Social Work Futures

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Have you seen the film “The Social Dilemma?” In a previous post, I shared a couple of fine reviews specifically concerning the lack of diverse representation in the film – particularly when it comes to breakthrough thinking, practicing, research and imagining about the future in tech and beyond. Most concerning is the lack of inclusion of the voices of Women of Color who have been conducting important work in this space for many years.

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Interviewing University Communication Diversity 147

Martin Webber

OCTOBER 10, 2020

On World Mental Heath Day here is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of social connections for our mental health.

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Mental Health 130

The Socail Issue

OCTOBER 12, 2020

TweetI wrote a personal piece for the Guardian about how Covid-19 is impacting disabled people and families. Coronavirus has thrust us all into a new normal. Life has come to feel the same yet different. However, for some communities Covid has undermined their very ethos.

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Disability Mental Health 52

Clinical Psychology of Social Interaction

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Mahlet Kassa has recently joined us as a PhD student! She is interested in the relationship between our sense of bodily self and social cognition i.e. how we interact with others. Specifically, how interoception (the perception of signals from within the body) contributes to one’s concept of self and how this in turn interacts and influences affective and cognitive empathy.

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Empathy 52

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Counselor Toolbox podcast

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Summary - There is significant overlap between OCD and other psychiatric disorders - While ERP and SSRIs are the gold standard for addressing OCD behaviors, it is also important to address other underlying issues which may contribute to neurotransmitter disruption. - Trauma history (powerlessness and unsafeness) - Lack of emotional regulation skills. - Lack of happiness promoting behaviors - Lack of secure attachment (oxytocin) - Poor nutrition, sleep, iron deficiency - Hormone imbalances (gonad

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OCD Disorder Mental Health Psychiatric 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Addiction Awareness #ocdawareness #obsessivecompulsivedisorder Cheap CEUs are available for this presentation at [link] Objectives ~ Define obsessions and compulsions ~ Define obsessive compulsive personality disorder ~ Define addiction ~ Explore common obsessions and compulsions and their function ~ Explore why addiction often co-occurs with OCD ~ Identify interventions appropriate to assist […] Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Addiction Awareness #ocdaw

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Addiction Disorder OCD Interventional 20

Counselor Toolbox podcast

OCTOBER 10, 2020

Improving Health Literacy with Health Coaching Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Counseling CEUs Objectives – Define health literacy – Explain why health literacy is important – Explore health literacy in a recovery oriented system of care – Identify at least 5 ways to improve health literacy – Explain what health coaching […] Improving Health Literacy with Health Coaching Dr.

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