MQ Mental Health

APRIL 15, 2024

And creative activities can help promote knowledge and positive behaviours in children and young people. Here’s 5 ways to get started: Mindfulness - Engaging in creative activities can promote mindfulness, which can help reduce stress levels. Distraction - Creative activities can be a healthy distraction from stressors and worries.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 15, 2024

And even beyond that, there are types of therapy that involve activities and movement, going beyond talking and trying to meet the needs of other parts of who we are. We spend our entire lives getting to know ourselves, understanding who we are and how we see the world.

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Social Work Futures

MAY 18, 2022

I’m less interested in these and more interested in terms that reflect some deeper shifts in the emerging world. ” Scholars are now beginning to study these people and the varieties of their attitudes and activities (as well as underlying drivers). These folks have gotten their own title – “climate contrarians.”

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Prosper Health Collective

MAY 23, 2023

But for many children (and parents), practicing these skills in a real-world setting can be tricky. By joining with like-minded peers in real-world settings, your child can continue to work on their speech therapy goals, practice valuable social communication skills and even build friendships. That is where group programs come in.

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Social Work Futures

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I’m less interested in these and more interested in terms that reflect some deeper shifts in the emerging world. This term has emerged due to increasing abolitionist activism and literacy building in communities – and has great potential to reveal huge change potential in attitudes in some spaces. Cyber Hygiene.

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Prosper Health Collective

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In a world saturated with material possessions, the trend of giving experiential gifts is on the rise. Fostering Connection: Experiential gifts often involve shared activities, strengthening the bonds between individuals. Engaging in enjoyable activities has been linked to increased happiness and reduced stress.

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Prosper Health Collective

JANUARY 5, 2024

Fourth, find an activity or task that allows you to re-focus on giving back to yourself. This may be a mindfulness activity (Psychologist Pek Lee will cover this next week), it may be doing something physical and active, engaging in a hobby, doing a task that you always put off, indulging in yourself. What would I offer them?

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Blurt It Out

MAY 2, 2024

Perhaps they seem to be in another world entirely, perfectly content in their alternate universe, yet they appear to function absolutely fine in ours when they bring themselves back down to earth. When we’re stressed, we can become consumed by our thoughts, and can physically shut down, tuning out the outside world.

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Mental Health Disorder Depression Anxiety 69

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

APRIL 29, 2024

This issue features IASSW’s activities at the annual UN Commission for Women, a report on a student event held as part of the World Social Work Day observances, and reports of special UN sessions and the work on humanitarian affairs.

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Blurt It Out

APRIL 9, 2024

Use miniature figures or objects to further illustrate your inner world. This tactile activity promotes relaxation and introspection, offering a therapeutic outlet for processing emotions and finding inner peace. Fidget Toys: Explore the world of fidget toys to enhance concentration and reduce stress.

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Anxiety Engagement Depression Mental Health 103

Prosper Health Collective

APRIL 8, 2024

The procrastination cycle refers to the pattern of behaviour we typically repeatedly go through when we delay certain tasks or activities , which ultimately increases the likelihood of the same procrastination patterns in the future. The cycle starts with us having to engage in a certain task , activity or goal.

Engagement 52

Engagement Anxiety 52

Social Work Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

This legislation, originally passed in 2008, came about through years of advocacy and activism from the criminal justice reform community– in collaboration with SCA’s Congressional champion, Danny Davis (D-IL). This news of the reintroduction of SCA is more gratifying when we realize that it coincides with the act’s 16 th anniversary.

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My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 21, 2021

No matter what’s going on in the world or our personal lives, our mental health is always there, needing to be looked after. While COVID and the current state of the world certainly exacerbate our challenges, this time of year has always been particularly difficult for people who experience mental illness.

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Blurt It Out

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Across the world, people use blogs as a platform to share experiences, increase awareness and understanding, and provide comfort and support. 10 Mental Health Blogs We Like Across the world, people use blogs as a platform to share experiences, increase awareness and understanding, and provide comfort and support.

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Social Care

MAY 10, 2024

Image created by freepik.com ] Pride and recognition I’ve been in this profession for decades, but only in recent years has the wider world begun to realise the full range, experience and contribution social care nursing colleagues bring to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

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Social Care

JUNE 22, 2023

All activities are based on people’s needs and likes. This year, the aim is to show the world the incredible things people with a learning disability achieve, smashing misconceptions about what people can do and shining a light on the stigma many still face everyday. All activities are based on people’s needs and their likes.

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Social Work Futures

MARCH 15, 2023

Are you on board, excited, and/or resisting a new wave of tech that purports to have world changing capabilities? Thinking about what the future of activism may be looking like is an essential building block for social workers of the future. Social work needs to be active, engaged and leading in this space. ” Worth a look.

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Prosper Health Collective

MARCH 25, 2024

In our bustling modern world, where technology connects us in a myriad of ways, genuine connection seems to be an elusive pursuit for many. Practice Active Listening: Effective communication forms the bedrock of any meaningful relationship. Hi, I’m Jason Leong, Clinical Psychologist at Prosper Health Collective.

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Community Care

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For example, some workers who were interested in gaming and digital activities used these as a tool for engagement, which resulted in positive connections. They described how this had worked in the past with children with more complex needs, who did not want to engage face to face.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 2, 2024

While not all service members experience mental health issues, many will experience difficulties returning to the civilian world. Christopher Morse, LICSW, MVF-ASW Saturday, June 8, 2024 10 am – 12 pm 2 CEC $40 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors $50 – All Others Webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete.

