Podcasts about Program evaluation

Welcome back to another episode of the Iron Sights Podcast! Today, we are diving into a topic we've all run into—plateaus. Whether it's in the gym, your nutrition, or just your overall progress, getting stuck is part of the process… but staying stuck doesn't have to be.We break down what a plateau really is, why it happens, and how to recognize it before it turns into long-term frustration. More importantly, we talk strategy—how to evaluate your training, track the right metrics, and make the kind of changes that actually move the needle.Enjoy today's show!-25% OFF! Red Dot Fitness Programs: rdfprograms.comRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:rdfprograms.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1-Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:28 Understanding Plateaus06:44 Importance Of Structured Programming08:09 Breaking Through Plateaus16:55 Volume Vs. Intensity28:09 Adjusting Exercises & Rep Ranges34:06 Endurance Training Mistakes39:18 Tracking & Technique40:33 Rest Times & Strength Gains45:45 Program Evaluation & Adjustments56:42 Smarter Recovery Strategies59:15 RDF Strong -Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/

March is the month to celebrate Women's History. In business, 40% of new companies are started by women, employing 10 million workers and generating $1.8 trillion in revenue. That's a lot of economic impact to celebrate. I'm Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development in Arlington Virginia. The role of Economic Development is to retain and attract businesses where workers can live and thrive in a great community even when the work world is changing. We support (small) business through programs like BizLaunch and value the importance of placemaking and a sector devoted to creative economy and the arts. Today we're going to talk about the value and impact of women owned businesses on our economy. To help me discuss this I'd like to welcome Mary Wong, Founder and Principal Consultant of EvaluCcraft Global. Ms. Wong is the Founder and Principal Consultant of EvaluCraft Global, LLC, a data-driven and evidence-informed consulting firm that provides public and foreign policy analysis and evaluation services. Established in Arlington in January 2020 to meet an emerging need, EvaluCraft Global, LLC helps public and private sector organizations at all levels around the world engaged in public and international affairs to analyze, assess and evaluate associated policies and programs for effectiveness, impact, output and outcomes. Our core values are competence, transparency and accountability. Prior to launching EvaluCraft Global, Ms. Wong served 11 ½ years with the U.S. Department of State, most recently as Deputy Director in the Office of Management Policy and Resources in the Bureau of International Organization Affairs and prior to that as Deputy Director in the Office of the Fulbright Scholarship Board in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Before joining U.S. federal public service, Ms. Wong worked 8 ½ years on design and administration of international exchanges and training for the Institute of International Education in Washington, DC and in Hanoi, Vietnam. Ms. Wong has a Master of Public Policy degree in Program Evaluation from the George Washington University's Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Administration, a Master of Arts degree in International Development with a focus on Social and Economic Development from the University of Kentucky's Patterson School of Diplomacy & International Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations with a concentration in Political Economy from Drake University in Iowa. Ms. Wong is passionate about foreign policy relevance to the publics. When not working, Ms. Wong enjoys traveling and learning about the world with her husband and two children; cheering on her daughters in all their curricular and extracurricular pursuits, and contributing to community-building through the Bahá'í Faith and service projects. Resources: EvaluCraft Global  Arlington Economic Development BizLaunch Division: BizLaunch  Minority Vendor Fair Upcoming Minority Vendor Showcase at Hyatt Crystal City   General information about the Small Business Administration (SBA): https://www.sba.gov/ SBA resources locally: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance SCORE Counseling and other resources: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/Small-Business/Small-Business-Programs/One-on-One-Counseling Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://agilebrandguide.com/ Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/innovationeconomy/ Listen to our other podcast, The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström: https://www.theagilebrand.show The Innovation Economy podcast is brought to you by Arlington Economic Development: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com The Innovation Economy is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

This podcast episode features Olivia Banks and Jessica Gruber from The Place for Children with Autism, who share their organization's journey implementing a comprehensive quality assurance framework. The discussion covers how they developed their Assessment of Service Delivery Quality (ASDQ) framework based on Silva and El Fattal's (2021) article, including the process of identifying internal quality standards, incorporating external guidelines, creating assessment tools, implementing quarterly evaluations, analyzing data, and developing targeted interventions. The presenters provide practical insights on implementing a quality framework within an ABA organization, addressing challenges such as staff training, data analysis, and using insights to drive organizational improvement. The episode offers valuable guidance for behavior analysts interested in developing or enhancing quality assurance systems within their own organizations.  To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes References:  Silva, B., & El Fattal, R. (2021). Creating a quality framework for your organization: A behavior-analytic approach. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(4), 978-984. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00574-8  Resources:  BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts: https://www.bacb.com/ethics-information/ethics-codes/  Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE), now known as JADE: https://bhcoe.org/  Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) standards: https://casproviders.org/  Performance Diagnostic Checklist - Human Services (PDC-HS): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4883535/  Sunberg's Program Evaluation: https://www.behavioranalysislegacy.com/  The Behavioral View podcast: https://institute.centralreach.com/learning-library/podcast-behavioral-view/  The Place for Children with Autism: https://www.theplaceforchildrenwithautism.com/       

For many undergraduate nursing students (64%), burnout begins during their educational program. Resilience is a known protective factor to buffer against stress exposure that leads to burnout, but a lack of formal resilience training for undergraduate nursing students persists. Equine-assisted learning interventions promote resilience and decrease stress and burnout in a diversity of populations. In this podcast (and article), Dr. Shannon Burleson describes an equine-assisted learning intervention to reduce students' stress in school and practice after graduation.

This session talks about the PhD-Community Initiative program at Queen’s University and one of the projects with a community partner (KFL&A Public Health) to provide a Program Evaluation of the Efforts to Prevent Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Kingston. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs website.

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Caroline Wroczynski, Education Manager for the National Organization of State Health Offices of Rural Health, tells us about the impact of National Rural Health Day; Dr. Robyn Cree, Epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention within the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, evaluated the success of the Public Health Disability Specialists Program; the Great American Smokeout is also today; and the CDC has issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory focused on the first case of Clade I Mpox. National Rural Health Day Web Page Journal of Public Health Management Practice Article: Best Practices and Lessons Learned From the Public Health Disability Specialists Program – Addressing the Needs of People With Disabilities During COVID-19 American Cancer Society Web Page: The Great American Smokeout ASTHO Web Page: Menthol Capacity Building CDC Web Page: First Case of Clade I Mpox Diagnosed in the United States  

Connect with us!Guest Information:Christina ColorosoWebsite: Analyst Institute Donate to the Analyst Institute in honor of Hal Malchow Episode Resources:Program Evaluation eBook100+ Campaign Management Tools List (updated for 2024!)If you have campaign questions or want to learn more, reach out to us using the contact information below.The Campaign Workshop: Instagram and Threads: @TheCampaignWorkshopEmail: marketing@thecampaignworkshop.comJoe FuldX: @joefuldInstagram: @joefuldMartín Diego GarciaX: @gmartindiegoInstagram: @gmartindiegoPresented by The Campaign Workshop

Black psychology reclaims healing by centering African wisdom, confronting racism, and fostering true human connection. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Dr. Donell Barnett, a distinguished counseling psychologist and former President of The Association of Black Psychologists. Donell has held various impactful roles, including Director of HIV Prevention Programs, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Behavioral Health Clinic Director, Chief of Field Investigations and Program Evaluation for the US Army Public Health Center, and Administrator of Behavioral Health Services for the State of Illinois. His expertise spans trauma, the intersection of faith and wellness, and initiatives to enhance the health and well-being of communities marginalized by economic and social disparities. In our previous episode with Donell, we explored Black Psychology and his work with ABPsi. Today, we're thrilled to dive deeper into the conversation, focusing on Black Psychology and the shaping of Black mental health. For more information about ABPsi, please visit: https://abpsi.org For more information on the 2024 ABPsi International Convention, please visit: https://abpsi.site-ym.com/page/ConventionCall To access the Journal of Black Psychology, please visit: https://abpsi.site-ym.com/page/JBP For more information about the ABpsi Global Institute and programs, please visit: https://abpsi.org/globalinstitute/ To learn more about the Zola Mondays Podcast, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7XjytCOMZg&list=PLonCvx5cZSj224MIOcf8UgjRxcEmoagP6

In this episode, we meet Reinaldo Rivera Hernández, Associate Director of Tec Centro at The Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) in Lancaster, PA. With over 16 years at SACA, Reinaldo's passion lies in supporting at-risk populations. Originally from Puerto Rico, he's made Lancaster his home for 35+ years. With degrees in Human Services and Spanish, and pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Human Services with a focus on Leadership and Program Evaluation, Reinaldo is dedicated to advocating for resources and equality within communities. Join us for an inspiring conversation about his journey and vision for SACA's future.

