May, 2018

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Rekindle that Friendship and be Friends with your Spouse Again

Swhelper

Many courtships start because of attraction and lust, while genuine feelings and emotional intimacy in relationships grow over time. The passionate beginning of a relationship is filled with fireworks, but if you really want your marriage to last you and your partner need to be friends as well as lovers.

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11 – Stages of Readiness for Change, Engagement and Building Rapport

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam • 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 […] Review for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam • Past 30 Day statistics, According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, • 6.5% of the population over 12 reported h

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Exposure to Domestic Violence Costs U.S. Government $55 Billion Each Year

Swhelper

The federal government spends an estimated $55 billion annually on dealing with the effects of childhood exposure to domestic violence, according to new research by social scientists at Case Western Reserve University. The results of a study on the national economic impact of exposure to domestic violence—published in The Journal of Family Violence—showed higher health-care costs, […] View Full Article - Exposure to Domestic Violence Costs U.S.

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Women Have Fundamentally Different Journeys to Financial Wellness, Merrill Lynch Study Reveals

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A new Merrill Lynch study conducted in partnership with Age Wave, “Women and Financial Wellness: Beyond the Bottom Line,” celebrates the progress made by women while examining the financial challenges women still face throughout their lives, and offers potential solutions.

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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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Life After Addiction Treatment: How to Fill the Void During Recovery

Swhelper

The first year of recovery is difficult to manage. Triggers lie everywhere and applying the skills you learned in rehab is easier said than done. When a recovering addict first begins life after their addiction, they may discover a void left from their past life.

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269 -Mental Health in Children

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] • Recognize normal developmental stages in children and signs of problems in development. • list risk factors that negatively affect children’s mental health. • describe and identify symptoms of childhood mental health disorders. • name community-based prevention/treatment resources and identify major services offered by these organizations. • gain knowledge of treating children’s mental health problems.

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09 -Models of Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment | Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Models of Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs.com Learner Objectives ~ Identify the most common settings for co-occurring disorders treatment ~ Differentiate between the levels of treatment from intervention to residential level IV. ~ Identify specific characteristics of treatment in problem solving courts, jails Settings ~ Health Departments and […] Models of Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders Dr.

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10 -Starting and Running Individual and Group Sessions

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Tips for Individual and Group Counseling Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes LPC-MHSP, LMHC Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox and Addiction Counselor Exam Review Objectives • Review techniques to start and facilitate individual sessions • Learn ways to facilitate • Process groups • Random and planned psychoeducational groups General • How you start and manage individual and group […] Tips for Individual and Group Counseling Instructor: Dr.

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08 -Life Skills-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Life Skills Instructor; Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox & Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Review common life skills Communication Skills ~ Types ~ Written ~ Nonverbal ~ Oral Communication Skills ~ Assertiveness ~ Being open in expressing wishes, thoughts and feelings and encouraging others to do likewise. ~ Listening to […] Life Skills Instructor; Dr.

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267 -Domestic Violence Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

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

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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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266 -Child Development in a Social Context

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] Milestones of Childhood development.preventing stuck points. CEU course is available at [link] Milestones of Childhood development.preventing stuck points.

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07 -Recovery Oriented Systems of Care-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Recovery Oriented System of Care and Service Coordination Recovery Oriented Systems of Care ~ Affirms the real potential for permanent resolution of behavioral health problems ~ Offers solutions to behavioral health problems on a community and cultural level ~ Shift away from risk management and relapse prevention toward encouraging clients to self-define goals and take […] Recovery Oriented System of Care and Service Coordination Recovery Oriented Systems of Care ~ Affirms the real potent

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265 -Milestones of Child Development

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] Identify the major psycho-social milestones for each age group. Learn about things that may thwart development. Identify protective factors for healthy development. Conceptualize behaviors as goal-driven in order to better understand their purpose and provide appropriate redirection CEU course is available at [link] Identify the major psycho-social milestones for each age group.

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06 -Documentation-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review characteristics and procedures for effective clinical documentation Review characteristics and procedures for effective clinical documentation

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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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264 -Addressing Adult ADHD

Counselor Toolbox podcast

CEU course is available at [link] Participants will identify current points to remember about ADHD, Learn how to help motivate a person with ADHD, Identify ways to get someone with ADHD started even without motivation, Review treatment goals for clients, Identify interventions that can help people reach treatment goals, Explore an activity to help clients develop their action plan.

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05 -Diagnosis-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn mnemonics to identify signs of intoxication and withdrawal of various substances as well as mental health symptoms Learn mnemonics to identify signs of intoxication and withdrawal of various substances as well as mental health symptoms

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04 -Assessment-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review methods for conducting assessment, which is an indepth process that involves information from the client and collateral sources to determine the nature, course and severity of the issues Review methods for conducting assessment, which is an indepth process that involves information from the client and collateral sources to determine the nature, course and severity of the issues

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263 -Animal Assisted Therapy

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Define Animal Assisted Therapy. Explore the research around animal assisted therapy. Review some techniques that can be used and some general cautions CEU course is available at [link] Define Animal Assisted Therapy. Explore the research around animal assisted therapy.

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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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262 -Supporting Student Mental Health

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review general guidelines for supporting student mental health. CEU course is available at [link] ~ Specific information regarding student athletes ~ Explore some information relevant to students regarding alcohol and drug use and disordered eating ~ Identify the basics for early crisis intervention Review general guidelines for supporting student mental health.

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03 -Screening-Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives~ Review key skills for engagement~ Discuss factors impacting engagement~ Define screening~ Explore how to do a screening~ Identify types of screening instruments Objectives~ Review key skills for engagement~ Discuss factors impacting engagement~ Define screening~ Explore how to do a screening~ Identify types of screening instruments

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260- Best Practices in Anxiety Treatment

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn about current best practices including FLOAT, Positive Writing and new recommendations regarding the use of benzodiazapines in the treatment of anxiety. CEU course is available at [link] Learn about current best practices including FLOAT, Positive Writing and new recommendations regarding the use of benzodiazapines in the treatment of anxiety.

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261 -Addressing Transition Issues in High School and College Students

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn about 15 common stressors for students who are transitioning to college life from high school, and techniques parents, teachers, and college administration can use to ease the transition and ensure student success. CEU course is available at [link] Learn about 15 common stressors for students who are transitioning to college life from high school, and techniques parents, teachers, and college administration can use to ease the transition and ensure student success.

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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.