September, 2019

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psychotherapy as internal relation

Clinical Philosophy

(notes for a talk at Confer, 21st Sep 2019 ) Abstract Describing psychotherapy as a method of treatment is expedient in healthcare settings, but it would take a tin ear to not baulk at it as a characterisation of the therapeutic experience. To unpack our intuition that ‘treatment’ talk fails us, we may use Wittgenstein’s distinction between internal (constitutive) and external (two-part) relations.

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Don't Apologize for Feeling Suicidal

A Splintered Mind

You shouldn’t feel ashamed for feeling suicidal. Here’s how you can take a stand for yourself. I saw a news item a few months ago that troubled me. [1] At first, the item was in regard to a K-pop idol (Goo Hara) who my third oldest daughter and I enjoyed watching and listening to in the group, KARA. During KARA’s heyday, my daughter and I followed all their videos and song releases.

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Polyvagal Theory

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Learn about the influence of the Vagus nerve in processing fear stimuli and regulating the HPA-Axis. CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox Get two free months of Therapy Notes by using the promocode CEU when you sign up for a free trial at TherapyNotes.com Learn about the influence of the Vagus nerve in processing fear stimuli and regulating the HPA-Axis.

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Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Diabetes can impact a persons lifestyle, self esteem, relationships and more. Learn about different issues that arise at diagnosis and as the disease progresses. CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox Get two free months of Therapy Notes by using the promocode CEU when you sign up for a free trial at TherapyNotes.com Diabetes can impact a persons lifestyle, self esteem, relationships and more.

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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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Meditation Techniques

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Meditation takes dozens of different forms and can help reduce cortisol and blood pressure and improve emotional regulation. CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox Get two free months of Therapy Notes by using the promocode CEU when you sign up for a free trial at TherapyNotes.com Meditation takes dozens of different forms and can help reduce cortisol and blood pressure and improve emotional regulation.

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Supporting Families Without Enabling

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - Enabling behaviors can occur with anyone, not just people who are addicted. - Most of the time people do not start out enabling, they often feel responsible in some way and are trying to make things better - Supporting without enabling means - Getting clear about your wants and needs - Setting boundaries (emotional, physical, financial…) - Learning how to say “no” - Being willing to encourage and support healthy behaviors Summary - Enabling behaviors can occur with anyone, not just peo

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Gut Health and Mental Health (Re-Release)

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Gut Health & Mental Health: The Impact of the Second Brain Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, Executive Director: AllCEUs.com CEUs are available at allceus.com/counselortoolbox Get two free months of Therapy Notes by using the promocode CEU when you sign up for a free trial at TherapyNotes.com Between writing notes, filing insurance claims, and scheduling with […] Gut Health & Mental Health: The Impact of the Second Brain Dr.

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Attachment and Its Impact on Adult Relationships (Re-Release)

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary ~ Attachment theory was first proposed by Bowlby as an adaptive survival function for helpless infants ~ Bowlby proposed that the infant-caregiver relationship was the relationship that all future relationships would be build from. ~ People’s self-esteem develops from and is impacted by how loved and secure they feel ~ Adults show similar attachment behaviors to their significant others (m/l age appropriate) ~ Attachment styles can be changed by developing self esteem, emotion regulation

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Principles of Case Management

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - The demand for case managers is growing rapidly as insurance companies restrict reimbursement, move toward capitation and as individuals with high copays try to reduce expenses. - Not only are case managers employed by hospitals and treatment centers, but increasingly by organizations like businesses and universities that have a strong motivation to keep their employees/students healthy and (relatively) happy - Case managers provide assessment, advocacy, education and assistance with t

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NCMHCE Exam Review Group and Career Counseling

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - It is important to be aware of the selection criteria for group counseling - In preparing for the exam, review your theories of career counseling and know the most common tests to use Summary - It is important to be aware of the selection criteria for group counseling - In preparing for the exam, review your theories of career counseling and know the most common tests to use

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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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Mental Health and the Elderly 12 Key Points

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - Older people with mental illnesses (particularly depression or dementia) may take longer to respond to treatment - Interactions between medication and comorbid physical illnesses (and their treatment) are also common. - It is important to address coexistent physical and mental health issues - Social engagement, physical activity, control of diabetes and hypertension, prevention of depression and developing a sense of life satisfaction are all associated with positive health outcomes an

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Wellness & Illness Prevention, Concepts & Strategies

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Summary - As we move toward a capitated model of healthcare, prevention will become increasingly important. - Prevention activities - Can be started as early as the prenatal period - Can be integrated into school curricula - Are more effective if presented in multiple settings and formats - Need to be tailored to the age, abilities and culture of the recipients Summary - As we move toward a capitated model of healthcare, prevention will become increasingly important.

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Case Management of Psychosocial Aspects of Disability and Chronic Illness

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review case management interventions to address PACER ~ Physical Health ~ Affect ~ Cognitions ~ Environment and Economic Well-being ~ Relationships and Recreation CEUs are available at AllCEUs.com Review case management interventions to address PACER ~ Physical Health ~ Affect ~ Cognitions ~ Environment and Economic Well-being ~ Relationships and Recreation CEUs are available at AllCEUs.

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NCMHCE Review Treatment Planning

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review treatment planning guidelines for the NCMHCE Review treatment planning guidelines for the NCMHCE

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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.