Shaping The Future
Martin Webber
JULY 28, 2019
Some reflections on the 9th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health in York, July 2019.
Martin Webber
JULY 28, 2019
Some reflections on the 9th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health in York, July 2019.
Pure Recovery California
AUGUST 27, 2019
Eating for health living means more than just eating to maintain a healthy weight or to encourage weight loss. Healthy eating has become an all-encompassing lifestyle method, which includes maintaining overall health by consuming food rich in certain nutrients or minerals. Serotonin has been linked to eating specific foods, and its role in human physiology is a frequent subject of scientific study for improving mental health and happiness.
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SECTIONED
JANUARY 30, 2019
Social prescribing can only play a limited role in helping folks living with serious mental ill-health. A news story on social prescribing boomed out of my radio on Monday morning – another jolly report about how this was the way to manage long-term conditions in the community. NHS England had announced a plan to roll out the scheme across the country by recruiting 1,000 social prescribing “link workers” to support GPs and help people improve their health and well-being.
Learning Social Worker
JANUARY 6, 2019
There is an emotionality associated with the making, the ownership, the giving and receiving, and the use of fabric objects. Across generations and cultures people (often women) have made textiles to use for function or decoration. Fabric and threads can have a much deeper significance. Throughout my personal life I have enjoyed creating things with textiles and I would consider sewing to be therapeutic, either because the familiar and repetitive movements have soothed me, or, because I have exp
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The How to Social Worker
DECEMBER 28, 2019
The How to Social Worker. Proven Topics for Growth in Clinical Supervision. Growing in Clinical Supervision Clinical supervision is critical to help you grow as a clinician. So let me rephrase that. If you want to grow, embrace your supervisor’s attention. Your ability to quickly grow in your role is dependent upon engaging consistently. It is this consistency that supports your learning and application to your job. […].
Clinical Philosophy
DECEMBER 23, 2019
Maya Forstater, a tax expert, was a visiting fellow at the Centre for Global Development (CGD), a thinktank campaigning against poverty and inequality. Her contract wasn't renewed in March this year after she made (amongst other statements) the claim on twitter that What I am so surprised at is that smart people who I admire, who are absolutely pro-science in other areas, and who champion human rights and women’s rights, are tying themselves in knots to avoid saying the truth that men cannot cha
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Society of Clinical Psychology
DECEMBER 5, 2019
During the 1970’s, psychological researchers began using randomized controlled trials–just like in medicine–in order to scientifically evaluate the effectiveness of different kinds of psychotherapies. Some time later, after a critical mass of controlled psychotherapy trials were published, a Task Force from APA Division 12 synthesized this literature.
Michigan Girl's Café
APRIL 14, 2019
This short film was just released on August 8, 2019!! "Segregated By Design" examines the forgotten history of how our federal, state and local governments unconstitutionally segregated every major metropolitan area in America through law and policy. This legacy of segregation in cities across the country (through a practice known as redlining) had deep social and economic repercussions on African Americans, in terms of where they could live, where they could attend school, and how they could ge
Simmons University
APRIL 8, 2019
A Master of Social Work (MSW) is the gateway to most professional opportunities in the field, but new MSW graduates face some choices. Most MSW graduates complete coursework in a wide range of subjects, including clinical practice, social policy, human behavior, research, advocacy, and specific populations such as children or older adults. The post Exploring Post Graduate Licensure: LCSW vs.
The Vintage Social Worker
MARCH 26, 2019
How hard can it be to sit still for a morning to have your portrait painted by a group of budding amateur artists? Well actually not too hard but occupying the mind while remaining still can be a bit tricky. I began to think about the resultant pictures and how these artists would interpret me,not just the physical ,the outward presence but what would they see of me, of my soul, of who I was.
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.
