for enhancing motivation and promoting treatment engagement ~ Education points for the client and […] Crisis Intervention and Preventing Suicide Dr.

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234 -Legal Issues in Adult Mental Health

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Legal Issues in Adult Mental Health Services Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Review common Legal issues in Adult Mental Health ~ Rights ~ Protection ~ Involuntary commitment ~ The ADA ~ Emotional Support Animals Legal and Ethical Concepts ~ Principles of Ethics ~ Beneficence: Duty […] Legal Issues in Adult Mental Health Services Instructor: Dr.

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Five Tips for Psychology Graduate Students for Talking to Clients About Sex and Sexuality

Society of Clinical Psychology

This SCP Student Blog piece was written by Jessica Cowan, SCP/Section 10 Campus Representative, and Leja Wright from Antioch University in Seattle. Talking to clients about sex and sexuality in psychological interventions has been a sensitive topic throughout the history of our field. However, as we become increasingly aware of the complex interactions of biopsychosocial factors in the lives of our patients/clients, it is difficult to argue against the important role that sex/sexuality can play

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243 – Overview of Sex & Pornography Addiction and Interventions

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Explore sex and pornography addiction, its functions and interventions to help clients gain control of their sexual behaviors. CEU course is available at [link] Explore sex and pornography addiction, its functions and interventions to help clients gain control of their sexual behaviors.