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Guest Post: Postpartum Bipolar Disorder and Using a Vegan Ketogenic Diet for Bipolar Disorder by Dyane Harwood

Bipolar Bandit

I was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar I disorder in 2007 after my second daughter was born. I had treatment-resistant bipolar depression, and I tried over 20 meds to no avail. After my father died, I asked for ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) which saved my life. (I wouldn’t hesitate to get ECT again if I needed it.) Fast forward to 2013. I was stable but I was still depressed.

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Book Review: Confronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System

The New Social Worker

Read The New Social Worker’s book review of Confronting the Racist Legacy of the American Child Welfare System: The Case for Abolition by Alan Dettlaff. Reviewed by Stephen Cummings.

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Government proposes disability benefits overhaul in face of ‘spiralling’ caseload and costs

Community Care

The government has proposed overhauling a key disability benefit in the face of its “spiralling” caseload and costs, in a move labelled “dangerous” and “reckless” by charities. Its green paper on reforming personal independence payment (PIP) floats restricting access to the benefit and replacing regular cash payments with other types of provision.

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Ask Nicole: What Would It Take for Our Organization to No Longer Exist?

Nicole Clark Consulting

Have a question you’d like to be featured? Let me know. In evaluation, we assess a program or service’s impact to understand whether anticipated outcomes were achieved based on the program’s activities and resources, and whether changes in a participants’ behavior, attitude, or actions can be attributed to the program or something else. But what [.] The post Ask Nicole: What Would It Take for Our Organization to No Longer Exist?

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Guest Post: Postpartum Bipolar Disorder and Using a Vegan Ketogenic Diet for Bipolar Disorder by Dyane Harwood

Bipolar Bandit

I was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar I disorder in 2007 after my second daughter was born. I had treatment-resistant bipolar depression, and I tried over 20 meds to no avail. After my father died, I asked for ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) which saved my life. (I wouldn’t hesitate to get ECT again if I needed it.) Fast forward to 2013. I was stable but I was still depressed.

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Child Abuse Prevention Month promotes awareness and education

National Casa Gal

Together the national network of CASA/GAL organizations and volunteers can create a safer environment for our children, helping ensure that their futures are filled with hope and possibility. Read More. The post Child Abuse Prevention Month promotes awareness and education appeared first on National CASA/GAL Association for Children.

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Three Vagus Nerve Reset Exercises

Beautiful Voyager

In my latest Substack post I mention three polyvagal exercises I’ve been doing regularly to reset my nervous system. I wanted to share the details of those exercises here in case they help you, too. The Basics Exercise Sit tall in a chair (or toilet! That can be a good way to remember to do it!) Interlace your hands behind your head. Sit tall. With your EYES ONLY, look to the right and hold.

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Robert Ortega Joins Editorial Board of Child Welfare

Michigan Social Work

Associate Professor Robert Ortega has joined the editorial board of Child Welfare. The peer-reviewed journal keeps readers abreast of the special problems facing millions of children, families, parents, caregivers and the child welfare professionals who serve them. As an editorial board member, Ortega will help guide the trajectory of the journal, review article submissions and share his related knowledge of the discipline.

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Strength in Unity: Reflecting on the Impact of Child Abuse Prevention Month

Center for Child Protection

As April comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude as we reflect on the impactful events and initiatives that brought our community together to spread awareness throughout Travis County. As we launched into April, we were honored to stand alongside our partners from the Travis County Sheriff’s Departments and the Department of Health and Human Services on April 2nd.

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One Stone Meditation for Our Clients and Ourselves

University of Connecticut

Donald deGraffenried, LCSW In-person Friday, June 21, 2024 9 am – 12 pm 3 CECs Registration Fee: $75 UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors receive a 10% discount Classroom location, directions and parking details will be included in your email confirmation This three-hour in person training will explore the teachings of Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.