Eileen Stremming, M.A.

What do you do when a therapist may not feel like the right fit? Great article with tips for maximizing benefits in therapy. Their last tip is especially helpful if after a few sessions you feel the therapist's style isn't a fit for you. Taking time to share your thoughts and feedback about the therapist's style can deepen the therapeutic relationship.

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Reaching out to the Recovery College community Please find below a link inviting submission of Recovery College articles https://lnkd.in/e9FvbQA5 “This research topic will provide an overview of the Recovery College (RC) model and its recent developments from multidisciplinary perspectives internationally. The overall goal is to present the state of the art of RC research, highlighting the crucial elements of the model, the variety of outcomes, the active ingredients and mechanisms of action, ensuring quality and fidelity to the original model, challenges and opportunities. Authors are encouraged to submit manuscripts that are aimed to fill in gaps in current RC literature. A list of suggested topics can include (but not limited to): • crucial elements, active ingredients, key components and mechanism of actions; • the development of coproduced approaches to outcome evaluation; • effectiveness evaluation including cost-effectiveness; • multiple perspectives: learners, trainers, RC staff, service managers and partner organizations; • training of trainers (capacity building tools and development of trainers’ competencies) • complementarity of knowledge (experiential, clinical and theoretical) in practice; • RC implementation in specific context, to specific target population (e.g. youth, elderly people) and cultural adaptations; • innovative ways of providing RC (e.g., online format). Types of articles accepted include: • quantitative and qualitative and mixed design research; • implementation research • literature reviews; • theoretical/conceptual papers. Editors suggest to the authors to describe components, values, context and process of each recovery college to facilitate comparisons and comprehension.” #imroc #recoverycollege #research #mentalhealth #coproduction

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If you currently work in the social work profession, or are studying to do so, I invite you to Join me as I offer ideas and tools to help you formulate a plan for decolonizing your social work practice and explore your ethical responsibility in serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) populations at the "Advancing Decolonization in Social Work: Principles & Practices for Change" webinar on Friday, April 19, 1-4pm CT. Topics covered include: • The history of psychiatry in America • How psychiatry and systemic racism intersected in the first DSM • What decolonization is and why it’s necessary • How to begin the process of decolonization • How to advocate for agency changes • How decolonization is an essential part of cultural competency • Ethical responsibilities as it relates to cultural competency To register: https://loom.ly/3YqTBpI

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Finding balance is crucial in the ABA field, especially when juggling multiple roles. As a team lead prepping for my exam while also being a mom, I've learned the importance of trial and error to achieve equilibrium. It's essential to prioritize self-care and establish boundaries to prevent burnout. What strategies have you found helpful in maintaining balance in your work and personal life? #ABAField #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare

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