Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences http://blog.case.edu/msass/ en-us Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:33 EST Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:33 EST paul.kubek@case.edu paul.kubek@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 Regional Meetings for Integrated SAMI Treatment http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/05/16/regional_meetings_for_integrated_sami_treatment.html $0, Free./ Check for dates, times, locations of next meeting near you./ "Regional Meetings for Integrated SAMI Treatment" are peer-networking... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/05/16/regional_meetings_for_integrated_sami_treatment.html CENTER SPOTLIGHT Center for EBPs MANDEL SPOTLIGHT Ohio SAMI CCOE Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:33 EST RegionalMtgs-ITx_246p-sami.jpg$0, Free./ Check for dates, times, locations of next meeting near you./ "Regional Meetings for Integrated SAMI Treatment" are peer-networking events for professionals from multiple disciplines and systems who serve people with co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness (SAMI). Participants discuss challenges and solutions for implementing evidence-based practices and other service strategies (e.g., IDDT, ACT, DDCAT, DDCMHT, TRAC, MI, Health Homes). Moderated by staff of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices.

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]]> Health Home Training Series Promotes Health-Behavior Change among People with SPMI http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/05/15/health_home_training_series_promotes_healthbehavior_change_among_people_with_spmi.html The Center for Evidence-Based Practices is presenting an important training series as part of the Ohio Medicaid Health Homes initiative,... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/05/15/health_home_training_series_promotes_healthbehavior_change_among_people_with_spmi.html CENTER SPOTLIGHT Center for EBPs MANDEL SPOTLIGHT Ohio SAMI CCOE Ohio SE CCOE Wed, 15 May 2013 10:52:51 EST HH-Behavior_246p-17962428-shoes.jpgThe Center for Evidence-Based Practices is presenting an important training series as part of the Ohio Medicaid Health Homes initiative, which is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Mental Health. The event, titled "A Breath of Fresh Air: Promoting Health-Behavior Change among People with SPMI," is designed for health and behavioral healthcare organizations in Ohio. The event occurs on five different days in five cities from March to June, 2013. Learn how to support and motivate health-behavior change. Register online today. $0, Free/CEUs, CMEs.

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]]> Plain Dealer: Increase Early Childhood Education Funding http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/05/14/plain_dealer_increase_early_childhood_education_funding.html Ohio needs to increase funding for early childhood education, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer opinion article "Ohio can... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/05/14/plain_dealer_increase_early_childhood_education_funding.html Poverty Center: News Tue, 14 May 2013 14:29:16 EST Rob Fischer

Ohio needs to increase funding for early childhood education, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer opinion article "Ohio can and should beef up funding for early-childhood education" posted on May 11, 2013. The writer supports his argument with data from a report released by the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development in April evaluating Cuyahoga County's Invest in Children. "The fact is that preschool is delivering children far better prepared to engage school is a huge positive outcome," said Center Co-Director Robert Fischer. "This report confirms that."

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]]> Webinar on Invest in Children's Positively Moms Initiative http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/05/13/webinar_on_invest_in_childrens_positively_moms_initiative.html All members of the community are invited to attend a special webinar on Invest in Children's Positively Moms Initiative... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/05/13/webinar_on_invest_in_childrens_positively_moms_initiative.html Poverty Center Poverty Center: News Mon, 13 May 2013 14:19:03 EST Invest in Children Logo

All members of the community are invited to attend a special webinar on Invest in Children's Positively Moms Initiative (PMI) in Cuyahoga County on Tuesday, May 14 at 3:00pm, entitled "Addressing Maternal Stress and Depression." The webinar will feature Dr. Rob Fischer, Co-Director of the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development, and Dr. Rebekah Dorman, Director of Invest In Children.

Register for this webinar online here and read more information about this and other home visiting webinars.

]]> Dr. Farkas invited to attend "Advancing the Science of Education, Training and Practice in Trauma" http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/04/22/dr_farkas_invited_to_attend_advancing_the_science_of_education_training_and_practice_in_trauma.html Kathleen Farkas, Ph.D., LISW-s, associate professor at MSASS, has been invited to attend "Advancing the Science of Education, Training... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/04/22/dr_farkas_invited_to_attend_advancing_the_science_of_education_training_and_practice_in_trauma.html In the News Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:27:04 EST
Kathleen Farkas, Ph.D., LISW-s, associate professor at MSASS, has been invited to attend "Advancing the Science of Education, Training and Practice in Trauma" at Yale University April 25th-28th. She is one of 60 national experts invited to develop and define competencies to guide mental health practitioners working with trauma survivors. The conference is funded through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and co-sponsored by American Psychological Association's Division 56 (Trauma Psychology), the Department of Veteran's Affairs' National Center for PTSD and the VA's Center for Homelessness. Dr. Farkas was an active member of national steering committee that developed the competencies for Advanced Social Work Practice in Trauma, published by the Council on Social Work Education in 2012.