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, US Air Force Captain Jose Davis discusses his paper, which is entitled: "Leveraging AI for Operations in the Information Environment: 3 Demonstrations in Disinformation, Social Media, and Entropy." The paper focuses on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the realm of Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), particularly for the Air Force. The paper presents three case studies demonstrating how AI can positively impact OIE and advocates for direct AI research in this area. Additionally, he'll recap an information campaign that US Air Forces in Europe conducted to assure Baltic NATO Allies, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Recording Date: 24 April 2024 Research Questions: Jose Davis suggests as interested student examine:  What other common metrics can be developed or researched for assessing the Information Environment, tailor-made for the national security needs and useful for IO and PA operators? What are the practical outcomes in the Information Environment (a complex system) when entropy is influenced, pushed either higher or lower? e.g. Hypothetically, when high entropy is present, humans deploy simplifying heuristics, so this should help improve Key Leader Engagements' (KLE) timing and improve KLE dossiers. Or with PA/IO, high entropy hypothetically may demand a simplified messaging campaign. In what other ways can AI be leveraged to combat nefarious AI use for disinformation? The ideas of watermarking or safeguarding content from manipulation from nefarious Generative AI are a form of  immunization, advancing Inoculation Theory as a whole. What other preventative measures along the lines of immunization can be taken to combat disinformation? Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #46 Pat Ryder on Public Affairs and Strategic Communications #174 Kara Masick on Assessment Insights from Program Evaluation #183 Julie Janson on Air Force IO Talent and Strategy Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence Universal adversarial perturbations by Seyed-Mohsen Moosavi-Dezfooli, Alhussein Fawzi, Omar Fawzi, and Pascal Frossard Pre-trained Adversarial Perturbations by Yuanhao Ban, Yinpeng Dong Automating OIE with Large Language Models by Cpt Alexander Sferrella, Cpt Joseph Conger, and Maj Kara Masick Claude Shannon AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future by former Google technologist Kai-Fu Lee and science fiction writer Chen Qiufan. I'm a huge advocate of using story to educate. For those new to AI or wanting to understand AI's societal impact, this is my go-to book. Written in a series of fictional short stories with in-depth essay analysis at the end of each, the book teaches AI while making it entertaining. A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age by Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman. I think every Information Warfare professional should know who Claude Shannon is and read his “magna carta” of the Information Age, The  Mathematical Theory of Communication.  My intellectual hero, this exceptional biography brings the man to life — a polymath, a tinkerer, an innovator. “Attention is all You Need” by Ashish Vaswani et al. This is the seminal paper advancing the Transformer architecture which made Generative AI like ChatGPT possible. Liken this paper to Einstein's book on Relativity or Newton's Principia. Information Theory: Structural Models for Qualitative Data by Klaus Krippendorff Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio:  Jose is a Public Affairs Officer for Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. He has over 14 years of experience in integrated communications, both in the public and private sectors. He is accredited in Public Relations and Military Communications through the Public Relations Society of America. In his current role, he ensures the strategic communication of accurate and timely information about the command's 104-country area of operations. He played a pivotal role at NATO in combating misinformation before, during and after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. He just finished a rigorous six-month fellowship at a DoD-sponsored AI Accelerator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, gaining exposure to some of the brightest and best minds in AI and Machine Learning technologies. As part of his fellowship, Jose was required to apply his newly acquired AI foundational knowledge to produce a research paper addressing a problem or issue facing the U.S. Air Force. The paper is slated for publication in the U.S. Air Force's Air and Space Operations Review journal. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Velocity…..How did I know? Max Velocity…..How do they know? How does this square with ‘'Pitcher sits at X, but has reached Y No velo graphics on every pitch 45 yrs. ago Joel Sherman Yet, with all the arm protection, pitching injuries continue to be staggering. But so is the pitching that fills in — often throwing it so hard and with so much spin as to court the next wave of injuries. Baseball America The moment a baseball leaves a pitcher's hand, it starts to slow down because of drag. 100 mph pitch measured at 100 mph (at the pitcher's hand), would be 99 mph (at 50 feet from home plate), 94 mph (midway) or 91 mph (crossing home plate)- decrease varies based on atmospheric pressure, Radar Gun Evolution Speed Gun by Decatur…..Jugs Gun…. Stalker by Pro Sports….Stalker Pro 2…..Pitch FX system 2010….. Statcast readings out of the hand Spin Rate Fantasy FB. 2 794 2.325 #1 3.39 #30 2.46 Curve2,9782,391#1 3.06#26 2.83 Slider 2,916 2,530 #2 3.46 #28. 2.63 Change 2,398 1,849 #1. 4.56 #26. 3.29 Cutter 2,7232,410#1. 4.56#254.00 Sweeper 2,945 2,348 #! 4.56 #26 3.50 Pitcher of the Week The Athletic In Tarik Skubal, the Tigers have found a must-watch ace By Tyler Kepner Skubal set a career high with 12 strikeouts and became the first Tiger in this decade to fan 12 without a walk. “He's one of the best pitchers in the game,” Judge said. “Last year he was pretty much unhittable the second half of the season, and I think he's just kind of getting in his groove. Staying healthy for him is a huge thing, and he's doing all the right things to make himself great.” “Asses and elbows all coming at you,” catcher Jake Rodgers and his health is reflected in his fastball. The pitcher averages about 97 mph, he's Catfish Hunter “I got him the first time, then he comes back and strikes me out and I was like, ‘All right, I'll remember that,'” Judge said. “It's impressive, man. It's fun competing against guys like that, especially the young ace of the team. I'm looking forward to more battles with him, that's for sure.” Aaron - The battles may be infrequent Ten Tips for Youth Sports Parents 1. Child has to want it more than you Your degree of invlovement must aligjn with their level of interest and initiative 2. Provide opportunties and guidance Your role is to not manage your child's athletic career 3. Advocacy Child is 10 you advocate for them 90% of the time - 18 10% of the time. Recognizing when they need to learn how to advocate for themselves. When your child fails and they will fail, it is not an indictment of their ability, nor is it an endictment if their coach. Most likely indicates they haven't learned it or quite possbily will never learn it. Role is to provide them with the opporunities and the encouragement to learn 4. Objective Assessements Find someoemn who can provide you with and obejetive assessmet of your athletic abilty and skill level and an assessemt of thier athletic ceiling 5. Athleticism Enlist the guidance of a professional who can help your child gain strength, balance, agility and speed 6. Travel Teams / Showcases / Tournaments Tools to support your child's Development ad provide career oppportunities One size does not fit all Be caseful when you're told “Yourt child must attend” Match the tool to your child's athletic aiblity. It's your $$ and you and your child's time…use tjem wisely 7. Instrucition / Practice / Games Development consists of these 3 elements Can't rely on anyone of these 3 vital components at the expense of the other 2 ….will be derimental to your child's devlopment Tests / Classroom / Homework 8. Program Evaluation - how are they going to help develop your child 10 yr.s old program goals different than 18 yr. program goals 9. Multiple Sports 10. Fun Age approprate - 10 yr.old vs 18 yr. old - different definiton of Fun Nuclear Physics- over complicating baseball with analytics- a Gunnar Henderson story

On April 5, the Simcoe School Board joined four of the largest Ontario school boards in suing the companies behind Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. The lawsuit claims time spent on these apps  has led to “an attention, learning, and mental health crisis”.  Sachin Maharaj joins us to speak about the case and the impacts of social media apps on students. Maharaj is Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Policy and Program Evaluation in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa.

