April, 2018

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3 Ways to Keep a Positive Attitude and Be More Successful

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Your life is going to be full of setbacks, that’s just the nature of things. Life is full of ups and downs, and the best thing you can do is position yourself to make the most of those good times while hedging against the rough ones.

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259 -Addressing the Unique Mental Health Needs of College Students

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Working with College Students and Enhancing Mental Health. CEU course is available at [link] ~ To thrive, students need access to services and programs of outreach, education, and prevention that: ~ Nurture a supportive tone and attitude about mental health in campus culture ~ Challenge stereotypes about mental health problems ~ Undermine prejudices and stigma about counseling ~ Provide encouragement to students to reflect on their own mental health and seek services when needed Working with Col

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Top Apps and Tools Recommended for Every Entrepreneur

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Running a small business takes a lot of work. Today there’s technology that will help you with this. This technology won’t only help you stay on top of what you’re doing but it will also help you free up time so you’re not always chained to your office.

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Why Work Requirements Will Not Improve Medicaid

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One out of every five low-income Americans depends on Medicaid, the national insurance program for the poor jointly run by federal and state governments. Medicaid provides insurance coverage for a broad array of health services from pregnancy care and childhood immunizations to emergency hospitalizations.

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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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Senate Bill Introduce to Improve Access to the Mental Health Act

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) applauds Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) for introducing the bipartisan Improving Access to Mental Health Act (S.

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When Business and Social Good Intersects Communities Benefit

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Annually, London Borough hosts the Camden’s Business Awards where a range of local companies, large and small, were up for recognition for their contribution to innovation, the local economy, design and the creation of new job opportunities.

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iCloud Backup on iPhone and iPad – Discussing The Process and Its Many Advantages

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Your iPhone and iPad might have cost you a fortune. In a manner, these are almost like prized possessions. However, leaving aside the financial aspect, you are more concerned with the idea of saving your precious memories stored in these expensive devices. Support authors and subscribe to contentThis is premium stuff.

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What #NeverAgain Means for Workplace Violence for Helping Professionals

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What does the #neveragain movement mean for workplace violence for helping professionals? Social Work Helper hosted a free live discussion with security expert and threat management specialist, Hector Alvarez, on workplace violence prevention and tips.Support authors and subscribe to contentThis is premium stuff. Subscribe to read the entire article.

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From Civil War Letters to Instagram: Social Media Trends Are Nothing New

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It might seem new, and maybe narcissistic, that people feel the need to share their lives with the world – tweeting about what they had for breakfast and sharing videos on Instagram of their kid getting a haircut.Support authors and subscribe to contentThis is premium stuff. Subscribe to read the entire article.

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What Americans Think about Poverty and How to Reduce It

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The 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty attracted little attention in 2015, and the 20th anniversary of welfare reform was barely noticed the following year. Although poverty tends to be overlooked by elected officials, policy experts, and the media, it remains a large and chronic social problem. According to the U.

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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.

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Why the United States Needs a Woman in the Presidency

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Even had Hillary Clinton prevailed in the 2016 presidential contest, the United States would still have arrived late to the promotion of a woman to the highest executive office. And since Clinton lost, the United States has yet to enter this game.

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Tough Conversations: A Tool for Parents, Part I

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The “Courageous Conversations Compass,” a tool for ensuring that conversations around race and culture are productive in the workplace, was designed and shared by Glenn Singleton and Curtis Linton to promote courageous yet respectful dialogue. Support authors and subscribe to contentThis is premium stuff. Subscribe to read the entire article.

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Gay, Bisexual, Sexually Abused Male Inmates More Fearful of Prison Rape, More Open to Therapy

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There is nowhere to escape in what often is referred to as a “sexual jungle,” especially for the most vulnerable. However, “Zero tolerance” toward prison rape is now national policy thanks to the Prison Rape Elimination Act passed by the United States Congress in 2003.

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The Divorce Divide in 2018

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For many years, there has been a misconception that half of divorces end in marriage. Luckily, this generalization is flawed.

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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.

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Hiding in Plain Sight: Exploring Scotland’s Wellness Health Book Review

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Can Scotland’s overall poor health record be explained by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)?