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The International Association Of Schools Of Social

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Nominees can come from any region of the world and IASSW membership is not required. The award will be presented to the recipient during the World Conference titled “Respecting Diversity through Joint Social Action” from 4th to 7 th April 2024. Developed curricula that have advanced social work education worldwide.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

This legislation, originally passed in 2008, came about through years of advocacy and activism from the criminal justice reform community– in collaboration with SCA’s Congressional champion, Danny Davis (D-IL). This news of the reintroduction of SCA is more gratifying when we realize that it coincides with the act’s 16 th anniversary.

Criminal Justice 52

Criminal Justice Advocacy Government 52

Michigan Social Work

OCTOBER 31, 2023

history, the tragedy inspired worker protections and invigorated labor activism. The memorial offers a bold and graceful reminder not only of the fire but of its imprint on the world we inhabit today,” wrote Goldman. One of the deadliest workplace disasters in U.S.

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Blurt It Out

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Across the world, people use blogs as a platform to share experiences, increase awareness and understanding, and provide comfort and support. 10 Mental Health Blogs We Like Across the world, people use blogs as a platform to share experiences, increase awareness and understanding, and provide comfort and support.

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Mental Health Depression Psychiatric Healthcare 77

Prosper Health Collective

APRIL 8, 2024

The procrastination cycle refers to the pattern of behaviour we typically repeatedly go through when we delay certain tasks or activities , which ultimately increases the likelihood of the same procrastination pattens in the future. The cycle starts with us having to engage in a certain task , activity or goal.

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Engagement Anxiety Mental Health 52

Prosper Health Collective

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

It’s about being present, attentive, and actively participating in their world. When you engage positively with your child, you’re modelling effective conversation skills such as active listening, turn-taking, negotiating and expressing thoughts and emotions. Conversation Skills: Children learn by imitating.

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Blurt It Out

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Doing things we enjoy can help boost our mood and self-esteem, so it is worth finding activities we’re comfortable doing when we’re unwell. We’ve come up with 21 ideas of pastime activities for depression that might appeal. Gardening Gardening can be a gentle activity. Photo: Team Design Gardening can be a gentle activity.

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Depression Anxiety 95

Social Work With Adults

OCTOBER 10, 2022

World Mental Health Day is our annual reminder to protect our psychological and emotional wellbeing and help others do the same. I’m sure it’s not just me who is struggling to keep up with pace of national and international developments in the world at the moment. World Mental Health Day is here. Take a deep breath.

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Mental Health Psychology Anxiety Clinic 111

My Brains Not Broken

APRIL 20, 2023

Mental filters can go my many names, but what’s important to know is that they can impact the way we view the world. Separate the good from the bad This might be the most obvious thing in the world, but not all of our thoughts are bad. In fact, for some of us the majority of our thoughts aren’t bad.

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Mental Health Psychology 130

Prosper Health Collective

JANUARY 13, 2023

their experience of their interior world). The interior world of the nervous and worried child becomes less scary or at least more tolerable when they are sitting with a calm, relaxed and confident adult (you, the parent). However, it’s not easy because parents have to actively “do nothing”. Listening is a skill.

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Swhelper

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Today’s world is full of information, activity, and resources; […]. But generally, self-reflection exists more as a concept that’s understood in theory rather than in practice. How many of us genuinely self-reflect consistently? And how could we? Why should we? View Full Article - The Importance of Self-Reflection.

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MQ Mental Health

APRIL 9, 2024

In April 2020, the world was locked down due to Covid-19. The term ‘ Traumaversary’ has crept into the mental health world in recent years. As a result a person may view the world differently, feeling it to be unsafe and unpredictable. Stay active. Our lives and how we lived them changed overnight.

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PTSD Self-harm Recovery Psychology 59

My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 24, 2022

Maybe it’s because we know their world is about to change or because of the way it sets the scene, but that peek into a character’s life is such a great way to get to know our heroes of this story. But on occasion, it also makes me wonder – why can’t my days have more of that sort of rhythm?

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Schools Mental Health 130

Social Work Futures

MARCH 24, 2023

Expect that a proportion of students will have real world, lived experiences of disaster survival that they bring into the class. ” Here’s some things I learned – hopefully useful to other social workers who may wish to grow in this space, and/or to other faculty members who want to teach this kind of content.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 14, 2024

This World Sleep Day (15 March 2024), we consider the powerful effects sleep and sleep quality can have on mental health. World Sleep Day celebrates awareness of sleep health. Short term health is impacted by lack of sleep, increasing nervous system activity, affecting metabolism, increasing inflammation and more.

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Abuse Survivor

AUGUST 2, 2023

The feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety washed over me, and it felt like the weight of the world was on my shoulders. Isolating, Yet Seeking Connection: During this time, I found myself wanting to isolate from the world, and that’s okay too.

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Depression Anxiety Engagement PTSD 75

Blurt It Out

APRIL 18, 2024

In a world where mental health struggles often remain invisible, depression stands as a silent yet pervasive force affecting millions. Embracing a patient approach and engaging in memory-enhancing activities can alleviate these challenges. Understanding its symptoms is the first step toward reclaiming control over our well-being.

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