In episode 96 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Dr Victoria Boyd discuss The misconceptions about starting a nonprofit Why a program logic model is a better place to start for new organizations than a business plan Some of the key questions nonprofit founders need to ask themselves as they get started. Episode highlights:   07:34  - Common Misconceptions about Starting Nonprofits what to focus on instead   16:22- The Logic Model as the heart beat of the organization    25:29- **Defining your Unique Value Proposition    27:39 Building shared leadership intentionally    Guest Bio: Dr. Victoria Boyd Author, Trainer, Consultant, and founder of The Philantrepreneur Foundation. Host of the Nonprofit Corner Podcast.   Important Links and Resources: The Philantrepreneur Foundation - https://drvictoriaboyd.com/foundation/ Nonprofit Corner Podcast: https://nonprofitcorner.org/home Related Episodes: Episode 17: Program Evaluation with Wendy Wolfe   Be in Touch:   ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

SummaryQuite a few smaller size social sector organizations assume that program evaluation is too complex or demanding an undertaking for them. Is that the case, though?If we want to introduce program evaluation to staff, leadership, and boards who have not yet been inducted into the importance of program evaluation: what are the most effective questions to generate genuine interest in and motivation to engage in such program evaluation?How can we build a more evaluation-friendly culture all around?Chari Smith, President and Founder of the consulting company Evaluation into Action has written a book that gives clear answers to these questions: Nonprofit Program Evaluation Made Simple (2021). She explains her core argument in this podcast episode. Chari's Bio:Program Evaluation enthusiast: Author, Speaker, Consultant, and TrainerPresident/Founder of Evaluation into Action, a consulting companyProgram Evaluation Associate at Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory We discuss: Chari's book is meant for small to midsize nonprofits who have not yet taken up program evaluation, to make it achievable to them. The book is also meant for entry-stage evaluatorsChari values Beth Kanter's and Aliza Sherman's definition of organizational culture  – “Organizational culture is a complex tapestry made up of attitudes, values, behaviors, and artifacts of the people who work for your nonprofit.”If you apply a collaborative, inclusive, participatory, and non-siloed approach to introducing program evaluation, your chances of increasing buy-in grow considerablyOnly collect data that you will actually analyze and synthesize into actionable data and that is likely to influence decision-makingA program evaluation-friendly culture cannot be ‘mandated', on the one handOn the other hand, the role of culture ambassadors – people who already are in favor of program evaluation – is important in instilling an evaluation-friendly cultureWhat's also important is the role of organizational ‘heroes', and the use of stories, images, and narratives, while organizational artifacts (tangible objects that can be seen around the organization) can be used to signal a desired culture. Quote: “By gathering data, nonprofits can pivot from a reactive stance to a proactive one, by acting on the data gathered” Resources:Chari's LinkedIn ProfileWebsite of ‘Evaluation into Action'Book ‘Nonprofit Program Evaluation Made Simple'

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Benjamin & Young's, Founder and CEO, Jamal Young.'89. A seasoned consultant proficient in Nonprofit Organizations, Budgeting, Policy Analysis, Program Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. Prior to his current position, he held roles such as Performance Oversight Associate with the New York State Education Department's Charter Schools Office and Director of the Office of Parent Partnerships for the NYC Department of Education. Following his undergraduate studies at Colgate University, he earned a Master's in Education Administration from Michigan University and a Master's in Management & Urban Policy from The New School. During his time at Colgate, he was elected Student Vice President and played a pivotal role in launching the student newspaper, The Prism. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Colgate in History.

Nonprofit organizations, and their donors, have become increasingly vigilant about measuring success and effectiveness. This new dynamic can significantly impact the type of resources a nonprofit attracts! In this episode, Bob DiMeo and Devon Francis speak with Chari Smith, founder of Evaluation Into Action and author of Nonprofit Program Evaluation Made Simple. They tackle the … Read More Read More

In this episode, I sat down with Chris Soto and Joe Dzubak to discuss the importance of strength training for different populations, including general population individuals, performance athletes, and tactical athletes. We emphasize the need for a well-rounded approach to strength training, focusing on hypertrophy, slow speed strength, and resistance training. We provide insights into how to educate and guide individuals who are new to strength training, emphasizing the importance of finding a program that fits their schedule, providing feedback and modifications, and building a strong coach-athlete relationship. We also address common misconceptions about strength training, such as the fear of becoming too bulky, and highlight the benefits of strength training for overall health, body composition, and injury prevention. We discuss the specific considerations for performance athletes, such as endurance runners and field sport athletes, and how strength training can complement their training programs. Lastly, we touch on the importance of leg development, work capacity, load carriage, and concurrent training for tactical athletes preparing for selection courses.If you would like to contact Chris or Joe about their online training group or 1:1 Coaching, you can find them on instagram or send them an email.Chris:IG: https://www.instagram.com/christopherrunz/Email: sucksatcss@gmail.comChris is also a moderator at: https://www.reddit.com/r/HybridAthlete/Joe:IG: https://www.instagram.com/joedzubak/Email: JoeDzubak@gmail.comContact Me: justin@assembleperformance.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/justinsjones/Website: https://assembleperformance.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@justinjonesfitness

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When we think about cultures that are more community oriented, we embrace the concept of Ubuntu, which says “I am because you are. You are because I am”. It is this notion that we are inextricably connected to one another, to our world, to our environment, to all that is around us. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Dr. Donell Barnett. Donell is a counseling psychologist and Past President at The Association of Black Psychologists. Donell has served as the Director of HIV Prevention Programs, Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Behavioral Health Clinic Director, and Chief of Field Investigations and Program Evaluation for the US Army Public Health Center. His expertise and interests include trauma, the role of faith in wellness, and programs to improve the health and well-being of communities left out of economic and social growth. Together Graham and Donell discuss the creation of ABPsi and the critique of APA, healing through relationships and community, and the unique skills and attitudes of black psychologists in the mental health field.  ABPsi is the liberation of the African Mind, the empowerment of the African Character, and the enlivenment of the African Spirit.   For more information about the Association of Black Psychologists, please visit: https://abpsi.org For more information about ABPsi's programs, please visit: https://abpsi.org/national-programs/ For more information about The Black Mental Health Workforce Survey Report, please visit: https://abpsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-Black-Mental-Health-Workforce-Survey-Final.pdf For more information about resources available to you provided by ABPsi, please visit: https://abpsi.org/resources/

