I’m a Rehabilitation Counsellor of some 20 years – yep I’ve been around a long time! I have always worked in a compensable environment; not because it was necessarily a conscious decision, but one that … read more
The Hidden Job Market is a Bunch of BS
http://wthomsonjr.com/august-2013/the-hidden-job-market-is-a-bunch-of-bs/ There has been a lot written about the job market lately. “The good jobs” aren’t posted anymore. Don’t apply to jobs on the Internet! Don’t bother putting your resume in an Applicant Tracking system. … read more
Life After Cancer: Recovery and Returning to Work
source: http://www.swissre.com/clients/newsletters/Life_after_cancer__recovery_and_returning_to_work.html A changing outlook Advances in early detection and treatment for cancer have led to significant improvements in survival rates in recent years (Maddams et al, 2009). This is positive news for … read more
Supponaed as an Expert Witness? How to Cope in the Courtroom
Earlier this week, I interviewed Dr Natalie Green after she gave expert evidence in a court case that involved one of her clients. This is something that can strike terror in the heart of any … read more
Why would I need a mentor? Part 2
A big thank you for the response I have received through personal messages following my last article. I really appreciate your ideas, thoughts and interaction. I was not surprised by the number of people who … read more
Why would I need a mentor? Part 1
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read this article. This is a great question which was yet again posed to me recently; Why would I need a mentor? As you may … read more
Stress And The Effects On The Mind
In my career, I have had plenty of opportunities to think about and react to what I consider to be stress. The concept of stress is an interesting one, especially for those of us who work … read more
Can I really INFLUENCE a NTD, GP or Treating Health Professional?
Have you ever stopped to consider that Rehabilitation Consultants have an incredible opportunity to INFLUENCE Medical and Treating Health Practitioners to help them to see the needs of their patients in the context of returning to work? … read more
How to get MORE from your GP, NTD and Treating Health Professional communication
Are you sick and tired of communication problems with GP’s, NTD’s and Treating Health Professionals? Are you frustrated that they cannot, or will, not answer the questions you need answered within reasonable time frames? So … read more
How to get clients jobs
One of the least favourite tasks of a Rehabilitation Consultant don’t you think? Wow! Before I published this article, a heated discussion about the subject started after I shared it with a group of Consultants … read more