Mental Health Roundup 8/21/17 – 9/10/17 This contains some of the latest news in social work, healthcare, private practice and more! It may assist you in better parenting, engaging teens, taking a public stand and sharing social work expertise, avoiding burnout and building a private practice. This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Healthcare Social Work, […]
Best in Mental Health: Stand Up!
Mental Health Roundup 8/7/17 – 8/20/17 This contains some of the latest news in social work, healthcare, private practice and more! It may assist you in better parenting, getting unstuck with clients, responding to the aftermath of Charlottesville, using technology, avoiding burnout and creating a marketing plan. This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Healthcare Social […]
Workplace Violence Prevention for Social Workers
Workplace violence prevention is a topic of great interest to social workers and mental health clinicians. This is because health care workers are more likely than workers overall to be assaulted at work, as per the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO, 2016). The most common types of assaults are hitting, kicking and beating and the […]
Best in Mental Health: Embrace Change!
Mental Health Roundup 7/17/17 – 8/6/17 This contains some of the latest news in social work, healthcare, private practice and more! It may assist you in better parenting, working with transgender persons, advocating, employing DBT, teaching online/using social media, increasing resilience and building a private practice. This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Healthcare Social Work, […]
Self-Compassion Tips to Boost Wellbeing
Self-compassion, as per Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering self-compassion researcher, entails giving ourselves “the same kindness and care we’d give a good friend.” Self-kindness will not only help increase our ability to cope with difficulties, but also help us succeed. A few weeks ago, I was most fortunate in being able to meet Dr Kristin […]
