Unique Perspectives in Mental Health
From the category archives:
In 1990, a young man named Geoffrey Canada, returned home to Harlem on a mission. His goal – to “end the cycle of poverty in Harlem by transforming all aspects of children’s lives”. Most would say it was an unrealistic goal rooted in naivete and bravado. But Mr. Canada, a man who had defied all [...]
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“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.”
- Einstein
In the mid 1960’s, a lanky teenager named Dick Fosbury was working on his high jump technique with limited results. At that time, the “correct” method for high jumping was known as the straddle method. It’s an obvious technique whereby the jumper approaches the bar [...]
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Today’s job market is tough. We’re all painfully aware of this fact. In a previous post I spoke about selling yourself and thinking differently when conducting a job search. Now, more than ever, it’s essential to leverage your network and to use your creativity to get noticed.
One way people are beginning to make an impact [...]
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In 1999, I was just about done with the mental health profession. I was an eight-year veteran in the field, licensed and managing several programs in Boston, MA. I was newly married and wondering how in the world I was going to grow in a profession I loved while living in one of the most [...]
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A few weeks ago I submitted a post on interesting job search strategies, and it led to a stream of emails asking me to clarify what I meant by “Informational Interviewing”. Here’s a more in depth look at what I believe to be the best job search process out there today!
The Value of a Long [...]
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We all know finding work in today’s marketplace isn’t easy. However, if you’re considering a job change or are just starting your mental health career you might want to take a look at the following principles. They can help you build a highly effective job search campaign.
1) Think Different
There are lots of obstacles and challenges [...]
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