Martin Webber
MARCH 3, 2019
Our work with Jewish Family Services in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
Pure Recovery California
AUGUST 6, 2019
Going out for a night on the town isn’t unusual. Friends go out with friends to have some beers, maybe a few mixed drinks, or perhaps something stronger than that. Time passes, and suddenly, six hours have passed. That one friend that had a few beers has gone from a few, to an entire case of beers. Friends say that he passed out and it’s expected that he’ll just sleep off the alcohol and feel fine the next morning, but is that really the case?
Doin' The Work
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Episode 24. Guest: Eric Ward. Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. . www.dointhework.com. Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify. Follow on Twitter & Instagram , Like on Facebook. Join the mailing list. Support the podcast. Download transcript. Transcription services provided by FIU’s Disability Resource Center. . In this episode, I talk with Eric Ward, who is the Executive Director of Western States Center, in Portland, Oregon.
Learning Social Worker
AUGUST 16, 2019
In this ‘guest blog’ I shall share the reflections of a colleague, Catherine (not her real name). This piece of writing is bursting with passion for practice and for the young people she serves. I found it emotionally moving and uplifting. What fascinated me is the way that the vital role of ‘personal advisor’ is misunderstood and perhaps under-valued.
The How to Social Worker
DECEMBER 8, 2019
The How to Social Worker. 50 Amazing Journal Prompts for Mental Health from Therapists. Benefits of Mental Health Journaling Journaling is a severely underrated activity. The benefits of routinely writing to targeted prompts can make massive benefits to your thought process and mood. If you struggle with depression or anxiety, there is a good chance that it is perpetuated through self-defeating thoughts.
Clinical Philosophy
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
(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.
A Splintered Mind
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Do I still have a blog? You wouldn’t know it by how infrequently I’ve updated it lately. Sometimes life can overwhelm. When that happens, I like to believe that I will always be plucky enough to fend off the doldrums and shake my fist defiantly at the obstacles that beset me. However, when illness weakens your knees and keeps you motionless in bed, is there enough pluck to lift your fist, never mind keep your spirits up?
Society of Clinical Psychology
NOVEMBER 2, 2019
Mentalizing is the psychological capacity to reflect and understand behavior in terms of internal mental states, such as thoughts, feelings, and intentions (Fonagy, Gergely, Jurist, & Target, 2002). A rapidly growing body of empirical evidence supports the notion that deficient mentalizing is a psychological mechanism underlying various psychopathologies (Katznelson, 2014); likewise, the promotion of mentalizing is seen as a common factor of treatment across different therapeutic approaches
Michigan Girl's Café
JANUARY 1, 2019
Happy New Year! 2018 was an incredibly busy year for me. It marked a major comeback for me in education. I am looking forward to spending more time building up this blog. I have exciting things planned for 2019. Expect more updates and posts on this blog. Before we start the new year, I want to reflect on an incredible year. 2018 was also a year to commemorate important events in civil rights history in America.
Simmons University
APRIL 3, 2019
So you have already earned your bachelor’s degree and have decided to pursue the next stage of academia — the master’s degree. You’re interested in direct practice and helping individuals, families, groups, and communities to improve their well-being and achieve success in areas of their lives where they may be struggling. You may be torn between getting a master’s degree in psychology or in social work, and are wondering what each degree can do for you.
Social Work Discoveries
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
[link]. Hi Listeners, Apologies, it’s been a while since our last episode! My conversation here was recorded on grounds of Sydney University and so I would like to acknowledge the custodians of the land – the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation – paying respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. This episode diverges somewhat from investigating the intersections of social work and research, and instead focuses on an emerging community development and social work forum i
Martin Webber
JUNE 13, 2019
WaveLength: Fighting loneliness with technology.
Pure Recovery California
AUGUST 20, 2019
Yoga as a practice is hugely beneficial for a person’s health and recovery. Beyond the primary benefit of exercise, there are many other things to be gained through regularly practicing yoga. Utilizing yoga as a wellness tool and a way to stay healthy allows people, especially those in recovery for addiction and mental health issues, to focus on what the body can do on its own.