]]> Justin Brennan, artist http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/04/12/justin_brennan_artist.html Justin Brennan is a local Cleveland artist who deserves recognition. His work consists of contemporary mixed-media abstracts. He uses... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/04/12/justin_brennan_artist.html Gallery @ MSASS Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:10:04 EST Debauchery_J_Brennan.jpg

Justin Brennan is a local Cleveland artist who deserves recognition. His work consists of contemporary mixed-media abstracts. He uses and experiments with different mediums, objects and techniques. His compositions are layered, textured, rich colors imaginatively combined to produce a creative piece of art. He is influenced by what surrounds him both physically and emotionally. His aim is to express raw emotion via spontaneous creativity, without analytical prodding.

]]> Veterans Affairs | Traumatic Brain Injury & Polytrauma: Identification, Assessment & Services (Video Conference) http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/04/05/veterans_affairs_traumatic_brain_injury_polytrauma_identification_assessment_services_video_conference.html April 24, 2013/ Video Conference/ $Free for Ohio providers; CEUs/ A training event for all mental-health and addictions professionals. Improve... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/04/05/veterans_affairs_traumatic_brain_injury_polytrauma_identification_assessment_services_video_conference.html Alumni Spotlight CENTER SPOTLIGHT Center for EBPs MANDEL SPOTLIGHT Ohio SAMI CCOE Ohio SE CCOE Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:57:02 EST VA-training-maninblack_246p.jpgApril 24, 2013/ Video Conference/ $Free for Ohio providers; CEUs/ A training event for all mental-health and addictions professionals. Improve services for veterans of U.S. armed forces who experience traumatic brain injury (TBI) and substance use disorders. Presented by staff of the Cleveland VA Medical Center and Patrick Boyle, MSSA('89), LISW-S, LICDC, of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices. This video conference broadcasts to multiple sites around Ohio. Attend at a site near you. (Topics: traumatic brain injury, substance use, polytrauma, military culture, VA system of care, family members/ caregivers).

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]]> Motivational Interviewing: Applications for Housing Staff (Akron) http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/04/04/motivational_interviewing_applications_for_housing_staff_akron.html Additional seats added to this event!/ April 29, 2013/ Akron, OH/ $Free for Ohio providers, $125 for non-Ohio; CEUs/ Presented... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/04/04/motivational_interviewing_applications_for_housing_staff_akron.html Alumni Spotlight CENTER SPOTLIGHT Center for EBPs MANDEL SPOTLIGHT Ohio SAMI CCOE Ohio SE CCOE Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:46:33 EST MotivInterv-ForHousing_246p-Event-green.JPGAdditional seats added to this event!/ April 29, 2013/ Akron, OH/ $Free for Ohio providers, $125 for non-Ohio; CEUs/ Presented by Jeremy Evenden, MSSA ('03), LISW-S of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices./ "Motivational Interviewing: Applications for Housing Staff" introduces housing supervisors and direct-service providers to this evidence-based treatment. Learn MI's client-centered approaches for supporting individuals with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders in a variety of housing settings (e.g., permanent supportive & independent, transitional, adult care, emergency shelters, ymca & ywca).

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]]> Cool Cleveland: Saving Neighborhoods, Demolition & Preservation http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/25/cool_cleveland_saving_neighborhoods_demolition_preservation.html With more than 26,000 vacant homes in Cuyahoga County, the Thriving Communities Institute has commissioned a study of the... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/25/cool_cleveland_saving_neighborhoods_demolition_preservation.html Poverty Center Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:59:09 EST

With more than 26,000 vacant homes in Cuyahoga County, the Thriving Communities Institute has commissioned a study of the effects of demolition on surrounding property values, and subsequent foreclosure. As one of the study's researchers wrote in "In Saving Neighborhoods, Demolition & Preservation Are Not Mutually Exclusive" posted to CoolCleveland.com on March 20, 2013, the debate has polarized into two camps: one for demolition, the other for preservation.

