Shaping The Future
Martin Webber
JULY 28, 2019
Some reflections on the 9th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health in York, July 2019.
July, 2019
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4 Benefits of Quitting Sugar & 7 Ways It’s Similar to Drugs
Pure Recovery California
JULY 30, 2019
It would be difficult to find anyone that thinks junk foods, especially sugar, are healthy for us. Even knowing how unhealthy they are, many of us struggle to cut back, or eliminate them from our diet altogether. Why is this so difficult? It turns out, sugary foods share many common characteristics with addictive substances like alcohol, cocaine, heroin and opioids. 7 Ways Sugar and Addictive Drugs are Similar.
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How to Prepare for Therapy to Get Guaranteed Results (22 Surefire Ways!)
The How to Social Worker
JULY 23, 2019
The How to Social Worker. How to Prepare for Therapy to Get Guaranteed Results (22 Surefire Ways!). Preparing for therapy can be a scary task. There is a massive amount of misinformation out there! This often overshadows the benefits of therapy. However, therapy is an incredibly dynamic and helpful experience. Learn how to prepare for therapy with this ultimate guide!
Wearable devices as adjuncts in treating anxiety: Weighing up the benefits and risks
Society of Clinical Psychology
JULY 11, 2019
Technological developments in e-mental health represent an exciting new frontier for psychologists. While these developments bring opportunities, they also pose numerous challenges. The rise of mental health technologies targeted directly at consumers is at risk of becoming a growing pipeline of alternative treatments with little or no supporting evidence.
5 Must Haves for Case Management
Advertiser: Caseworthy
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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Clinical Philosophy
JULY 1, 2019
Previous multi-author collections of English language essays in phenomenological psychopathology include Rollo May, Ernest Angel and Henri Ellenberger (1958) Existence: A New Dimension in Psychiatry and Psychology ; John Cutting and Michael Shepherd (1986) The Clinical Roots of the Schizophrenia Concept: Translations of Seminal European Contributions ; and Matthew Broome, Robert Harland, Gareth Owen and Argyris Stringaris (2013) The Maudsley Reader in Phenomenological Psychiatry.
The rain it falls not so sweetly
The Vintage Social Worker
JULY 3, 2019
I’m laying in bed listening to the rain falling, gentle, steady soothing rain the sort of rain that falls softly into a summers evening and makes the world smell sweet and clean after a warm day. I am returned momentarily to my childhood and the memory of a bedroom at our home in Stanford-le-hope where I am laying listening to just such rain feeling warm, safe and secure.
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Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for Recovery
Pure Recovery California
JULY 23, 2019
It’s estimated that Meditation and Mindfulness practices have existed for more than 5,000 years. Most people think of meditation as a person sitting in a quiet place with legs crossed, arms out, and fingers pointed towards the sky, while either humming or sitting entirely in silence. There is much more to meditation than a person’s location and body position, however.
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for PTSD
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 31, 2019
Summary - Trauma impacts the person biopsychosocially - Behavioral interventions can help them prevent and address avoidance and hypervigilance - Cognitive interventions can help them - Understand the function of their symptoms to choose effective ways of dealing with them - Address unhelpful cognitions about the trauma, themselves and the world - Reduce chronic stress to help the HPA-Axis rebalance and recover - Assist in integrating the trauma narrative so it is not a “loose end.
Nutritional Psychiatry for Improved Mental Health
Pure Recovery California
JULY 16, 2019
Mental health awareness is finally on the forefront of minds everywhere and it is the foundation of human behavior. It affects every move people make, as well as what they say and how they think. We are now beginning to understand just how much nutrition dramatically affects mental health. Choosing the right food for the brain and gut health is essential to proper brain function, and Nutritional Psychiatry is leading the charge for much of this newfound awareness.
The Benefits of Exercise and Endorphins for Recovery
Pure Recovery California
JULY 9, 2019
Exercise produces a variety of benefits for both the body and brain. It is common for fitness junkies to get their “high” after a long, sweaty workout. Their energy levels increase, their depression diminishes, and they tend to feel happier overall. So, what causes this happy feeling after exercising? Well, the short answer is that the body produces endorphins , but the matter is much more complicated than that.