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, US Air Force Major Kara Masick discusses her thought-provoking article: 12 (Mis)Steps from Sober Assessments: Confessions of a Failed OIE Assessor. Our discussion covers her OIE assessment recovery journey. Like an alcoholic seeking sobriety by first admitting they have a problem and acknowledging where they've gone wrong, this essay is 12 confessions of her OIE assessment failures. During the discussion, she presents a new assessment metric that she calls: Most Likely Cause (MLC). Assessors should learn to think like an IT Helpdesk professional; like detectives discovering clues to find the most likely culprit, we can weigh relative likelihoods that our OIE had the effect compared to other potential causes. Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #83 Joseph Lee on Jung and Archetypes #130 Teasel Muir-Harmony on Spaceflight, Foreign Policy, and Soft Power #25 Alan Kelly on Mapping the Strategies of IO Actors IPA Blog Article: 12 (Mis)Steps from Sober Assessments: Confessions of a Failed OIE Assessor by Kara Masick The Iron Law Of Evaluation And Other Metallic Rules by Peter H. Rossi Evaluation: A Systematic Approach by Peter H. Rossi, Mark W. Lipsey, Gary T. Henry Foundations of Program Evaluation: Theories of Practice By Shadish, Cook, Levitan Scriven, M. (1974). Maximizing the power of causal investigations: The modus operandi method. In Evaluation in education (pp. 68–84). McCutchan Publishing Scriven, M. (2005). The Logic and Methodology of Checklists. McGuire's Classic Input–Output Framework for Constructing Persuasive Messages. In Public Communication Campaigns (Fourth Edition, pp. 133–145). SAGE Publications, Inc. Decoding Crimea. Pinpointing the Influence Strategies of Modern Information Warfare by Alan Kelly and Christopher Paul Link to full show notes and resources Guest Bio:  Kara Masick is an Air Force 14F (Information Operations officer) with a passion for MISO/PSYOP who's worked mostly within Intel and Cyber organizations. She was the first 14F officially assigned to the J39 of the Information Warfare Numbered Air Force (16AF). She was sponsored by USSOCOM to study Psychology and is doing that within the Measurement Research methodology Evaluation and Statistics Lab at George Mason University (GMU) with the goal of improving her MISO operations and assessments contributions. Her dissertation research on persuasion uses Large Language Models to analyze text. Previously, she studied theology at the University of Oxford (certificate), Behavioral Science (BS) with Religious Studies and Arabic minors at the Air Force Academy, and Sociology (MA) at GMU. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Gina Baral Abrams, Dr.P.H., Ed.M., LSW, to the Restorative Works! Podcast public health series. Today we are discussing insights on Dr. Abrams' recently published white paper, A Restorative Practices Strategy to Advance Community Health.  Using a restorative framework provides community health professionals a human-centered view from which they can begin their work by being inclusive, building authentic relationships, and identifying collective strengths. Dr. Abrams describes how this fundamental shift in public health is creating solutions to root issues. She offers several recommendations for practical applications for creating safe spaces for natural listening where groups can work towards strengthening social connection, enable community engagement, and address harm and healing. She also provides examples of how restorative practices can be used in large scale community culture and climate change in higher education and across sectors.   Dr. Abrams serves as the Director of Research and Program Evaluation and Associate Professor at the IIRP Graduate School where she teaches courses in community health and research methods, serves as the principal investigator for the Restorative Practices in Higher Education Learning Collaborative, and oversees the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education. She is also an adjunct faculty at the Boston University School of Social Work, the Tulane University School of Social Work, and Mercer County Community College in Jersey.   Dr. Abrams has served in administrative roles at numerous institutions of higher education, including Lehigh University, Princeton University, MIT, and Bentley College. She also worked in disease prevention research with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Massachusetts Correctional System. Dr. Abrams' research interests include high risk behaviors among college students, restorative practices as a prevention strategy, psychological sense of community, community readiness, and collective action.   For more information on Dr. Abrams' work and approach to public health solutions through a restorative lens, read her white paper, A Restorative Practices Strategy to Advance Community Health. 

There is a new subgroup being added to SIN 541611 for Program Evaluation Services.  They have created a technical board to review all applicants to the new category, find out the details in the episode!As always if you have any questions, or if you'd like direct support from a GSA consultant to help with a specific project please feel free to reach out to us at podcast@elevategsa.com 

In 2012, the Maryland legislature established the Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling to address the issue of problem gambling. The center's budget averages nearly $5 million per year, and funds treatment services and a 24-hour hotline. They also conduct studies to determine how many Maryland residents are struggling with gambling addiction. Last month, in its most recent report, the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability found that, while the national average of problem gamblers is about 5% of people who wager regularly, that number is closer to 9% in Maryland. A little later, we'll hear from a reporter who questions the data in the report, but the question remains: is the state failing the people who are having a tough time handling their gambling? Are there enough providers available to enough people? Our guests include State Sen. Clarence Lam, a physician and the Senate Chair of the Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee in the state legislature. Steve Freiss also joins us. He is a senior staff writer with PlayUSA, where he writes about the casino and gambling industry, and a column called “State of Play.” And later in the show, Dr. Lia Nower of the Center for Gambling Studies at Rutgers University in New Jersey joins Midday. If you or someone you know might be struggling with gambling addiction, you can find resources on the Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling's website. Help is also available via text or phone call through 1-800-GAMBLER, a free and confidential hotline staffed by trained counselors. (Photo: Masood Aslami, via Pexels)Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Justin Baer, Vice President for Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis at ForsMarsh joins the GovNavigators Show to discuss evidence-based policymaking, program evaluation, and his love for randomized control trials. Robert and Adam also discuss with Justin his recent op-ed, which advises the IRS on the best ways to determine the effectiveness of its new Direct File tax return service.   Show Notes:Jason Miller acquisition rundown: Busy Fourth Quarter to Bleed Into Just as Crazy First Quarter of FY2024Justin's NextGov Op-Ed: For IRS Direct File, Let Evidence Guide the WayIRS Report to Congress on Direct File Tax Return SystemTriple Lindy Reference

(6/13/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Senator Ron Wyden thinks spy agencies might be going too far to get data on Americans. The Treasury's IG says the IRS could improve on how it awards cash to whistleblowers. And Congress looks to eliminate the Pentagon's office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(6/13/23) - In today's Federal Newscast: Senator Ron Wyden thinks spy agencies might be going too far to get data on Americans. The Treasury's IG says the IRS could improve on how it awards cash to whistleblowers. And Congress looks to eliminate the Pentagon's office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Jamie Simoneau and Cieria Ramon stop by to describe the Neighbor Night Out program and how the Community Foundation of Lorain County builds community with these creative community engagement meetingsMentions Include:Community Foundation of Lorain CountyCieria Ramon, Community Engagement FellowJamie Simoneau, Program Evaluation and Integration OfficerBooks, Podcast and Music recommendationsWhat the Longest Study on Happiness Found is the Key to a Good Life, By Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz; The AtlanticWild Krafts (for the kids)Events/Learning OpportunitiesList of All upcoming conferencesAssociationsNational Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP)Advancement Network (AdNet)CEONetProNetCommACouncil on FoundationsAiPAmerican College of Financial ServicesMusicThanks to Andy Eppler for our intro MusicThanks to David Cutter Music for "Float Away

How can you ensure your nonprofit is genuinely creating positive change rather than unintentionally causing harm? Nonprofit leaders should aim to “do no harm”, and evaluating programs is a crucial step in ensuring that nonprofits are making a positive impact instead of causing unintended negative consequences.Unfortunately, it can be challenging to evaluate your programs effectively, especially with limited resources and expertise. It's time to shift from charity to change.In our latest episode of THRIVERS, Tucker and Sarah dive deep into the challenges of evaluation and how to overcome them. They discuss the importance of understanding the pains of evaluation, such as: The lack of proper training in conducting evaluations Balancing necessary resources Making evaluations accessible for community-based nonprofits Aligning good intentions with good science They also highlight the importance of avoiding common pitfalls in program evaluation:  It's essential not to expand programs without evaluating the existing ones, and  Always resist generalizing impact from one segment to another (e.g., assuming success with high schoolers translates to middle schoolers). Join us for an insightful discussion on overcoming evaluation challenges and embracing practical advice on how to transform your nonprofit's approach to evaluation. Need to create a strategic plan (or breathe life into your existing one)? Schedule a free Design Session and we'll explore the areas of opportunity and co-create a plan that fits your organization's needs and budget.Schedule a Design Session

Join Sabrina as she speaks with Niki Wood, an international development MEL expert, and they discuss how monitoring, evaluation, and learning, and risk have more in common then you might think.References and citations for this episode are: Rogers, P. J. (2008). Using Programme Theory to Evaluate Complicated and Complex Aspects of Interventions. Evaluation, 14(1), 29–48. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356389007084674 Michie, S., van Stralen, M.M. & West, R. The behaviour change wheel: A new method for characterising and designing behaviour change interventions. Implementation Sci 6, 42 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1186/1748-5908-6-42 Michie S, Atkins L, West R. (2014) The Behaviour Change Wheel: A Guide to Designing Interventions. London: Silverback Publishing. www.behaviourchangewheel.com. Mayne, John. (2015). Useful Theory of Change Models. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation. 30. 10.3138/cjpe.30.2.142.  Resources:https://www.betterevaluation.org/https://www.evaluation.org.uk/https://www.eval.org/https://europeanevaluation.org/https://rebelwithcausation.com/

