National Coalition of Chronic Pain Providers and Professionals (NCCPPP)

Friday, February 20, 2015 

from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (EST)

Rockville, MD

Please join us for the first meeting of The National Coalition of Chronic Pain Providers & Professionals (NCCPPP).  The NCCPPP is a network of health providers, professionals, and organizations working on behalf of individuals with chronic pain, their families and their caregivers. These individuals and organizations have come together in a coalition to more efficiently and effectively serve the chronic pain community.

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Don't be so hard on yourself!

Make it a Giving Holiday this Year with an E-Gift Card for Career Services

Do you have a friend, relative, or loved one who is out of work, under-employed, or just plain miserable at work?
Give them a gift that will really mean something and get the new year started out on the right foot…

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IARP - Chesapeake Maryland Lottery Board Silent Auction Donation

All we need now is to buy the $75 worth of Lottery Tickets and Scratch-offs Sunday before the Monday HH at 45th St. Taphouse Ocean City, Maryland at 4:30 - Join us for food, fun, and more!

Instead of a board, I stocked a desk set with a few goodies including candy, flags, and a new favorite, Bondi (a pliable cell phone holder)! 

Practical tips for getting started with LinkedIn

 LinkedIn can seem mysterious or even  daunting when you first start using it - there are a lot of features that you can use to your benefit.  But, if you have just created your profile or  are revisiting LinkedIn after initially setting up a profile you never revisited, you may be thinking what now?  (if you need help creating or optimizing your LinkedIn account, let me know!)

 To get started you don't need to use every feature or spend hours everyday on LinkedIn. A few minutes each day will result in staying more current and more connected without too much trouble  Here is some basic info on how to use LinkedIn:

To benefit from LinkedIn you will really need to start being more active and share information frequently – even if it is just sharing something someone else posts.  I always make sure to post lots of stuff my clients can share with their “connections” just to stay on their radar; it also helps attract new contacts as they find you via your similar posts.

For example,

you might share an article on career management from me one

of your connections may share it

That second may be someone who 

has an interest in managing his or her career

and would like to do business with you

but only found you via me, who has nothing to do with your industry!

More here:

http://www.deborahshanetoolbox.com/the-linkedin-daily-workplan/

Take Care and Talk to You Soon!

Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM
Occupational Consultant Phone 302.644.1827

Mobile:  410.444.1989                                                     

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How do you balance an aging spine with injury or other disability?

Modulating Age-related Decline in Musculoskeletal System

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Lifetime of fitness: A fountain of youth for bone and joint health? Ongoing, comprehensive fitness and nutrition regimens may prevent bone and muscle deterioration, injury and disease.
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Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM
Occupational Consultant Phone 302.644.1827

Mobile:  410.444.1989                                                     

Let’s Connect:

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Suggested Government Actions in Relation to People with Disabilities

From Weekly Disability News Updates
2014-08-20 13:50:40-04

The United States of America has some very real issues to deal with where People with Disabilities are concerned. These issues include more than this one article can possibly approach. The issues approached in this article include Poverty, Housing, Transportation and Education.
read more...

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Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Interviewing Soft Skills: The very basics of interviewing

Many experts talk about how to answer interview questions and, a few, how to dress or write a thank you note.  But, if you haven't interviewed for a while (or ever), you may want to make sure you have the very basics of interviewing - Interview Soft Skills. Read More:

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Interviewing Soft Skills: The very basics of inter...

Interviewing Soft Skills: The very basics of interviewing

I hope you are preparing for an upcoming interview and find this information helpful.  If you need help, just let me know!  Email me. Good Luck!

Here is a list of resources for possible interview questions and other resources:



Articles in my blog

Articles on CAREEREALISM

Articles on the Web

Mary Sherwood Sevinsky


Mary is a CAREER AND OCCUPATIONAL CONSULTANT who is masters-prepared and certified. 

She is a business owner with nearly 20 years of experience in Corporate Management, Career Assessment & Counseling and in writing Career Articles and Educational Materials.

She has worked as a CORPORATE MANAGER experienced in hiring, firing and managing a staff of professionals with a multimillion dollar budget. She enjoys WRITING AND EDITING and has spent many years developing Marketing Materials and Presentations, Writing Proposals and Plans, and Conducting Staff Development Sessions in addition to working as a vocational consultant. Learn more about Mary and her services: www.life-works.info.

VOCATIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER MARYLAND & DELAWARE

Professional, Rehab, & Occupational Services  Mary Sherwood Sevinsky, MS, CCM, CDMS I wanted to take a moment to update you on my recent activities and make sure you had all of my contact information.  Please let me know if I or my team can be of service. Just email or call if you aren't sure - if we can't help you directly we may know someone who can! Click for more info:  UPDATES CONTACT INFO Please feel free to share this information or let me know if you need more…  Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM, #N1079 (MARY@LIFE-WORKS.INFO)  Occupational Consultant Maryland Eastern & Upper Shore & Delaware State Professional, Rehab, & Occupational Services #0112 PO Box 737, Lewes, DE 19958 Cell 410.444.1989 Phone 302.644.1827 (also fax – no need to call ahead)    INJURED WORKERS HELP DESK MAGAZINE                     BLOG FOR JOB SEEKERS NEWSLETTER                 FACEBOOK    VIDEOS                        TWITTER LINKEDIN                      PINTEREST Copyright © *|2014|* *|PROFESSIONAL, REHAB, & OCCUPATIONAL SERVICES|*  All rights reserved. *|WWW.LIFE-WORKS.INFO|* *|NEW VOCATIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER MARYLAND & DELAWARE|* Our mailing address is: *Info@Life-Works.Info* 116 Front St. Unit 737 Lewes, DE 19958

Job Rejection - 8 tips for how to cope

Job Search for the Rest of Us!: Job Rejection - what can you do to get over it?: If you are unemployed or received a "rejection" letter from an employer.  Worse, if you look forward to the rejection letter because it is at least some communication from an employer.... Read on!

Interview Tips

Interview Tip #1 Over Prepare

You can never over prepare for an interview. Start by knowing your own skills, work history, education and industry in general. Whether you are looking to keep your job, grow in your career, or find a new job it is important to take your job and/or career seriously.

Think you have nothing to worry about? Think again! 

Read more: http://www.examiner.com/article/interview-tip-1

JTF ON INJURED WORKERS’ REHABILITATION 2014 CONFERENCE HANDOUTS

THE JOINT TASK FORCE ON INJURED WORKERS’ REHABILITATION 2014

Downloads for the program are available for today’s program here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ov1ducjm5175jj9/AACOC5AJs-zO43qMAPgjRBmQa

On behalf of the Joint Task Force, we welcome you to our annual program and would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the Task Force.

The Joint Task Force on Rehabilitation for the Injured Worker was established in 1983 to provide an educational forum and promote better communication between professionals regarding rehabilitation services for the Maryland injured worker.

The founding members recognized the Workers’ Compensation Community needed specialized knowledge and skills. The purpose and goal of the Task Force is to identify the skills and knowledge that are needed to assist and equip professionals in providing successful services for Maryland injured workers. Conferences, workshops and written material (The Good Practice Manual and other educational materials) provide the forum to present this information.

There forums bring together the Workers’ Compensation Community which includes claims representatives, physicians, rehabilitation counselors, attorneys, nurses and therapists.

For this reason the membership consists of 15 organizations and associations representing the member organization or association appoints representatives to serve on the Task Force. The Task Force is a standing committee of the Maryland Rehabilitation Association (MRA) and the Chesapeake Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector (CARPPS). The membership is comprised of the following disciplines/organizations:

Maryland Rehabilitation Association (MRA)

Chesapeake Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector (CARPPS)

Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)

Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC)

Maryland Workers’ Compensation Education Association (MWCEA)

Maryland Self-Insured and Employers’ Compensation Association

Maryland Chamber of Commerce

Attorneys representing the Plaintiff Bar

Attorneys representing the Defense Bar

Adjusters representing Insurance Claims Association

Maryland Insurance Rehabilitation Coordinators

Allied Health Associations

Rehabilitation Educators

Organized Labor

American Physical Therapy Association

 THE JOINT TASK FORCE ON INJURED WORKERS’ REHABILITATION 2014

Downloads for the program are available for today’s program here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ov1ducjm5175jj9/AACOC5AJs-zO43qMAPgjRBmQa

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Please visit their tables during the Conference & contact them with your future needs!

Christine Thompson	(804) 938-5002	christine.thompson@healthcaresolutions.com
Allison Pribble	(866) 389-0211	apribble@alignnetworks.com
Michelle Waugh	(410) 931-5900	michelle_waugh@corvel.com
Jeannine McNelly	(202) 877-1914	jeannine.m.mcnelly@medstar.net
Michele Foreman                                 Event Contact: Stephanie Tinnon	(800) 743-6802 (501) 707-3252	michele.foreman@neurorestorative.com stephanie.roachell@neurorestorative.com
Nichole Lemanski	(215) 205-8967	nlemanski@network-synergy.com
Marion Payne	(301) 776-9443	mpayne@camphysicaltherapy.com
Donna Campbell	(302) 747-4507	donna.campbell@atipt.com
Tammy E. Lynn	(804) 334-9623	tlynn@medrisknet.com
Eileen Fritz	(301) 807-4469	eileen.fritz@genexservices.com
Darla Croce	(301) 838-2040	darlac@rehabatwork.com
Ginny Prunty	(240)672-3186	vprunty@adventisthealthcare.com
Beth Crawford	(484) 595-9300	bcrawford@remed.com
Donna Keegan	(410) 554-2925	donnakeegan@medstar.net
Heather Reis	(410) 273-2248	hreis@fmashley.com
Michael Caruso PT  &                                 Carol Montgomery	(410) 418-4060	mike@occ-rehab.com
Handouts provided by:
Mary Sherwood Sevinsky, MS, CDMS, CCM | Mary@Life-Works.Info | 410.444.1989
www.InjuredWorkerHelpDesk.com