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.
Mental Health Aspects of Bariatric Surgery
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 25, 2019
Objectives - Learn about bariatric surgery - Explore reasons for the surgery and increase in popularity - Identify the psychosocial outcomes of bariatric surgery - Identify common presenting issues in persons seeking bariatric surgery - Explore current recommendations for assessment protocols and presurgical preparation for bariatric surgery - Identify postoperative mental and physical health issues which may occur and need to be addressed Types of Bariatric Surgery - Bariatric surgeries all aim
NCMHCE Dangerousness and Abuse
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 19, 2019
Summary - It is imperative for clinicians to be prepared for dealing with clients who may be violent or in abusive situations - Know your ethical imperatives regarding mandatory reporting. - Get additional training on safety practices for working with victims of abuse - If confronted with a call from someone who is in crisis but not your client, it is your responsibility to provide initial triage and assist the individual in getting to safety.
Enhancing Healthy Adolescent Development
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 17, 2019
Summary - Enhancing adolescent development means - Preventing adverse childhood experiences - Ensuring adequate growth and development - Enhancing protective factors in the person, home, school and community - Strategies include - Involving community groups, rec centers, businesses in providing opportunities for youth recreation and leadership - Working with schools to adjust curriculum to teach skills necessary for success including resiliency skills, health literacy and mental health promotion
Ethics Self-Care And Burnout
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 12, 2019
Summary - Burnout work environments are a reality - Burnout does not have to be - Burnout causes problems in - Health - Mental Health - Relationships - Work environment and employee retention - Ability to provide client services - Develop resilience and identifying the sources and interventions for your burnout Summary - Burnout work environments are a reality - Burnout does not have to be - Burnout causes problems in - Health - Mental Health - Relationships - Work environment and employee reten
Understanding the Autism Spectrum
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 11, 2019
Summary Resources - 100 Day Kit for Families - Age appropriate autism materials - Building Our Future: Educating Students on the Autism Spectrum - Autism Information for Social Workers and Counselors - Supporting Appropriate Behavior in Students with Asperger’s - Next Steps: A Guide For Families New To Autism - Puberty and Children on the Autism Spectrum - Transition-Preparing_for_a_Lifetime - Growing Up Together (For School-Aged Peers) - Growing Up Together (For Middle School-Aged Peers) Summar
Increasing Case Management Effectiveness
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 10, 2019
Summary - Access to, and close partnerships with, healthcare providers and community services resources are key factors of successful CM interventions that should target patients with the greatest needs and promote frequent contacts with the healthcare team - Assessments and interventions must be biopsychosocial and identify who, what, when, when and why Summary - Access to, and close partnerships with, healthcare providers and community services resources are key factors of successful CM interv
Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction And Mental Disorders on the Individual
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 6, 2019
406 -Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction and Mental Disorders on the Individual - Examine the biological (physical) impact of addiction and mental health issues on the individual - Examine the psychological impact of addiction and mental health issues on the individual - Examine the social impact of addiction and mental health issues on the individual - Identify interventions in each area. 406 -Biopsychosocial Impact of Addiction and Mental Disorders on the Individual - Examine the biological (p
Health Coaching in Case Management
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 5, 2019
Case managers who use health coaching Health coaches Provide self-management support - Educate clients - Bridge the gap between clinician and patient - Help patients navigate the health care system - Offer support and encouragement. CEUs/OPDs are available for this episode at allceus.com or australia.allceus.com Case managers who use health coaching Health coaches Provide self-management support - Educate clients - Bridge the gap between clinician and patient - Help patients navigate the health
Social Work Considerations for Addressing Chronic Conditions
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 4, 2019
405-Social Work Considerations for Addressing Chronic Conditions Treatment for persons with chronic conditions requires use of many strategies outside of traditional emotion or cognition focused counseling to educate, motivate and empower clients to take charge of their condition. ~ It is beneficial to educate the client as well as the family/support system about the condition, effects of the condition, expectations for improvement and benefits and drawbacks of possible interventions.
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