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Addressing the Human Services Workforce Crisis Through Training and Professional Development
…are broken into competency areas (e.g., supporting a person’s unique capacities, personality, and potential; demonstrate support for individual choice-making), and competencies are comprised of multiple skills (e.g., communicate directly with…
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Intentional Peer Support: Using a Crisis as an Opportunity for Growth and Change
…I have experienced, this process can truly lead to lasting changes in the lives of the people we help, and ourselves. To learn more about Intentional Peer Support visit www.intentionalpeersupport.com….
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Responding to First Responders: Even Superheroes Need Help Sometimes
…may be and go from there. Some common ways for first responders to cope include: Reaching out to trusted individuals for support, companionship Contacting an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for…
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Stand Up for Mental Health: Comedy that Gets Respect!
…read Andi Cuddington’s M.S. thesis for the London School of Economics and Political Science: www.standupformentalhealth.com/documents/Cracking-Up-Mental-Illness-and-Stand-Up-Comedy-A-Social-Representations-Approach-to-Anti-Stigma-Resistance.pdf Also, please consult these resources on the health benefits of humor: www.verywellmind.com/health-benefits-of-humor-and-laughter-5101137 www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY/tools/healing-benefits-humor-laughter.asp To book…
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The Behavioral Health Workforce Crisis: Past, Present, and Future
…now is finding psychiatrists who speak languages other than English and who have real clinical and cultural competence, especially regarding kids and older adults. Of course, it was even worse…
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When the Unexpected Happens: The Importance of Policies and Procedures
…1960. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive insurance program through an A++ rated global insurance company. As a Program Administrator, ISA strives to provide tailored property and liability insurance…
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Anti-Racist Organizational Transformation: Questions and Answers with Mary Pender Greene, LCSW- R, CGP and Alan Siskind, PhD
…Dr. Alan Siskind has enjoyed an extensive and distinguished career in social work, in private practice, and mental health as a clinical practitioner, administrator, consultant, teacher, and author. He is…
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Point of View – Elder Suicide: A Public Health Challenge of the Elder Boom
…“U.S. Population Projections.” 2008. www.census.gov/population/www/projections/2008projections.html Friedman, M., Sederer, L. et al. Treating The Individual—Advice for Physicians Treating Older Adults“ in Aging Well, Fall 2011. http://www.agingwellmag.com/archive/fall2011_p18.shtml Joiner T. et al. Interpersonal…
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Housing Heals: How MHA of Westchester is Making a Difference
…that she felt safe in, and Karlyn worked with Lorraine, the landlord and the DA’s office to secure permission and funding to add additional locks to the front door. For…
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A Virtual Pathway to Technology-Assisted Care Models: Keeping Up with New Technology in Behavioral Health Care
…approaches to deliver community-based care, including advances in technology-assisted care. PH has started using texting, videoconferencing, ridesharing, and other mobile tools to support treatment adherence and to prepare staff for…