Are you overwhelmed by the thought of conducting a program evaluation for your nonprofit organization? Don't know how to structure it, or even where to start?  There are many ways to do program evaluation, making it difficult to know which model is best or which format to follow. Help is here. My guest this week is Chari Smith, founder of Evaluation into Action to help nonprofit professionals create realistic and meaningful program evaluation processes. Chari believes evaluation should be accessible, practical and usable, and she's on the podcast to discuss her book, Nonprofit Program Evaluation Made Simple. Get your Data. Show your Impact. Improve your Programs. This book outlines a clear approach, filled with real world stories as well as examples of evaluation plans, surveys, and reports.  Some of the topics we discuss include how to create a logic model, measure impact, building a culture of evaluation, survey design basics, clear reporting techniques, and more.Upcoming event: Survey Design Made SimpleTuesday, April 18, 9 – 11am PSTRegistration information is here. Use the discount code is ‘getyourdata'Connect with Chari:   LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chari-smith-636b982/ Website: www.evaluationintoaction.comAbout Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast: Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place. She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements. Julia's online courses, webinars, and keynote talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and how to do effective marketing in the digital age. Take Julia's free nonprofit masterclass,  3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media That ConvertsConnect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/

One of the most vexing questions in child abuse intervention is: How do we know that the work we do makes a difference? We can count the number of kids we serve and the services we provide, but how do we know this actually makes a meaningful difference in the quality of the multidisciplinary team response and to the children and families we serve every single day?We speak with Seth Boughton, director of data and innovative techniques at the Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy Centers, about how we measure the impact of our work. Our Outcome Measurement System, started a decade ago by the Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas includes caregiver feedback surveys, multidisciplinary team surveys, and youth feedback surveys. In the wake of our recent report, Healing, Justice, and Trust, we take stock of what we know about children's and families' outcomes, and further areas to explore.Topics in this episode:Origin story (2:02)Practical uses for data (3:45)Outcome Measurement System (6:39)Turning our assumptions on their heads (10:54)Benchmarks and their uses (15:29)ChildSafe (18:05)Using data with partner agencies (25:38)Future research needed (30:02)For more information (45:31)Links:Seth Boughton, MSW, is director of data and innovative techniques at the Ohio Network of Children's Advocacy Centers. He previously served as a research intern at National Children's Alliance and still consults with NCA from time to time, including on the 2022 edition of our Healing, Justice, and Trust report.Healing, Justice, and Trust 2022, a public version of the 2022 report. is available on our website; NCA members can access the member version with detailed data on NCA Engage; an Engage account is required.Outcome Measurement SystemChildren's Advocacy Centers of TexasCAC Census; some materials are for members and partners only E3 program, Enhance Early EngagementTF-CBT, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral TherapyEMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessingCACs and MDTs, Children's Advocacy Centers and multidisciplinary teamsChildSafe San Antonio story from NCA's 2021 Annual ReportMSW programs, master of social workNIJ, National Institute of JusticeNCMEC, National Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenEyes Up AppalachiaSACWIS, Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information SystemSupport the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

On today's episode of The Confluence:A report published today found that opioid overdose deaths in Pennsylvania counties were reduced after University of Pittsburgh researchers implemented new community-focused strategies, coordinating new and existing efforts. We speak with senior author Janice Pringle, who's a professor of pharmacy and therapeutics and director of the Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) at the Pitt School of Pharmacy. (0:00 - 7:05) The National Hockey League deadline for trades ended Friday. We speak to Rob Rossi, senior writer for The Athletic, about where the Pittsburgh Penguins stand. (7:11 - 14:49) It's egg-laying season for bald eagles, including those residing along Pittsburgh's three rivers. Rachel Handel with the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania tells us why bald eagles choose certain environments, like areas near a steel plant, to nest. (14:54 - 22:30)

Hummell & Huml! PhD Candidate Hummell came to talk about program evaluation in sport organizations. We discussed what is evaluation, it's importance, why programs should be considering evaluation within their decision making process, program evaluation within the sport management literature, different approaches, benefits/limitations, and why it should be prioritized. This episode is the first in a group of episodes for the Knowledge Translation Grant secured by the Brock University SMGT faculty, led by Dr. Kyle Rich. Check out more on their work at: https://www.krichsportandrec.com/iisport

✅ Learn more about the course here: https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 5 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: https://agentsofchangeprep.com ► Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep

In this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielsen interviews Jodi Schaan, a medical staff coordinator for MultiCare, a hospital system in Tacoma, Washington. Jodi works remotely from North Dakota and started her journey into remote work while she worked at a local hospital. After contracting COVID, she negotiated remote work arrangements with her boss and soon learned about the Certified Remote Work Professional course at Utah State University Extension from our affiliate partner, North Dakota State University Extension. Learn all about how Jodi positioned herself from working in-person at a hospital to future-proofing her career path as a remote worker using the skills she learned in the Remote Online Initiative program.

When a school makes the effort to become an IB World School through a years-long period of reflection and self evaluation, the entire school agrees to embark on a continuous journey of self improvement. In this episode, we talk to Jaya Sharma, an experienced IB school leader about the school improvement plan required of all IB schools. Jaya shares highlights from her school's plan and how they engage all stakeholders in the experience. You'll see that when you focus on a particular area of improvement it kicks off a cluster of academic activities with benefits beyond a single goal.Links shared by Jaya:Link to articles  on linkedIn. https://bit.ly/3ij3KPzhttps://bit.ly/3vMirxsWebinar youtube link:Schoolreformer.com - Competencies & strategies needed to facilitate lifelong learning By Jaya SharmaArticle: Handing over learning to studentsATL/ATT  resources- Padlet Email IB Matters: IBMatters@mnibschools.orgTwitter @MattersIBIB Matters websiteMN Association of IB World Schools (MNIB) websiteDonate to IB MattersTo appear on the podcast or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, please contact us at the email above.

Overview:Lauren Jowell '04 Behrend is the Chief of a Monitoring and Evaluation division in the Bureau of International Labor Affairs at the US Department of Labor in Washington, DC, though she is appearing on this podcast in her personal capacity, and her views are solely her own. Her team is responsible for strategic planning, independent program evaluations, and collecting and reporting on performance data for executive, congressional and interagency reporting requirements. Lauren shares her experiences at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College, where she earned a BA in Political Science with Honors and High Distinction in 2004. She also shares her experiences in the Peace Corps, earning a Masters in International Law and Politics from Georgetown, and using her social sciences background in several federal roles. Lauren provides great insights on navigating the job search for federal jobs and the distinction from a more traditional resume and application process, and the perks of living in Washington, D.C.Guest Bio:Lauren Jowell '04 Behrend is the Chief of a Monitoring and Evaluation division in the Bureau of International Labor Affairs at the US Department of Labor in Washington, DC, though she is appearing on this podcast in her personal capacity, and her views are solely her own. Her team is responsible for strategic planning, independent program evaluations, and collecting and reporting on performance data for executive, congressional and interagency reporting requirements. Before joining the Department of Labor, she was a senior strategic planning analyst at the Department of the Interior and a program audit analyst at the Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General. Lauren served in the Peace Corps in Ukraine from 2004 to 2006 where she taught English as a second language in a village in the central part of the country. She earned a BA in Political Science with Honors and High Distinction from Penn State Erie, the Behrend College in 2004. She also earned a MA in International Law and Politics from Georgetown and a Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation from Michigan State University. She is happy to speak further about the growing program evaluation career field and you can connect with her on LinkedIn.Episode Specifics:In this episode, Lauren shares her insights on:· Ethics disclaimers and requirements for federal employees and sharing their own opinions and views· Choosing Penn State Behrend and a glimpse into the campus culture· Starting in a campus honors program before joining the College· Mortifying experiences at milestone moments – like hair dye gone awry· Joining the Peace Corps after graduation and living & working abroad, as well as thoughts on studying abroad· Using strong social science skills like writing in the auditing and government oversight fields· An overview of the program monitoring, assessment, and evaluation field· The importance of skills and not just knowledge in the social sciences including government, private, and non-profit work· Skills and opportunities for Scholars to look into and learn while they are in college, including professional associations, writing, and even improv comedy!· Where the end results of the assessments and evaluations go· Understanding the differences in resumes and job searching for government careers than other industries· Details about the Penn State Professional Women's Network of Washington, DC for both new alumni and current students interning in the District & surrounding area· Exploring all the things to do in and around DC· Taking pride in your work and still finding balance· Developing responsive communication skills that adapt your style to others'

