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Are you facing challenges in the work place or finding employment due to anxiety and depression? We can guide you to a specialised team of Employment Advisors, offering free and confidential support tailored for clients accessing therapy through our service. Find out more about Employment Support 👇 https://lnkd.in/emrjTyty

As a seasoned forensic science educator with over 20 years of experience, I can't emphasize enough the importance of staying current in the field. That's why I highly recommend Forensic Magazine to my students and all aspiring forensic professionals. Forensic Magazine is a treasure trove of the latest advancements, trends, and insights in forensic science and investigations. For students, it's not just a magazine; it's a gateway to ongoing professional development. Here's why it's essential: 1️⃣ Latest Knowledge: In an ever-evolving field like forensic science, staying updated is critical. Forensic Magazine delivers cutting-edge articles, helping students understand new techniques, technologies, and research. 2️⃣ Events and Webinars: It's not just about reading; it's about engaging. The magazine provides information about webinars and events. Attending these can lead to networking opportunities and a deeper understanding of the field. 3️⃣ E-Newsletter: Subscribing to the e-newsletter keeps you in the loop even between magazine issues. It's a bite-sized dose of the most crucial information. 4️⃣ Professional Growth: Being informed is a sign of a dedicated professional. It sets you apart when seeking job opportunities, internships, or further education. 5️⃣ Forensic Science Community: Forensic Magazine connects you to a global community of forensic enthusiasts. Sharing knowledge and experiences is invaluable. Remember, the forensic science landscape is constantly shifting. Those who embrace these changes thrive. Forensic Magazine is your ticket to success in this dynamic field. Stay curious, stay updated, and keep evolving. #ForensicScience #ProfessionalDevelopment #ForensicEducation forensicmag.com

Julie Easley what happened?! February is the wrong month for ghosts! Recruiters, please remember what it’s like to be human. A call, email, text message, goes a long way to respecting someone’s life, time, and mental state when applying for positions. When we ghost, disappear, fail to follow up, we create an unnecessary injustice and anxiety to someone who only wanted to help. Until we fix the system, I will do my part in calling these injustices out. There are hundreds of consultants that are overlooked due to nepotistic practices and discrimination, and even blacklisted or dismissed because they have the courage to speak. I am not afraid. The more we respect the professionals that do the work, take the flights, deal with the anxiety and stress of education and implementation, the more cohesive our healthcare system, and recruitment strategies will be.

Psychologically Fighting Fear. From Indeed.com, we have the following control measures on fear: 1. You are responsible for coordinating efforts to eliminate or mitigate your fears; become a fear administrator. 2. Start engaging in and coordinating activities to win against your fears, like joining a support group or seeking therapy or medical help. 3. Initiate (and coordinate) strategies towards eliminating or controlling your fears, like sharing your fears with persons who can help you overcome or alleviate its effect; or choosing to move against them. 4. You should take small steps at first. 5. Employ staff and available resources to manage your fears, some of which are already mentioned.

In Australia we are fiercely advocating for trauma informed interviewing so interviewers prioritise victim felt safety, with consideration of influences, and a better understanding of the science (body and brain responses) which impact memory retrieval and victim disclosure. This End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) course I completed today was so insightful!!! The role of first responders, supporting the police response, victim advocacy, survival responses, reflexes and habits (not fight/flight), central & peripheral details, acute & non acute reporting, medical forensic examinations, detailed interview techniques, why recording of interviews is encouraged, control and empowerment for victims, multidimensional experience, reframing why questions, terminology and language, body language, soft interview settings, interviewer reactions, closing interview strategies and follow up & I know, those who know me are wondering how many pages of notes( 15 okay 😉) and a massive final assessment which YESSSS I passed 🙌

Did you know? You can visit Mass.gov/LMIforJobseekers for a snapshot of current job demand in Massachusetts based on online job posting data. This includes insights into active job postings by industry, company, occupation, skills, education, experience, qualifications, and salary data. The point of the page is to introduce LMI resources to jobseekers.

Passing along this valuable resource from the New Jersey Prevention Network to further your career trajectory!

Increasing Referrals from Other Professionals: A Step-by-step Guide https://lnkd.in/grUSUqqq

I love this series by Brenda Bouw because it showcases what I’ve learned: most financial advisors are in the business because they care about people. They’ve had experiences they want to help others avoid. They want to help. The myth of the Evil Advisor is rarely true. The systems we work within are really tough though, on a variety of levels. Want to go where financial planners are working together to make it better for everyone? Join the Financial Planning Association of Canada (it’s not the same as FP Canada). Your community is waiting.

Good Morning America presented a piece on the ongoing challenges providers are having with finding and keeping direct care workers over the weekend. Many of us have been advocating for rate increases to help address this shortage and Governor Shapiro announced at the NADSP conference a few weeks ago that the Department of Human Services conduct a review of the state rates paid to providers. Provider organizations statewide have come together to present recommendations on how this rate review should be conducted and are urging DHS to: • Conduct a full market-based analysis to update rates as required under regulation. • Fully invest in fee schedule rates based on economic data and its stated goals. • Ensure rates are adjusted for inflation going forward. • Implement updated rates retroactively to July 1, 2023. Good Morning America's piece can be seen below. Growing concerns about group homes Advocacy groups say a workforce shortage is causing group homes helping Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be understaffed. abcnews.go.com