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Therapists Shifting From Solo
to Group Practices
According to NPR, health care reform may have more solo therapists going to group practices, but the changes will be challenging.
Several Factors Behind Increase
in ADHD Diagnoses
The New York Times reports on the convergence of sociological, medical, and educational changes over the last 30 years contributing to the upsurge in ADHD diagnoses.
Employee Activity Breaks Therapeutic, Motivational
According to the Los Angeles Times, one medical center’s decision to encourage workout breaks is improving employee wellness.
Veterans With Disabilities
Find Benefits in Wheelchair Sports
The Chicago Tribune reports on wounded veterans involved in wheelchair sports for a physical and mental boost. |
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November is National Hospice/Palliative Care Month, and while this month’s E-News Exclusive was written by a hospice social worker, all social workers can identify with the inner voices he describes that echo when facing a particularly challenging client or family. The author offers some wisdom about what these moments of self-doubt can teach professionals about courage and trust in human resilience.
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Hearing Voices — The Quiet Courage of Hospice Social Workers
By J. Scott Janssen, MSW, LCSW
“Anybody tries touching my grandpa, I’ll kill him.”
Ronnie slammed the door, clicking the lock that separated him and the body of his just deceased grandfather from the rest of us. The house full of family members was suddenly quiet.
Ronnie’s sister gave me a look as if to say, “You’re the social worker. Do some social work.”
His mother appeared ready to explode. “I swear I’ll bury that boy right beside his granddad.”
I took a deep breath, scanning the silent crowd. “Is there anyone he might listen to?” I asked. His mother shook her head, “When he gets like this, he doesn’t listen to anyone.”
All eyes were on me. It appeared I’d been elected.
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