In this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielsen interviews Jeanna Barrett, Founder & Chief Remote Officer for First Page Strategy, a growth marketing agency that helps product-led brands create exponential growth. Jeanna is a successful young career woman who ditched her high-paying, fast-paced corporate gig to live it up on the beaches of Central America. She is a thought leader in the space of remote work and growth marketing and has assembled a team of experts around the world, with combined decades of experience in SEO, content, social media, lead-gen, and much more. Learn all about Jeanna's story and how she works and lives by design, purpose, and harmony.

Today's guest, Gustavo Miranda, started his career in a research adjacent Program Evaluation position using Power Pivot Slicers in a non-Power Pivot table before he was introduced and lured by the power of the Power Platform. He shares his story of how reducing friction and creating automation introduced even non-data people to the concept that data quality matters. Most importantly, though, today you will learn the underdog story of how Power Query saved Christmas during the Kronos Hack of 2021. Get the inside scoop from crisis meeting to crisis meeting until the moment when Gus stood up to save the day. While Gus did the heavy lifting, a task force soon formed to collectively finish the project. While other multi-million-dollar companies were paralyzed, shocked, and attempting to ad-hoc calculate payroll and vacations, often incorrectly, Gus's task force used Power Query to create an effective solution in time to prevent employees from missing Christmas with their families. Even Tom must agree that tales like this really show the power of Power Query's ETL abilities. Also in today's episode, we learn the origin story of slicers in Excel, how Rob and Amir were behind their creation by seducing the Excel team, trading resources, and creating the opportunity for Microsoft to back into needing a separate application to maximize the impact of those slicers. That application? Power BI desktop. In an exciting tale of what could have been, we also hear the story of the Power BI canvas in Excel that was never meant to be as well as the lessons learned: never try to add truly new capabilities to Excel or you end up with Power View. As our friend Scott Esti used to say there are two kinds of people in the world, people who hate Power View and those who haven't used it! All this and more on today's episode! Be sure to leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help new listeners find us. Also on this episode: Nash Equilibrium / Prisoner's Delimma The truth behind recycling Program evaluation He may only need his eyes checked ... Calculation Groups in Power BI Microsoft's Power View Gilligan's Island theme song Zeno's paradox Gus's P3 Blog - Using Power Query to Transform and Combine Online Statscan Data Matt Masson - Deep Dive Into the Power From the Language Active v Inactive Relationships Kronos hack disrupts payroll Live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas Live action Cat in the Hat Abyss - Bomb at the bottom of the sea (Don't look Tom!) Rumble in the Jungle George Foreman - Muhammad Ali Guns and Roses – It's so easy Blown Away – Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones Montage Sankey (Diagram) Fight Club - Corn Flower Blue G Rated Fight Club

Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy is among the most effective, empirically supported treatments for posttrauamtic stress disorder.  Importantly, there is a growing literature around the neuroscience of PE which has important implications for the delivery of PE.  Drs. Sheila Rauch & Carmen McLean, join us for a review of some of the core themes in their book Retraining the Brain: Applied Neuroscience in Exposure Therapy for PTSD.  In this discussion we cover:   why Drs. Rauch & McLean wanted to write this booka brief overview of Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapycomparing & contrasting the theoretical mechanism underlying PE vs. research findingsconsidering the window of tolerance in PE through the lens of applied neuroscienceimpact of length of session on treatment from a brain lensthe relative (and interactive) impact of in vivo &. imaginal exposurewhether tailoring the clinical approach (e.g., PE vs CPT) is necessary depending on the client's presentation the potential utility for PE in addressing moral injurya consideration of whether PE could be experienced differently within the brain depending on the client's stance to the treatment i.e., high vs. low willingnessthe provision of PE through virtual platforms best practices around combining medications with PEPsychedelic/MDMA assisted psychotherapy - caveats and opportunitiesnovel augmentation methods for PE avoiding clinician burnout/vicarious traumatization in the context of PE Comments or feedback?  Email the show: oicbtpodcast@gmail.com.  If you are finding value in the podcast, please leave us a rating (or even better, a review!) at Apple podcasts. Thank you!  Sheila A.M. Rauch, Ph.D., ABPP, is Deputy Director of the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and Director of Mental Health Research and Program Evaluation at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System. She has published scholarly articles, chapters, and books on anxiety disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) focusing on neurobiology and factors involved in the development, maintenance, and treatment of anxiety disorders, psychosocial factors in medical settings, and the relation between physical health and anxiety. She is an author of the second edition of the Prolonged Exposure manual and patient workbook as well as the PE for Intensive outpatient programs manuals.  She is a fellow of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), was granted membership in the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Scientific Council of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.  Dr. Carmen McLean is a licensed clinical psychologist and researcher with the Dissemination and Training Division of the National Center for PTSD at the Palo Alto VA Health Care System and a Clinical Associate Professor (Affiliate) at the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. Her research examines ways to increase the reach of exposure therapy for PTSD by addressing implementation barriers and testing eHealth interventions. She is currently Co-PI of a DoD-funded study testing a tailored process improvement approach to increasing the use of evidence-based treatment for PTSD in the U.S. military health system. She is PI of a FEMA-funded trial testing an intensive, integrated treatment for PTSD, insomnia, and nightmares in firefighters.  Dr. McLean serves on several journal editorial boards and is currently Associate Editor of the Journal of Anxiety Disorders and Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. She has over 125 scholarly publications including a book on applied neuroscience in exposure therapy for PTSD co-authored with Dr. Sheila Rauch and published by APA.

Today on Sense of Soul we have with us Dr. Philip Hemphill, he is a thought leader in the behavioral health and addictive service industry. He was a Strategic Board Advisor for All Points North (APN) Lodge before becoming Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. Hemphill moved throughout the system of care as a consultant, manager, leadership coach, and strategic planner. He has developed and executed numerous programs, such as program design, 360-degree monitoring, professional evaluation, fitness for duty recommendations, staff training and supervision, vocational and professional reintegration, workplace monitoring, staff development, coaching, and administrative management of the programs. Dr. Hemphill has served as the Chief Clinical Officer of a premier addiction treatment facility where he was responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, and directing of all the company's behavioral health and addictive services. He utilized cost-effective methodologies while ensuring the clinical quality of those services. As a member of the Executive Leadership, he worked collaboratively with medical staff leaders in decision-making structures and processes. He was the lead person for developing and implementing plans for the provision of patient care services, policies, and procedures that delineate how needs were assessed and delivered by the company. He has served as a full-time Professor of Practice in the Tulane School of Social Work teaching and supervising research for the next generation of professional social workers. He has taught courses on Program Evaluation, Evidence-based Research, Human Behavior in the Social Environment II, Advanced Clinical-Community Practice, Advanced Research Methods, Psychopathology and DSM-5, Intro to Social Work Practice, and Sex Therapy. He has presented papers and workshops at national conferences and published articles in the field of trauma, personality disorders, and addictions during the past 29 years. Today he continues to write and publish academic research. He joined us to share his newest book “Integrated Care in Addiction Treatment.”  www.apn.com Integrated Care in Addiction Treatment Check this out on Amazon https://phemphillphd.com/publications/book-2/ Visit Sense of Soul at www.mysenseofsoul.com Do you want Ad Free episodes? Join our Sense of Soul Patreon, our community of seekers and lightworkers. Also recieve 50% off of Shanna's Soul Immersion experience as a Patreon member, monthly Sacred circles, Shanna and Mande's personal mini series, Sense of Soul merch and more. https://www.patreon.com/senseofsoul Thanks to our Sponsors  KACHAVA: www.kachava.com/senseofsoul ATHLETIC GREENS:  https:// athleticgreens.com/senseofsoul  