Doin' The Work
NOVEMBER 4, 2019
Episode 23. Guest: Jordan Thierry. Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. . www.dointhework.com. Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify. Follow on Twitter & Instagram , Like on Facebook. Join the mailing list. Support the podcast. Download transcript. Transcription services provided by FIU's Disability Resource Center. .
Learning Social Worker
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
What is an ‘appreciative encourager’? I googled it and got no hits. Zilch. I got ‘positive encourager’, ‘appreciative inquiry’, ‘encourager’ but no ‘appreciative encourager’. Slight panic moment… last week I had used the term at a Research in Practice Conference on supervision where I had co-facilitated a workshop. The conference was amazing and I felt privileged to be asked to contribute.
The How to Social Worker
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
The How to Social Worker. How To Do 50 Top Grounding Techniques for Anxiety. What Are Grounding Techniques for Anxiety? Anxiety is a huge problem these days. There are tons of ways therapists can teach you to overcome these difficult feelings. One of the most popular is the use of grounding techniques- or “earthing” as it is sometimes called.
Clinical Philosophy
JULY 1, 2019
Previous multi-author collections of English language essays in phenomenological psychopathology include Rollo May, Ernest Angel and Henri Ellenberger (1958) Existence: A New Dimension in Psychiatry and Psychology ; John Cutting and Michael Shepherd (1986) The Clinical Roots of the Schizophrenia Concept: Translations of Seminal European Contributions ; and Matthew Broome, Robert Harland, Gareth Owen and Argyris Stringaris (2013) The Maudsley Reader in Phenomenological Psychiatry.
A Splintered Mind
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
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.
Society of Clinical Psychology
OCTOBER 23, 2019
Parents and the public are increasingly concerned that adolescents’ rapid adoption of the smartphone and other modern technologies is harming their mental health, and it is not uncommon for them to ask clinical psychologists and other mental health practitioners for guidance. Unfortunately, much of the research in this domain has yielded mixed results, which makes it difficult to offer concrete, evidence-based recommendations.
Michigan Girl's Café
OCTOBER 28, 2019
The Council for Social Work Education (CSWE) presented a webinar on its publication, Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Macro Social Work Practice (2015). The 300-page guide book categories macro social work under three primary focus areas: organizational administration; community organizing, and policy practice. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the nine professional competencies for macro social work practice.Each competency contains vignettes, case studies, classroom exercises, a
The Vintage Social Worker
JULY 3, 2019
I’m laying in bed listening to the rain falling, gentle, steady soothing rain the sort of rain that falls softly into a summers evening and makes the world smell sweet and clean after a warm day. I am returned momentarily to my childhood and the memory of a bedroom at our home in Stanford-le-hope where I am laying listening to just such rain feeling warm, safe and secure.
Social Work Discoveries
MAY 7, 2019
[link]. Hello friends, On episode 13 you’ll hear an engaging conversation with Dr George Turner discussing the intersections of social work, sexual health, social justice, research and language. There’s lots to get you thinking, so we hope you enjoy! Speak with you soon. Ben.
Martin Webber
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
Crisis planning in early intervention teams.
Pure Recovery California
AUGUST 13, 2019
Sleep Deprivation is a very real health problem and can lead to so many other issues beyond just feeling cranky and groggy. Missing out on the recommended amount of sleep and not getting enough good REM cycles each night while sleeping can lead to significant health effects that can become long-term or chronic issues. With today’s overcrowded lifestyles, and people always “being on” because of connected devices that offer a steady stream of text and email messages, lack of proper sleep has becom
Doin' The Work
OCTOBER 7, 2019
Episode 22. Guest: Rachel Frome, MSW. Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. . www.dointhework.com. Listen/Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify. Follow on Twitter & Instagram , Like on Facebook. Join the mailing list. Support the podcast. Download transcript. . In this episode, I talk with Rachel Frome, who is the Program Coordinator of Social Workers Against Solitary Confinement, a national task force dedicated to ending solitary confinement.
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