Sat.Nov 10, 2018 - Fri.Nov 16, 2018

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Into the DSM - Histrionic Personality Disorder

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

Let's visit Cluster B personality disorders. You know ones. The dramatic, emotional, erratic group: antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, and, today's spotlight item, histrionic personality disorder. Personality disorders--as opposed to just personality--involve patterns of beliefs and behaviors that severely impair those diagnosed with them. A full 10-15% of people meet criteria for a personality disorder.

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334 -Preventing Trauma and Depression During the Holidays

Counselor Toolbox podcast

The holidays can bring up feelings of grief, guilt, loneliness, anger, trauma/helplessness, and depression/hopelessness. We will discuss common holiday-related triggers and potential interventions. The holidays can bring up feelings of grief, guilt, loneliness, anger, trauma/helplessness, and depression/hopelessness. We will discuss common holiday-related triggers and potential interventions.

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333 -Meditation Techniques for Reducing Distress and Improving Health and Happiness

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Meditation has been shown to help people cultivate happy feelings. Meditation can tame monkey mind and improve concentration and clarity. Meditation can reduce blood pressure and improve sleep. There are a variety of different types of meditation, it is important for people to find one that “fits” for them. Meditation has been shown to help people cultivate happy feelings.

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