Ben Wiant works with professionals in career transition to define, own, and confidently communicate their professional value and narrative. He helps them create and implement effective job search strategies to overcome the complexity of the modern job search using The 3 Doors Job Search – a foundational model he created to strategically access new career opportunities. As a former recruiter, Ben knows what happens behind closed doors in the hiring process – he has reviewed over 175,000 resumes, formally interviewed 2,000+ candidates, and worked with 100s of hiring managers. Ben earned a master's degree in Instructional Systems Design from Florida State University. He also holds graduate level certifications in Human Performance Technology, Program Evaluation, and Human Resource Development. Ben is active in the Raleigh-Durham, NC job seeker community as a guest speaker and presenter and for the past 7 years has paid-it-forward as a facilitator at a weekly job seeker support group. For more information on Ben, go to his website www.the3doors.com. During our discussion, Ben provided many tips and ideas on being a better and more effective candidate, including: ·         Unless you are in a design focused industry, use a standard resume format, but most important is that the content of your resume must tell the story of how you solve companies' problems.·         We discussed how you can access the “front, side, and back doors” as a multi-faceted approach to increase your chances of success in your job search.·         Executive search and recruiting firms work for the company and not you as the candidate but it is a great idea to be sure you are in their database so if they have an appropriate position, you are on their list of people to follow-up with.·         Often candidates are their own worst critic; they should “flip their scripts” to be positive, believe in themselves, and know that they are worthy.·         Ben explained the difference between general networking, targeted networking, and strategic networking – each has a role/purpose – but the strategic networking will have greatest positive impact on your job search and future career potential.·         During your search, remember it is important to know your values, stay professional, and take any negative feedback in stride as a learning opportunity. If you get ghosted, know it is more about them than about you. Ben has so much real-world job transition experience, we could have gone on for so much longer. This episode provides insights you can put in action today to help you move closer to your next great job opportunity. Listen to it a couple of times – share with your friends – leave me comments on your thoughts/reactions – ENJOY!

Today we are joined by three special guests about an important topic: transitioning to residency. What are the important aspects for a smooth transition?  Dr. Helen Kang Morgan is a Clinical Professor at the University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her medical education work has focused on improving the transition to residency, and she serves as one of the Co-Investigators and Program Evaluation lead on APGO's Reimagining Residency grant team.   Dr. Anita Malone is the Associate Program Director and Assistant Professor in the University of Michigan Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is the ultimate hype person for incoming interns and serves as a continual support for her residents. She, like Dr. Morgan, has a passion for medical education.   Dr. Halley Staples is a 3rd year ObGyn resident at Washington University in St. Louis. She has an interest in medical education and currently serves on APGO's RRR grant Learner Advisory Group.   Further reading: Staples H, Frank S, Mullen M, Ogburn T, Hammoud MM, Morgan HK. Improving the Medical School to Residency Transition: Narrative Experiences From First-Year Residents [published online ahead of print, 2022 Jun 19]. J Surg Educ. 2022;S1931-7204(22)00146-5. doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2022.06.001  Twitter: @creogsovercoff1 Instagram: @creogsovercoffee Facebook: www.facebook.com/creogsovercoffee Website: www.creogsovercoffee.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/creogsovercoffee You can find the OBG Project at: www.obgproject.com  

How do you add intelligence to your emotions? How do you increase your emotional intelligence? How do you become so self-aware as well as socially aware that you regulate your emotions to a point of increasing your success rate in your leadership? How do you read others' emotions and respond to them in such a manner you are able to lead them? Dr Chaison, an expert in emotional intelligence, does a deep dive into emotional intelligence (EQ); how to assess it, develop it and successively use it to lead others.  iLead in Any Room Podcast: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Leading Smarter, Not HarderInherent in most definitions of leadership is the concept of emotion. For example, leadership has been described as getting people to do things they wouldn't ordinarily do and feel good about it. Feelings, or emotions, are a vital part of the human experience that move us to action, and those actions have consequences – both good and bad. While emotions can serve to motivate us to reach our goals, emotions can also serve to derail us and get us off track from our goals. In this podcast, Dr. Angelic Chaison will discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in facilitating effective and empowering leadership. Leaders who practice emotional intelligence know how to harness the power of emotions within themselves and the people they lead in order to steer their teams to successful accomplishment of meaningful and life-changing goals. Dr. Chaison will share helpful tips on ways to practice emotional intelligence both in your leadership and your daily life. Emotional intelligence is an absolute must-have in every leader's toolbox. iLead listeners, tune in now because this is a conversation you don't want to miss. Biography Dr. Angelic D. Chaison is a counseling psychologist committed to using her skills to help people overcome challenges, obstacles, and difficulties that prevent them from maximizing and actualizing their fullest potential in multiple areas of life, including mental and physical health, relationships, academics, career, and business. Dr. Chaison graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors and a minor in Spanish in 1999, a Master of Arts in Program Evaluation in 2003, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology in 2006. Dr. Chaison completed both her pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship programs at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX where she was immediately hired as a staff psychologist upon completion of her training and where she continues to work today. Dr. Chaison serves and has received multiple awards for her local and national leadership roles in advocating for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion within the Veterans Health Administration, America's largest integrated health care system. Dr. Chaison is an assistant professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX and is actively involved in training the next generation of mental health providers and leaders. Dr. Chaison is not only a leader in her career, she has also served in multiple leadership roles at her church, The Reflections of Christ's Kingdom World Outreach International, and she provides leadership coaching and consultation to non-profit organizations and businesses as the chief psychologist of Chaison Psychological and Consulting Services, PLLC.Support the show

Michal Paul is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Tallahassee Community College and a doctoral candidate in Educational Policy and Program Evaluation at Florida State University. She researches the relationship between student success in STEMM gateway courses and educational outcomes with a focus on equity and access for students from a wide range of academic and social backgrounds. She has mor than 15 years of experience teaching mathematics and AVIDS at the secondary and post-secondary level. In 2015 she was recognized with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Michal believes “math” should be everyone's favorite four-letter word.The COVID-19 pandemic forced faculty, staff, and students to engage with online learning, which has continued to have a lasting impact on higher education. Online and hybrid learning has continued to increase in popularity, even after the transition to online learning during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the increase of learners online, factors such as access, equity, and fair grading practices continue to be a major topic of discussion within the field. Many faculty members might perceive their grading practices to be fair, yet those practices can often times unintentionally reinforce achievement gaps amongst students. Fair grading practices in online learning could provide students with a level playing field in an educational environment.Learn more about CITI Program: https://about.citiprogram.org/

Nayab Gohar Jan is a social activist, leftist and one of the organizers of Aurat March Lahore. She has recently joined PPP. Dr. Minahil Asim is an Assistant Professor of Education Leadership and Program Evaluation at the University of Ottawa. She studies education reforms and policies that are focused on improving learning outcomes and educational trajectories for disadvantaged students. Preh Memon is a content creator and a writer; she has a keen eye on the social issues of Pakistan and often writes about them. The four of us get together for a discussion on why political reform is difficult in Pakistan. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:15 Why did Nayab join PPP? 6:00 Why PPP has lacked in Implementation? 9:00 PPP; Feudalism and rural politics 13:00 Perception of PPP/PMLN and Bureaucracy in Punjab 23:00 Why do you see more development in Punjab? 34:00 Sindh and PPP's performance 44:00 Local Government and Political Will 48:00 Why Political Reforms are difficult 1:13:00 Establishment impeding political reform 1:19:00 Evolution vs Revolution; is gradual progress worth sacrificing ideals? 1:30:00 Debates within the party? Is it a one man rule? 1:38:30 Overseas Pakistanis 1:44:00 Degrading National Discourse and Misogyny 2:08:30 Trauma of growing up in the 90s in Pakistan

