February, 2019

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Crisis planning in early intervention in psychosis teams

Martin Webber

Crisis planning in early intervention teams.

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10 Important Life Symptoms that Verify You Need Therapy

The How to Social Worker

The How to Social Worker. 10 Important Life Symptoms that Verify You Need Therapy. There are clear signs that you need therapy. If you are struggling, check out this list of symptoms that can improve your life and outlook. 10 Important Life Symptoms that Verify You Need Therapy. Ben Barrett.

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An appreciation of ‘appreciative encouragers’. And a pair of fabulous boots!

Learning Social Worker

What is an ‘appreciative encourager’? I googled it and got no hits. Zilch. I got ‘positive encourager’, ‘appreciative inquiry’, ‘encourager’ but no ‘appreciative encourager’. Slight panic moment… last week I had used the term at a Research in Practice Conference on supervision where I had co-facilitated a workshop. The conference was amazing and I felt privileged to be asked to contribute.

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Realizing the Promise: Strategic Dissemination and Implementation of CBT in Public and Private Health Care Systems

Society of Clinical Psychology

Although considered the gold standard psychological treatment for many mental and behavioral health conditions, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) continues to be delivered at rates far below what research and expert recommendations suggest. Indeed, recent estimates suggest that as few as 5 percent of individuals with depression or anxiety receive CBT or other evidence-based psychotherapy (EBP).

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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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Into the DSM - Antisocial Personality Disorder

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

When is bad behavior just bad behavior, and when does it cross the line into being clinically significant? Let's take a look at the DSM criteria for antisocial personality disorder. They are: A. Pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others, occurring since age 15, including three or more of these: Failure to conform to social norms.

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Child Welfare, Foster Care, Family Preservation - Ronnita Waters, LCSW

Doin' The Work

Episode 14 Guest: Ronnita Waters, LCSW 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 In this episode, I talk with Ronnita Waters, who is the Program Operations Administrator at the Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc. in Miami, Florida.

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Person Centered Theory of Personality and Behavior

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Define “person centered theory” Explore how the PCT can help us understand differences in individuals responses to situations. Explore how PCT can be useful in developing effective treatment plans/interventions. To access the CEU/OPD/CPD course go to [link] in the US or [link] if you are in Australia Define “person centered theory” Explore how the PCT can help us understand differences in individuals responses to situations.

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Homelessness

Martin Webber

Ripon YMCA Sleep Easy 2019.

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364 -Neurotransmitters and Mood: Glutamate and GABA

Counselor Toolbox podcast

GABA is our natural Xanax and Glutamate is our main get-up-and-go neurochemical. Learn how these are interrelated, how they impact serotonin, dopamine and norepinepherine and ways to normalize levels. GABA is our natural Xanax and Glutamate is our main get-up-and-go neurochemical. Learn how these are interrelated, how they impact serotonin, dopamine and norepinepherine and ways to normalize levels.

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363 – Gamification in Counseling

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn how gamification can increase motivation, attention and improve outcomes and explore multiple easy ways to gamify most counseling issues. To access the CEU/OPD/CPD course go to [link] in the US or [link] if you are in Australia Learn how gamification can increase motivation, attention and improve outcomes and explore multiple easy ways to gamify most counseling issues.

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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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362 -Cannabidiol (CBD) and Mental Health

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CBD is a component of cannabis that has anti-anxiety, anti-epileptic, anti-psychotic and anti-inflammatory effects. Learn about the benefits as well as cautions for CBD. To access the CEU/OPD/CPD course go to [link] in the US or [link] if you are in Australia CBD is a component of cannabis that has anti-anxiety, anti-epileptic, anti-psychotic and anti-inflammatory effects.

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361 – Protective Factors for Addictions and Co-Occurring Disorders

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn about factors that we can enhance to help prevent or mitigate mental health and/or addiction issues. To access the CEU/OPD/CPD course go to [link] in the US or [link] if you are in Australia Learn about factors that we can enhance to help prevent or mitigate mental health and/or addiction issues.

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360- Food Addiction and Eating Issues

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn about how food can be used as addictive behavior and interventions to help people address emotional eating. To access the CEU/OPD/CPD course go to [link] in the US or [link] if you are in Australia Learn about how food can be used as addictive behavior and interventions to help people address emotional eating.

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Branching out: Religion-based mental health promotion

Society of Clinical Psychology

This student blog post by Bridgett R. Boxley from the College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology School, Prairie View A&M University addresses mental health promotion among faith communities. . A variety of health disparities are evident in many communities. This includes general medical and mental health treatment underutilization and disproportionate rates of illness.

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365 -Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone and Mood

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Identify the effects of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels on mood. Explore the effect of cortisol on sex hormones (and mood). Identify causes of sex hormone imbalances and possible interventions. To access the CEU/OPD/CPD course go to [link] in the US or [link] if you are in Australia Identify the effects of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone levels on mood.