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What a great #SF24WatchParty this was! Thank you all for coming, discussing, Julia Mines, PCC-level coach for picking a great bit from the recording of Ayse Adil's session - if you missed this, you can still see the original recording from the #SF24conference here: https://lnkd.in/djjMTTZN Some remarks from the WatchParty from Ayse: 👩🏫 „They will tell us how slow or fast we can go if we listen" 👩🏫 "For me improvisation and Humour is really important." 👩🏫 „Clients want to come back cos’ it’s a relieve, that they can laugh and have a normal human conversation with a therapist“ Some of the insights from the WatchParty (thank you Paul Z Jackson for taking some notes): 💡 Since the first 15 minutes of talking "didn't work", the therapist did something different - giving questions in scilence. 💡 It's a manifestation of 'radical acceptance' 💡 The answers are for the clients, not for the therapist. So silent answers are fine. 💡 Without being explicit about it, they had room in each of their stories/images/preferences for those of the others. So the interactions turned out much better. 💡 The improvisation of 'being in the moment' shines through from that session - especially in the critical pivot. Noticing what was happening, and making a new choice to something more useful. Ready to do so. 💡 The humour took the heat out of the situation and helped clients to re-focus 💡 Psychological safety See you at the next WatchParty September 5th with Jonas Wells

When we say hello to something, what is our intention? The reality is our greetings can feel like they are superficial, and maybe that's because we aren't ready to be open - open to spending time in conversation, open to sharing, to being vulnerable. In facilitating conversations with groups and organizations, the terms of engagement allow us to open the aperture if we can intentionally, collaboratively, design the conditions for safety, openness, and curiosity. And our willingness to create spaces for these conversations where we can build foundations of connection is crucial to restoring our civil society. So, what if you picked just one of these prompts instead of asking, 'How is your day going?' or as a follow-up if you have time? I personally enjoy, "What are some open questions in your life right now? How are you going about answering them (or coping with having them unanswered)?" What are you open to trying?

Our first video in the "A Day in the Life" series is up on our YouTube channel: @HealingCareHospiceUniversity Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g5MAV2xz

🙏 Thankful Thursday 🙏 Learn more about our clinician, Meghan Mccutcheon LMHC! Personality type: ennegram 8 wing 7 Favorite TV show: Derry Girls Favorite food: cheeseburgers Favorite place: Copenhagen, Denmark Hobbies: houseplants (I have about 200 and 5 various greenhouses in my apartment), powerlifting, and reading What is something interesting about you that not many people know: I fell off a roller coaster when I was 5 What led you to join Compassionate Counseling: I really liked the vibes of the people I met when interviewing and mission of the company What is the best thing about working for this practice: paperwork is so easy

We could all use some advice navigating everyday conversations involving current events and #misinformation, utilizing strategies that foster 'connection rather than correction,' NPR's Life Kit producer Audrey Nguyen says. She suggests discussing your trusted news sources and why you find them credible; discuss life experiences that may contribute to their world view of issues; avoid inflammatory language that sparks defensiveness; focus on specific inaccuracies rather than try to change core beliefs; and take the long view or multiple conversations to maintain connection and open channels of communication. https://lnkd.in/gvXC8Kcx #LearnThenLike #StudyThenShare #PonderThenPost

I'm at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) ICON 2024 and the general session is wrapping up. One of the topics that came up a lot during open questions was about mental health in the career field. Here are three quick takeaways on this topic. 1) Take care of each other; your coworkers, peers, subordinates and even your boss. It is easy to feel alone in the career field when we are all going through similar things together. 2) Give yourself permission to be yourself. It is hard to connect with people if they don't think they are getting the real you. 3) Give yourself grace. Mistakes will happen and you will grow because of it.

Recognizing Struggles: The Power of Honest Conversations Many of us wear masks that hide our struggles from those closest to us. In this video, we explore the importance of recognizing our challenges and reaching out for help, encouraging authentic conversations that can make a difference in our lives. #MentalHealthMatters #AuthenticConversations #EmotionalWellbeing #SupportSystem #MentalHealthAwareness #OvercomingStruggles #SelfRecognition #SeekHelp #CourageInConversation #BreakTheSilence

🎉 Exciting News! We're thrilled to introduce Network of Empathy's new newsletter (https://lnkd.in/d84k9ibJ), where we share: 🌱 thoughts and concepts around empathy that have inspired us and made us think 💧 updates from the noe team and concrete offers that allow you to build emotional intelligence and resilience skills ☀ a space for connection and inspiration by sharing stories, poems, and thoughts of community members. This month, we are exploring Adrienne Maree Brown’s Emergent Strategy - the power of small interactions in creating systems of change. Emergent Strategy is not just a concept but a transformative approach to tackling crises and driving social change. Drawing from the wisdom of Brown, we delve into how small actions and connections can lead to profound shifts in complex systems. Read more about Emergent Strategy, learn about what’s new at noe, and connect with an international community in our latest newsletter. Interested in contributing to our community column, be featured in our noe stories, or join our next noe circle? Email us at networkofempathy@gmail.com or reach out to our team Mareike Peschau and Rimma Samir! Together, let's create a world where every interaction plants the seed for positive change. #NOE #SystemChange #EmpathyInAction #NetworkOfEmpathy #CrisisOfMeaning #SocialChange #MeaningfulWork #YoungProfessionals #CommunityBuilding🌍🌟

Introducing "The Reflective Lens: Social Work in Focus"! I'm excited to start this weekly series, where I'll share insights from my social work journey. Each week, I'll discuss important topics from my classes and fieldwork, looking at how theory connects to real-life practice. Whether you're new to social work or experienced in the field, I hope these posts encourage reflection and meaningful conversations. Stay tuned for weekly updates as we explore the world of social work together!

🕚 Starting in a few hours! Join us at 11:00 a.m. PT today for our webinar on 'Professional Graces: Working with Social Anxieties.' It's not too late to register and participate in this important conversation related to #digitalinclusion. See you soon! https://ow.ly/gHKf50Sx5l7