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Overcoming the Trauma of COVID-19 with “Resiliencing”
Amelia Roeschlein, DSW, MA, LMFT
Consultant, Trauma Informed Services, National Council for Behavioral Health
Consultant Amelia Roeschlein proposes the wide adoption of the term “resiliencing” during this culmination of historical events in real-time through a national experience of complex trauma, a global pandemic, worldwide demonstrations and civil unrest and a push for social justice and reform.
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New SAMHSA Grants: Bringing CCBHCs Nationwide
Nicholas Addison Thomas
Director of Content Marketing for the National Council for Behavioral Health
There’s a new model in behavioral health care, one that is alleviating decades-old challenges that have led to a crisis in providing access to mental health and addiction treatment.
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Keeping Clients and Staff Safe in Residential Treatment; Lessons Learned throughout COVID-19
Patti Mohling, LMSW, CADC
Counselor/Preauthorization Coordinator, Pathways Behavioral Services
Pathways Behavioral Services, a participating site in the Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solution’s collaborative in Waterloo, IA, implemented new rehabilitative services protocols in response to COVID-19 to ensure they could remain open and continue to provide services to those experiencing SUD or transitioning back into the community from the criminal justice system.
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A Path Forward: Mental Health and the United States Pandemic Response
Chirlane McCray & Linda Rosenburg, MSW
Writer, mental health advocate and First Lady of New York City & former president and CEO of the National Council for Behavioral Health, respectively
Addressing the pandemic compassionately, while keeping our communities and families safe from harm, requires immediate preparation to meet the current and future mental health needs that come with COVID-19. The mental health care workforce must play a central role in the national recovery.
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We Need More Than Inclusion: Reframing Engagement to Foster Diversity and Equity
Linda Henderson-Smith, PhD, LPC, CPCS, CCMP
Director, Children and Trauma-informed Services, National Council for Behavioral Health
Many organizations and communities have begun diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in response to their commitment to do “something” to address the impacts of systemic racism and oppression. But is this enough?
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The Social Connection Cure for Older Adults
Laura Leone, , DSW, MSSW, LMSW
Integrated Health Consultant, National Council for Behavioral Health
We know ensuring that older adults are engaged with physical and emotional health care can make a positive impact on their overall functioning and health. It turns out that social connection can be just as vital to improving health outcomes and extending an older adult’s life expectancy.
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In New Orleans, Overcoming Stigma through Relationships
William Glanz
Senior Writer at the National Council for Behavioral Health
In New Orleans, where nearly 60% of the city’s residents are black, behavioral health care professionals have found ways to increase the number of residents receiving care by erasing the stigma surrounding behavioral health.
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Self-care and Crisis Services during COVID-19
Nicholas Thomas
Director of Content Marketing for the National Council
Understanding and implementing strategies for self-care, resilience-building, cultural humility and trauma-informed care are essential for the health and wellness of call center operators.
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