Have you ever considered what kind of leader you are? Dr. Denise Berger helps corporations and grad students identify the why behind what we do and our core values. In this conversation, Dr. D shares practical tips and her story of leading with empathy & courage during 911.Please take a listen and share your takeaways!  TheSocialimpact.coinstagram.com/bree_jensen_/Guest Bio:Dr. Denise Berger Aliki Designs | alikidesigns.comCSR Consulting :  Gazelle Advisors | itcsr.com"By collaborating, lending expertise, and educating, I strive to develop ethical, intelligent and responsible leaders who achieve their goals while cultivating a thriving society for all. Much of my work focuses on strategic development of sophisticated social responsibility designs, that are implementable and marketable. In so doing, I find that this includes fine-tuning organizational culture, building leadership skills, optimizing team efficacy, and honing organizational strategic planning. I have held significant roles in managing multinational operations and have qualified expertise in social responsibility, risk management, international business, and organizational leadership.I hold a Doctor of Education from Pepperdine University in Organizational Leadership and completed my dissertation on Corporate Social Responsibility.  In my dissertation, Doing it the Right Way, I identified the leading American Fortune 500 global corporations and analyzed why and how they do “itCSR” – a sophisticated level of CSR.  I received my MBA in Marketing and International Business from Fordham University and a BA in History from Colgate University.  I presently teach Leadership & Service, as well as Program Evaluation, in the Social Entrepreneurship & Change Master's Program at Pepperdine University, and I teach Leading Inclusive Organizations in Vanderbilt University's Leadership and Learning in Organizations Doctoral Program. I am a consultant and founding partner of Gazelle Advisors, working alongside for-profit and non-profit leaders. We focus on strategic development including marketing, organizational culture effectiveness, building businesses with purpose, financial excellence, and equity, diversity & inclusion initiatives. Prior to this, I was a Managing Director at Aon Risk Services, a global insurance broker and consultant. In this role, I ran the East Coast operations of the Global Business Unit. I am a board member for Environmental Charter Schools, Open Temple and Lionsraw. I am a partner at Social Justice Partners LA wherein I have worked with several non-profit leaders, including SVP's Fast Pitch participants. I have been a TedX coach and an Annenberg/CNN Hero Fast Pitch coach. Lastly, I am the founder and designer of Aliki Designs - Greek-inspired, handcrafted, everyday elegant jewelry, wherein I do everything from design, to manufacturing, to marketing and sales."

Videos: 1. Stefan Oelrich, head of Bayer's Admits COVID-19 Vaccine is Gene Therapy (0:40) 2. Munk Debate on Ukraine – John Mearsheimer Closing Statement (3:06) 3. Jonathan Pie: ‘Boris Johnson Is a Liar' | NYT Opinion (7:42) 4.  “Uniquely Stupid:” Dissecting the Past Decade of American Life | Amanpour and Company (18:09) 5. New Rule: The United States of Dumb-merica | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) (10:00) 6. You're Not Going To Believe What I'm About To Tell You – The Oatmeal (7:53) Researchers investigate cancer-fighing properties of mango Texas A&M University In addition to being one of the most important tropical fruits consumed worldwide, recent studies by researchers at the Institute for Obesity Research and Program Evaluation at Texas A&M University in College Station have shown that mangoes also may help prevent breast cancer. Talcott and others recently completed one in vitro study and one using mice to see if the polyphenols found in mango did, in fact, exhibit inflammation- and cancer-fighting properties. “There was already some research done showing that polyphenolic compounds, such as those found in the mango, have cancer-fighting properties,” Talcott said. “Those compounds appear to have antioxidant properties that may contribute to decrease oxidative stress, which can lead to the onset of chronic diseases such as cancer. In addition to that, polyphenolics have been shown to be anti-inflammatory.” Talcott said interest in mango has been increasing in recent years and experimental data has already shown bioactive compounds present in mangoes exert anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, antiviral and antibacterial properties.  “Based on this premise, we extracted mango polyphenols and tested their effects in vitro, or separate from their normal biological context, on commercially obtained non-cancer and cancer breast cells,” she said. These results of the study indicate that the cell-killing effects of mango polyphenols are specific to cancer cells, where inflammation was reduced in both cancer and non-cancer cells, seemingly through the involvement of miRNA-21 – short microRNA molecules associated with cancer,” Talcott said. A second study by this research group using hairless mice showed mango polyphenols also suppressed cell proliferation in the breast cancer BT474 cell line and tumor growth in mice with human breast carcinoma cells transplanted into them. (Next) Ginseng can treat and prevent influenza and RSV, researcher finds Georgia State University Ginseng can help treat and prevent influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages, according to research findings by a scientist in Georgia State University's new Institute for Biomedical Sciences. In a recent issue of Nutrients and an upcoming publication of the International Journal of Molecular Medicine, Sang-Moo Kang reports the beneficial effects of ginseng, a well-known herbal medicine, on human health. He partnered with a university and research institutes in South Korea that wanted international collaborative projects to study if ginseng can be used to improve health and protect against disease because of the potential benefit in fighting these viruses. There are no vaccines available for RSV, which affects millions and is the leading cause of inflammatory bronchiolitis pneumonia and viral death in infants and in some elderly adults. In his study published in Nutrients, Kang investigated whether red ginseng extract has preventive effects on influenza A virus infection. He found that red ginseng extract improves the survival of human lung epithelial cells infected with influenza virus. Also, treatment with red ginseng extract reduced the expression of genes that cause inflammation. (Next) New study illustrates that potato protein ingestion strongly increases muscle protein synthesis rates at rest and during recovery from exercise Maastricht University, The Netherlands Exercise enthusiasts have long presumed animal protein to be superior to plant-derived options for muscle protein synthesis due to its essential amino acid profile. While many plant proteins are deficient in one or more essential amino acids necessary for optimal muscle growth and repair, a new randomized controlled study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that plant-derived proteins can still induce strong anabolic responses. Researchers at Maastricht University, The Netherlands, found that consuming 30 grams of potato-derived protein concentrate following resistance exercise strongly increased muscle protein synthesis rates to levels that did not differ from the response following the ingestion of an equivalent amount of milk protein concentrate. In general, plant-derived proteins are considered to have lesser anabolic properties, due to their lower digestibility and incomplete amino acid profile. The results show that ingestion of 30 g potato-derived protein will support muscle growth and repair at rest and during recovery from exercise.” (Next) Antipsychotic medication during pregnancy does affect babies Monash University (Australia)  A seven-year study of women who take antipsychotic medication while pregnant, proves it can affect babies. The observational study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, reveals that whilst most women gave birth to healthy babies, the use of mood stabilisers or higher doses of antipsychotics during pregnancy increased the need for special care after birth with 43 per cent of babies placed in a Special Care Nursery (SCN) or a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), almost three times the national rate in Australia. As well as an increased likelihood of the need for intensive care, the world-first study shows antipsychotic drugs affects babies in other ways; 18 per cent were born prematurely, 37 per cent showed signs of respiratory distress and 15 per cent developed withdrawal symptoms.

Today on the show Dr. Huntley sits down with Brad Krueger, a program evaluation consultant based in Chicago. She talks with Brad about his journey into public health, his business, and how he thrives on building systems to collect, review and present data. He goes on to expand on the importance of creating a supportive network of professionals, why he has recommended potential colleagues to clients, and why an abundance mindset is so helpful. Brad also shares tips and advice for anyone in public health and epidemiology. Learn what it means to be a lifelong learner and why there's always something to be gained from any opportunity.