]]> Dynamics of Mixed-Income Communities Discussion: Mark Joseph http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/19/dynamics_of_mixedincome_communities_discussion_mark_joseph.html Dr. Mark Joseph, Associate Professor at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and Director of the National Initiative... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/19/dynamics_of_mixedincome_communities_discussion_mark_joseph.html Poverty Center Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:44:55 EST Mark Joseph

Dr. Mark Joseph, Associate Professor at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and Director of the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, will be one of the panelists at the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Dynamics of Mixed-Income Communities discussion tomorrow, March 20, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00pm in Washington DC. A webcast of the event will be available.

]]> Newsnet5: Cuyahoga County Vacant Homes at More than 26,000 http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/12/newsnet5_cuyahoga_county_vacant_homes_at_more_than_26000.html "Cuyahoga County vacant homes peak at more than 26,000, despite drop in foreclosure rate" Cleveland Local ABC news affiliate... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/12/newsnet5_cuyahoga_county_vacant_homes_at_more_than_26000.html CENTER SPOTLIGHT In the News Poverty Center Poverty Center: News Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:09:20 EST

"Cuyahoga County vacant homes peak at more than 26,000, despite drop in foreclosure rate"

Cleveland Local ABC news affiliate Newsnet5 and reporter Joe Pagonakis ran a feature on the evening news touring vacant homes in the city of Cleveland. Using Vacancy data from the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development in his report he said, "The latest data released by Case Western Reserve University and Northeast Ohio Community and Neighborhood Data for Organizing, or NEO CANDO , shows Cuyahoga County now peaking at 26,453 vacant homes.

]]> MSASS Offers New "Saturday-Only" Master's Program http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/08/msass_offers_new_saturdayonly_masters_program.html The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences has launched a new Saturday Degree Program for students who want to earn... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/08/msass_offers_new_saturdayonly_masters_program.html MANDEL SPOTLIGHT Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:24:14 EST The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences has launched a new Saturday Degree Program for students who want to earn their MSSA by enrolling in Saturday classes.

The program is designed for people who want to specialize in Children, Youth and Family practice, but who hold an undergraduate degree in a different field. Courses are held on Saturdays, while field work education is managed around work and family life.

]]> Mandel School Grad Selected for "Movers & Shakers" Award http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/07/mandel_school_grad_selected_for_movers_shakers_award.html Donte Gibbs, a 2012 graduate of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, has been selected to receive a... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/07/mandel_school_grad_selected_for_movers_shakers_award.html Alumni Spotlight MANDEL SPOTLIGHT Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:30:11 EST Donte Gibbs

Donte Gibbs, a 2012 graduate of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, has been selected to receive a Movers & Shakers Award, which recognizes the Top 25 Young Leaders in Northeast Ohio under the age of 30.

The award is sponsored by the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club. Gibbs is one of 25 winners selected from a pool of 90 applicants.

"I am thrilled beyond belief," he said. "This goes beyond my wildest dreams. It's a huge honor to be recognized for my hard work and leadership in Cleveland and East Cleveland. I thank God for this recognition. I am humbled."

Gibbs is a double alumni of Case Western Reserve University. In addition to earning his graduate degree from MSASS, he also received his bachelor of arts in sociology from CWRU in 2010.

]]> Clinical Journal of Pain: Training for Primary Care Providers http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/06/clinical_journal_of_pain_training_for_primary_care_providers.html Dr. Rob Fischer, Co-Director of the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development, collaborated on a pilot study to... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/06/clinical_journal_of_pain_training_for_primary_care_providers.html Poverty Center Poverty Center: News Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:56:53 EST Dr. Robert Fischer

Dr. Rob Fischer, Co-Director of the Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development, collaborated on a pilot study to assess the Primary Practice Physician Program for Chronic Pain (4PCP) and how it impacts both patients and providers. The study is being led by Dr. Thomas C. Chelimsky of the Medical College of Wisconsin which released the study in the press notice "Pain training for primary care providers" via EurekAlert! on March 5, 2013. The results of this study will be published in the Clinical Journal of Pain and are currently available as a Published Ahead-of-Print article.

]]> Celebrate National Social Work Month - Roundtable March 5 http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/01/celebrate_national_social_work_month_roundtable_march_5.html In recognition of March as National Social Work Month, join us Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 12:00-1:00 pm (EST) for... http://blog.case.edu/msass/2013/03/01/celebrate_national_social_work_month_roundtable_march_5.html MANDEL SPOTLIGHT Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:27:15 EST CWRU_global image for MSASS HP.jpgIn recognition of March as National Social Work Month, join us Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 12:00-1:00 pm (EST) for a roundtable discussion highlighting the field of social work and how Case Western Reserve University’s online Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) is helping students change lives and change communities.

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