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01-Review for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam, Understanding Addiction

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Introduction ~ Past 30 Day statistics, According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ~ 6.5% of the population over 12 reported heavy drinking ~ 9.2% reported illicit drug use ~ The majority of people who use recreationally will not need treatment ~ Addiction is characterized by compulsive craving for the substance […] Introduction ~ Past 30 Day statistics, According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, ~ 6.5% of the population over 12 reported heavy drinking

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258 -Hazing Prevention on College and High School Campuses

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Understanding Hazing and alternatives. CEU course is available at [link] ~ Define hazing ~ Explore the purpose of hazing ~ Identify alternatives to hazing ~ Identify the timeline for hazing prevention ~ Identify the role of administrators, coaches, the Panhellenic council, student-athletes, sorority and fraternity members and presidents, and counseling departments ~ Review the hazing “test” Understanding Hazing and alternatives.

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257 -Supporting the Person Without Enabling

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Supporting people in recovery without enabling and examining codependency. CEU course is available at [link] Supporting people in recovery without enabling and examining codependency.

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Get Connected: Using Social Media for Social Work Success

Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.

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256- Developing Social Justice and Culturally Responsive Care

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Self and cultural awareness to improve treatment. CEU course is available at [link] ~ Most people are unaware of all of their role, how those roles interact and how those roles impact how they interact with the world at large. ~ Increasing awareness of self and others is the first step in increasing social justice and reducing stress, conflict and depression ~ People need to become aware of different cultures in order to better understand other people ~ When people see discrimination or bias, th

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252 Helping Families with Premature Infants

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Families with infants in the NICU face unique challenges. Learn about special issues facing premature infants as well as how to help families who have a child in the NICU. CEU course is available at [link] Families with infants in the NICU face unique challenges. Learn about special issues facing premature infants as well as how to help families who have a child in the NICU.

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255 -A Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Treating Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders

Counselor Toolbox podcast

A strengths based approach helps people build on what is working for them, what has worked in the past or what they think might work in the future. It emphasizes client choice and self-direction in goal setting to increase empowerment, investment and self-efficacy. CEU course is available at [link] A strengths based approach helps people build on what is working for them, what has worked in the past or what they think might work in the future.

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251 Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Addressing Depression

Counselor Toolbox podcast

A biopsychosocial approach examines all possible factors contributing to depression. CEU course is available at [link] A biopsychosocial approach examines all possible factors contributing to depression.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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254- A Strengths Based Biopsychosocial Approach to Addressing Bipolar Disorder

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Biopsychosocial approaches can reduce relapses by attending to the whole person. CEU course is available at [link] Biopsychosocial approaches can reduce relapses by attending to the whole person.

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250 Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Addressing Panic Disorder

Counselor Toolbox podcast

A strengths based approach helps people build on what already works to help them achieve their goals. CEU course is available at [link] A strengths based approach helps people build on what already works to help them achieve their goals.

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253 -Postpartum Depression and Perinatal Mental Health Issues

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Define postpartum depression. Identify signs of postpartum psychosis. Identify Risk factors of PPD. Discuss the impact of PPD on the mother, child and family. CEU course is available at [link] Define postpartum depression. Identify signs of postpartum psychosis. Identify Risk factors of PPD. Discuss the impact of PPD on the mother, child and family.

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249 Using a Strengths-Based Approach to Addressing Anxiety

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] A strengths based approach helps people build on what already works to help them achieve their goals. CEU course is available at [link] A strengths based approach helps people build on what already works to help them achieve their goals.

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02 -Counseling Theories NCMHCE and Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review the most common counseling theories and related interventions Review the most common counseling theories and related interventions

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248 Using Adult Learning Theory to Improve Treatment Delivery and Planning

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] CEU course is available at [link]

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Is The Fair Housing Act Failing?

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Denied. It’s a word that some people hear more than others. Specifically, when it comes to housing opportunities. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 was supposed to equalize the housing market for a variety of diverse populations, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability (Fair Housing Act). Support authors […] View Full Article - Is The Fair Housing Act Failing?