Learning Social Worker

AUGUST 16, 2019

In this ‘guest blog’ I shall share the reflections of a colleague, Catherine (not her real name). This piece of writing is bursting with passion for practice and for the young people she serves. I found it emotionally moving and uplifting. What fascinated me is the way that the vital role of ‘personal advisor’ is misunderstood and perhaps under-valued.

Domestic Violence 52

Domestic Violence Counseling Interventional Mental Health 52

Pure Recovery California

AUGUST 13, 2019

Sleep Deprivation is a very real health problem and can lead to so many other issues beyond just feeling cranky and groggy. Missing out on the recommended amount of sleep and not getting enough good REM cycles each night while sleeping can lead to significant health effects that can become long-term or chronic issues. With today’s overcrowded lifestyles, and people always “being on” because of connected devices that offer a steady stream of text and email messages, lack of proper sleep has becom

Addiction 52

Addiction Anxiety Depression Recovery 52

Society of Clinical Psychology

AUGUST 12, 2019

For the past 60 years, psychological research as a whole has been dominated by the deficit model of psychopathology that centers on disorder, damage, and mental illness. Thus, the focus of psychology has been mostly on what goes wrong with individuals rather than on what goes right with them, especially among minority populations such as immigrants.

Psychology 52

Psychology Clinic University Schools 52

Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 16, 2019

Objectives - Define MAT - Explore barriers to treatment What is Our Goal - Help people - Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety - Agitation - Sleep disruption - Anhedonia - Fatigue - Feelings of worthlessness and guilt - Stay alive (not overdose or commit suicide) - Be relatively pain free (bidirectional with depression and anxiety) - Be independent - Improve interpersonal relationships - Be financially secure - Be “productive” members of society to their ability Objectives - Define MAT - Exp

Anxiety 20

Anxiety Depression 20

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 15, 2019

Summary - Dementia can be permanent or temporary and caused by a variety of factors including - Diabetes - HIV - Stroke/Heart attack - Depression - Thiamine deficiency - CO2 poisoning - Lewy bodies - Genetics - A variety of interventions can be used to assist the person with dementia and their caregivers - Ensure sufficient sleep - Assist with communication - Conduct functional assessments of preferred and problem behaviors Summary - Dementia can be permanent or temporary and caused by a variety

Case Management 20

Case Management Communication Interventional Depression 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 13, 2019

Summary ~ Strengthen the motivation to change throughout the change process. ~ Identify high-risk situations ~ Develop coping strategies and skills to avoid high-risk situations and to deal with them when they are unavoidable. ~ Recognize and implement changes to the environment and lifestyle to minimize the frequency of high-risk situations and to strengthen commitment to change.

Mental Health 20

Mental Health Addiction Disorder 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

AUGUST 10, 2019

NCMHCE Review Human Diversity Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Counselor Education Host: Counselor Toolbox Podcast, NCMHCE Exam Review Podcast Objectives ~ Explore issues related to the counseling relationships with people who are culturally different ~ Identify approaches to use with culturally diverse clients Explore Cultural Diversity ~ Many of the problems experienced […] NCMHCE Review Human Diversity Dr.

Diversity 20

Diversity Counseling 20

Society of Clinical Psychology

AUGUST 15, 2019

It is becoming increasingly common for psychologists to have clients who identify as LGB. Murphy, Rawlings, and Howe (2002) found “Fifty-six percent of participants had seen at least one LGB client in the past week. Among these participants, the mean percentage of LGB clients was 12%” (p. 185). LGB affirmative practice is highly essential for clinicians due to health disparities of LGB individuals.

Clinic 52

Clinic Psychology Mental Health Adoption 52