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Mindfulness Meditation, Incarceration, Substance Abuse - John Paulson, LCSW, LCAC

Doin' The Work

We discuss John’s volunteer work where over the last two years, he’s been teaching weekly mindfulness meditation to inmates in the substance abuse program at the Hopkins County Jail in Madisonville, Kentucky. I hope you enjoy the conversation. John’s email: ajpaulson@usi.edu. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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Crisis Intervention in Substance Abuse Treatment

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - Suicidality is not uncommon - It is important to regularly screen all clients for suicidality (e.g. check in sheets, monitoring logs) - Suicidality is an opportunity for change - A variety of different issues can contribute to suicidality.

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Black Youth Mental Health and Its Impact on Suicide in the United States

Relias

Add to this anti-LGBTQ prejudices they may experience, and this abuse has the potential to create negative mental health outcomes. Real problems need real solutions The Black youth mental health crisis and its impact on suicidality calls for customized interventions. As a result of the rising rates of suicide in the U.S.,

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Homelessness is a journey that starts in the family

Stop Abuse Campaign

Mental illness is common among homeless people, but the most common diagnoses include substance abuse and mood disorders. Brian seems to fall into this category; I have known him for years; he suffers from Substance Abuse Disorder, maybe mood disorders, too, but he isn’t psychotic. Maternal Home Visiting Programs.

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Moving Social Work: it means what it says!

Social Work With Adults

They recognise it can help people become more independent, reduce loneliness, improve confidence, and mitigate trauma and substance abuse. Thanks to these interventions, disabled young people reported their confidence, self-esteem, and sense of power and control over their lives had improved.

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New Publication- Human Rights and Social Justice: Social Action and Service for the Helping and Health Professions

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

extreme right populism, increasing mental illness and substance abuse, and destruction of natural habitats. This third edition has been updated robustly and covers some of the most pressing issues facing our world today, such as COVID-19, the growth of white supremacy in the U.S., I have also incorporated more examples outside the U.S.,

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system. Informed Consent: Social workers get informed consent from clients before initiating any interventions or services.