Martin Webber
JULY 30, 2016
Tomorrow I’ll be riding the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 to raise money for two fantastic small charities. The McPin Foundation places the lived experience of people affected by mental health problems at the heart of research.
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam
JULY 16, 2016
The questions in the mental status exam include all the basic of social work assessment. While the MSE's lack of full exploration into the biopsychosocialspiritual components of client experience makes it an imperfect tool for social work, it's still a good start. That's why you'll see the MSE used in many clinical settings and why you shouldn't be surprised to see a question about the MSE on the social work licensing exam (e.g., "A social workers asks a client to spell a word backwards.
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Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 28, 2016
Many clients struggle with managing their emotions and resulting behavioral reactions. DBT skills of distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness can be used to assist virtually any client in improving their reactions to distressing events. Many clients struggle with managing their emotions and resulting behavioral reactions.
Social Work Tech
JULY 19, 2016
Every month, the licensing board in my state puts out a list of disciplinary actions that it has doled out to MFTs, Clinical Social Workers, and other practitioners of the behavioral sciences. I read every single one of those. It’s trashy, I know. It’s amazing what people do to lose their license (or put it in peril). Reading the disciplinary actions is a good reminder to make sure I don’t do something silly, willfully or not.
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The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam
JULY 12, 2016
To meet criteria for bipolar I disorder, a manic episode is required--it may be followed by a hypomanic or major depressive episode. (For bipolar II, a hypomanic episode + a current or past major depressive episode are required.) Here are the criteria for a manic episode: A. Distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood with increased goal-directed activity or energy, lasting at least 1 week.
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam
JULY 6, 2016
If you've encountered schizoaffective disorder in your work with clients, questions about the diagnosis on the licensing exam shouldn't give you much trouble. For everyone else, here's a quick primer. The essential formula to remember with schizoaffective disorder is psychotic symptoms + mood symptoms which are independent of the psychotic symptoms.
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Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 24, 2016
The behaviors of someone in active addiction are very similar to those of a person with a personality disorder. Both people developed these behaviors as a way to survive. Treatment involves understanding the function of the behaviors, identifying alternate ways to meet those needs and helping the client individualize interventions to make them the most effective.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 24, 2016
When people are in active addiction, their behavior often appears very antisocial. In this presentation we explore how and why those behaviors develop, ways to intervene and how to differentiate between addictive behaviors and a personality disorder. When people are in active addiction, their behavior often appears very antisocial. In this presentation we explore how and why those behaviors develop, ways to intervene and how to differentiate between addictive behaviors and a personality disorder
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 24, 2016
Employment serves many functions in early recovery from providing structure, a source of social support, financial independence and a source of self-esteem. There are certain qualities that make a work environment ideal for people in early recovery. We discuss everything from career exploration to interviewing and maintaining a job once you have it.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 15, 2016
The behaviors of someone in active addiction are very similar to those of a person with a personality disorder. Both people developed these behaviors as a way to survive. Treatment involves understanding the function of the behaviors, identifying alternate ways to meet those needs and helping the client individualize interventions to make them the most effective.
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.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 2, 2016
Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Panic Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs CEs available at: [link] Objectives – Define panic – Examine how the fight or flight reaction can be corrupted to prompt panic attacks – Examine the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, biological sources of the stress reaction – Explore a […] Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Panic Dr.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 2, 2016
Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Depression Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives – Define depression (symptoms) – Learn how to ask strengths-based assessment questions – Identify a range of potential causes for depression – Explore activities and […] Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Depression
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 2, 2016
Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Bipolar Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives – What is bipolar – What causes bipolar disorder (and how to mitigate it) – Emotionally (Stress reduction, Anger Mangement, Happiness) – Mentally (Cognitive Errors […] Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Recovery from Bipolar Dr.
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 25, 2016
The adrenals are responsible for the fight or flight reaction and making sex hormones (libido). When the adrenals become fatigued, the body responds with apathy, exhaustion and "sputters" of unexplained adrenaline. Adrenal fatigue symptoms largely overlap with depression and anxiety making it hard to diagnose. In this presentation, Dr. Snipes encourages clinicians to educate clients about adrenal fatigue and the importance of taking care of the body in addition to the mind in the recovery proces
Counselor Toolbox podcast
JULY 2, 2016
PTSD can develop from a single trauma, or from multiple, ongoing traumatic experiences. In this presentation Dr. Snipes examines how PTSD symptoms can be viewed as the brain's way to keep the person safe. These behaviors serve a survival function. Once their functions are understood, then the person can set out to identify alternate, less disruptive or problematic behaviors to achieve the same goal.
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