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Any conversation about effective teaching must begin with a consideration of how students learn. However, instructors may find a gap between resources that focus on the technical research on learning and those that provide practical classroom strategies. How Learning Works provides the bridge for such a gap. Distilling the research literature and translating the scientific approach into language relevant to a college or university teacher, this book introduces seven general principles of how students learn. 

You think your social life could be better. You've felt shy as long as you can remember. Your conversations have more awkward moments than you'd like. Maybe you don't need a ton of friends, but you'd like to have some people to hang out with on occasion. You want to make changes, but you don't know where to start. Lots of people have been in your shoes, so you're hardly a lost cause, and it's never too late to turn things around. The Social Skills Guidebook gives you insights into your interpersonal struggles, and offers hands-on advice for developing and improving....

One of the biggest myths that plagues the business world today is that our ability to network depends on having the “gift-of-gab.” You don’t have to be outgoing to be successful at networking. You don’t have to become a relentless self-promoter. In fact, you don’t have to act like an...

Hosted by Dovid Becker, the Masters of Social Work podcast is a series of captivating conversations with leaders in the field of mental health. Hear their stories, their journeys, and learn from their wisdom. Open, entertaining and deeply insightful, the podcast is all about personal growth and the way to get there. Travel behind the scenes into the powerful world of therapy and learn from the best.

In 24 absorbing lectures, you’ll discover many of the different cognitive, motivational, and emotional factors that underlie social behavior. Along the way, you’ll come to appreciate - and evaluate critically - research in the behavioral sciences, applying what you learn from social psychology research to events in the real world. At the end of this course, you will have clearer self-awareness, better tools to foster friendships and romantic relationships, and a more compassionate heart to become a better global citizen.

Over his decades of experience as a therapist and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Dr. Christopher Germer has learned a paradoxical lesson: We all want to avoid pain, but letting it in and responding compassionately to our own imperfections are essential steps on the path to healing. This wise and eloquent book illuminates the power of self-compassion and offers creative, scientifically grounded strategies for putting it into action.

Over years of developing and teaching their renowned Mindful Self-Compassion program, Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer have found MSC to be uniquely helpful for people struggling with the soul-draining depletion of burnout--from health care professionals, teachers, and caregivers, to tapped-out business owners and employees.

In 1957, at the age of eighty-one, C. G. Jung began a collaboration with his student and secretary Aniela Jaffé and the legendary publisher Kurt Wolff on a book about his life. Memories, Dreams, Reflections would become a bestseller, yet it draws from less than half of Jaffé's original interviews with Jung. Much of the material from these candid, wide-ranging conversations was left on the cutting-room floor. Jung's Life and Work presents these interviews in their entirety for the first time.

International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work is a peer-reviewed journal for practitioners wanting to stay in touch with the latest ideas and developments in narrative practice. Practitioners from a range of different countries and contexts discuss the ideas and practices that are inspiring them, dilemmas they are grappling with, and the issues most dear to their hearts. Since 2023, the journal has included a range of multimedia content, including audio practice notes and recordings of significant papers from our archives. We are excited to share these with you through this ...

Social Work Mums Beyond Burnout is a podcast for social work mums who give deeply, carry a lot, and are quietly realising that coping is no longer enough. Hosted by Adefunke, a social work consultant, mum, and values-led digital business owner, this podcast creates space for honest, grounded conversations about burnout, motherhood, mindset, and values-aligned income — without hype, pressure, or unrealistic promises. This is not a podcast about leaving your profession or chasing quick success.It’s for women who love meaningful work and want more flexibility, peace, and presence in their...

You can't just "get over" anxiety. In fact, the very things most people do to try to feel better - avoiding feared situations, pushing worry out of mind - only make the problem worse. Leading psychologists Susan M. Orsillo and Lizabeth Roemer present a powerful new alternative that can help you break free of anxiety by fundamentally changing how you relate to it. With clarity and compassion, this book describes clinically tested mindfulness practices specifically tailored for anxiety in its many forms.

Social Work Matters is the space to learn about every aspect of being a social worker, social work education, professional development, and why we need highly qualified social workers today more than ever. Hosted by Dr. Megan Hampton, LISW, LCSW, director of the Master of Social Work program at Alliant University, episodes will feature guests from every level of the social work field – from passionate students to seasoned professionals.Dr. Hampton and her guests are excited to shine a light on this rewarding field, its vital community service, and how Alliant is helping train the next ...

Brought to you by Penguin. From the international bestselling authors of Willpower Why does a bad impression last longer than a good one? Why does losing money affect us more than gaining it? What makes phobias so hard to shake? The answer is the negativity bias - or in other words, the power of...

This podcast is a brought to you by Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The show is for social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone in the mental health profession as well anyone looking for more information on improving their mental health or overall wellness. The show is hosted by a group of Registered Social Workers/Psychotherapists including; Matt Barnes, Michele McPherson, Taylor Dunlop & Rachael Fowler. Every episode aims to be informative, relevant and full of practical tips, tricks and wisdom from some of the leading experts in the field.

“A Social Work in Progress” is Dr. Matt’s personal podcast, blending professional insights with dark humor and quirky reflections on life, social work, and the chaos of being human—fueled by coffee, cats, and candid overthinking.

Join your host, Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., LCSW in an exploration of all things social work, including direct practice, human behavior in the social environment, research, policy, field work, social work education, and everything in between. Big names talking about bigger ideas. The purpose of the podcast is to present information in a user-friendly format. Although the intended audience is social workers, the information will be useful to anyone in a helping profession (including psychology, nursing, psychiatry, counseling, and education). The general public will find these episodes useful as a ...

Ever wondered what it’s really like to work on the frontlines of social change? Inside Social Work takes you behind the scenes to explore the realities of a profession that’s equal parts rewarding and relentless. Through candid conversations and honest reflections, this podcast examines the challenges, personal growth, and moments that stay with you long after the day is done. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious, this podcast offers a relatable and thought-provoking look at the realities of social work.

Mission statement of Podcast: The CSCSW's Podcast will offer educational content by providing clinical social work training and information that builds professional practice competency for members. 1. CEU Episodes: Will provide a continuing education unit for listening to training and education on clinical social work topics. 2. Outreach Episodes: Will provide listeners with information and knowledge about volunteer opportunities in the organization, insight into the work of CSCSW, and Getting to know current and former board members (career trajectories and vision for service work).

The Melanated Social Work Podcast is hosted by four men of color within the field of social work; Josh McNeil, Marvin Toliver, Michael Grinnell, and Jesse Wiltey. Join us as we discuss social work, mental health, politics, music, liberation and many other topics.

This podcast is intended for social workers that work in the field of transplant and/or LVAD. If you are a patient pursuing a transplant or LVAD or the caregiver of a patient, we welcome you here. Although we are transplant social workers we are not your transplant social workers. We hope topics discussed here may lead you to further discussions with your own transplant social worker. We want this to be a safe space to learn, be refueled, be heard, and feel understood. We want to challenge each other to be the best we can for ourselves and our patients. We are often told what to do, but there ...