January, 2017

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When Obama cried

Jaeran Kim

Image: Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/TNS/Getty. One of the things that struck me most about President Obama’s farewell speech the other night was his emotion while thanking and praising his wife, Michelle, and daughters Malia and Sasha. As someone who is interested in masculinity and the ways in which society punish men who openly share any emotion other than anger, the fact that President Obama cried – and not just glossy eyes, but needed-a-hankie cried – is a huge symbol.

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Intersectionality Matters: Working with LGBT Older Adult Clients

Simmons University

As most social work students learn, the diagnosis of “homosexuality” was removed from the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1973 by the board of the directors of the American Psychiatric Association. After this, strength-based, positive therapeutic frameworks such as Gay Affirmative Therapy, were introduced as ethical alternatives to conversion, reparative and aversion therapies.

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089 -Child Development 101: The Elementary Years

Counselor Toolbox podcast

The elementary years is a time of rapid development, but children at this age still do not think the same way as adults. Learn how problems in development at this stage can contribute to issues in later life. Identify parenting practices to prevent problems and reparenting skills to address problems in older patients. The elementary years is a time of rapid development, but children at this age still do not think the same way as adults.

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088 -Common Counseling Ethical Violations and Prevention

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Common Ethical Violations Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives ~ Explore ethical guidelines with respect to ~ Multiculturalism ~ Confidentiality ~ Informed consent ~ Documentation ~ Discharge vs. Abandonment Ethical Guidelines ~ Act in the best interests of the clients […] Common Ethical Violations Presented by: Dr.

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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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086 -Child Development 101: The Toddler

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Child Development 101: The Toddler Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives ~ Examine how the child is starting to develop self esteem through initiative and independence ~ Explore what can go wrong in each stage and what can be done […] Child Development 101: The Toddler Presented by: Dr.

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087 -Ethics: Beneficence and Non-malfeasance in Counseling

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Ethical behavior is a high standard which each clinician strives to achieve. In this presentation we explore some common violations of beneficence and nonmalfeasance as well as some things the clinician can do to become even more ethical. Ethical behavior is a high standard which each clinician strives to achieve. In this presentation we explore some common violations of beneficence and nonmalfeasance as well as some things the clinician can do to become even more ethical.

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084 -Relationship Saboteurs and Interventions

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Nobody intends to sabotage their relationships. It is often a protective action learned from prior relationships. Some people are well aware that they sabotage their relationships, but are not sure why or how to address it. Learn some of the most common behaviors that sabotage relationships, their impact and ways to start developing healthier relationships.

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085 -Child Development 101: The Infant Stage

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Child Development 101: The Infant Stage Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Continuing Education (CE) credits can be earned for this presentation at [link] Objectives ~ Explore the developmental tasks and needs of the infant stage (0-2 years old) ~ Maslow (Biological and safety needs) ~ Erickson (Trust vs. Mistrust) ~ Bowlby (Attachment) […] Child Development 101: The Infant Stage Presented by: Dr.

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082 -Relationship Skills and Saboteurs

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Relationship Skills and Relationship Saboteurs Presented by: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Executive Director, AllCEUs Counseling CEs for this topic can be earned at [link] Objectives ~ Tips for Sweetening Your Relationship ~ Steps for Building Empathy ~ Tips for a Closer Relationship ~ Tips for Compromise ~ Tips for Getting Your […] Relationship Skills and Relationship Saboteurs Presented by: Dr.

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083 -Relationship Skills 101 for Teens Using DBT to Deal with Intense Emotions

Counselor Toolbox podcast

It is hard being a teenager. In this episode we examine some tools teens can use to enhance their relationships and develop a greater sense of self-confidence and self-esteem. It is hard being a teenager. In this episode we examine some tools teens can use to enhance their relationships and develop a greater sense of self-confidence and self-esteem.

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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.