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The Next Generation of Parenting Interventions: The role of Mindfulness and Compassion

Society of Clinical Psychology

The type of parenting a child receives can have profound impacts on the life trajectory of that child. For example, in contrast to punitive parenting we know positive parenting practices affords children many life advantages, including, building secure attachments, accelerated language development, greater readiness for school, reduced risk of antisocial behavior and substance abuse problems, improved physical health, and greater capacity for later intimate relationships (Guajardo, Snyder, &

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Into the DSM - Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker Exam

New in DSM-5, autism spectrum disorder covers a wide array of symptoms. It's wise to review them ahead of sitting for the social work licensing exam. Here we go. A. Persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts, for example: Deficits in social-emotional reciprocity (back-and-forth conversation, sharing of interests) Deficits in nonverbal communication (eye contact, body language) Deficits in developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships (a

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-052- Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Understanding Addiction

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: Understanding Addiction Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives – Learn about addiction – Prevalence – Cause – Functions of addiction – Develop an […] Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: Understanding Addiction Presented by: Dr.

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-051- Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery What is Differential Diagnosis

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: What is Diagnosis Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits for addiction and mental health counselors, social workers and marriage and family therapists can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives – Define Diagnosis – Identify the Reasons for Diagnosis – Discuss the Drawbacks to […] Happiness Isn-t Brain Surgery: What is Diagnosis Presented by: Dr.

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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.