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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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Virtually Endless Possibilities in Trauma-Related Mental Health Care: A New NYC-DOHMH Training Initiative
…in collaboration with Kognito Interactive (www.kognito.com) is developing two online interactive trainings (Winter 2012) designed to promote behavioral changes and thereby increase providers’ ability to manage the acute and long…
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Addressing the Needs of Caregivers
…component of all governmental initiatives related to serving people with disabilities—home and community-based waiver programs, community physical and mental health centers, long-term care reform, etc. Respite is among the most…
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In My Own Voice: The Disability of Mental Health
…confusion — to open up the lines of communication, bridge the gap, and link one person to another. Communication with a mentally traumatized person means changing negative comprehensions to positive…
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A Virtual Peer DBT Consultation Group
…Spira, PhD, is Director of Research at WJCS, one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. To learn more about WJCS mental health services, please go to www.wjcs.com/services/mental-health….
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Senior Volunteer Programs Provide More than Service
…County on Long Island since 1977. This program along with the Senior Companion Program, are national volunteer programs that are administered through the Corporation for National and Community Service. They…
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Addressing the Growing Problem of School Refusal
…Children Services For more information about our program, please contact Howard Savin, PhD at hsavin@firstchildrenservices.com or (856) 888-1097. On the internet, our Transitions Program information can be found at www.firstchildrenservices.com….
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Trauma-Informed Care in Community Mental Health Settings
…claiming stake in their minds and bodies? The trainers define vicarious trauma, provide examples of how it is manifested, and offer practical ways to combat vicarious trauma symptoms. An example,…
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Self-Reflections on Self-Determination in Harm Reduction
…attention to self-determination, not only as a value, but also as a means toward really helping people. Dr. Eugene Aronowitz can be reached by email at gene.aronowitz88@gmail.com or at www.genearonowitzconsulting.com….
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Adapting the Compeer Volunteer Program During COVID-19
…pandemic. Laura Stein, LMSW, is Coordinator at the WJCS Compeer Program. To learn more about the Compeer program, please go to www.wjcs.com. To contact Ms. Stein, please write to lstein@wjcs.com….
