NEW SERVICE: Progressive Goal Attainment Program

I recently finished specialized training to provide a structured disability counseling program - Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) that may be helpful for more serious workers' compensation, auto, or liability cases and for those who are having difficulty moving past their disability. It is a 15-week program designed to result in Return To Work (or in more serious cases improved quality of life). It is based on science and has numbers to back it up.

Injured or disabled: If you are like my other clients you are probably feeling very overwhelmed and cannot see your way past your current disability. This structured program can help move you forward in small, manageable steps. Email me for a free consult marysevinsky@icloud.com.

Professionals: I imagine this service might be effectively used to settle more challenging cases. I would even go so far as to say it could be used in place of "traditional" vocational services.  Email me for a free consult marysevinsky@icloud.com.

Here is more info, if you are interested: 

https://www.pgapworks.com/en/whatisthepgap/index.php 

Email me for a Password marysevinsky@icloud.com

From the PGAPWorks.com website: 

The treatment objectives of the PGAP® proceed from the view that return to work is the highest level of independence that can be offered to someone with a debilitating health or mental health condition. 


The PGAP® is currently the most researched risk-targeted intervention designed to reduce disability associated with a wide range of debilitating health and mental health conditions. 


The PGAP® is considered to be one of the most cost effective approaches for reducing disability and fostering return to work in individuals who suffer from a wide range of debilitating health and mental health conditions. 


The PGAP® has been shown to be effective in facilitating return to work in individuals who have sustained musculoskeletal injuries, individuals with chronic low back pain and fibromyalgia, as well as individual with debilitating mental health conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. 

View  a brief, informational video here:

https://www.pgapworks.com/en/whatisthepgap/index.php 

Email me for a Password marysevinsky@icloud.com

Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM, Occupational Consultant

Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) Certified 

Landline 302.644.1827 | Mobile:  410.444.1989 | Skype Mary.E.Sherwood | Google Hangout Mary@Life-Works.Info

Maryland Joint Task Force for Injured Workers Annual Conference June 12, 2018

Maryland Joint Task Force for Injured Workers

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2018

Also sponsored by:

International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals

                                        Chesapeake  

& Coppin State University,

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Science & Technology Building

2500 W. North Avenue

June 12, 2018       8:30 am – 1:00pm

TAMING THE PAIN BEAST  Moving away from pain – not necessarily “curing it”

New Science has allowed more options for our clients than ever before. What are the benefits and drawbacks of employing the latest in treatment practices? What are the challenges?  Employer, industry standards, client, and individual proclivities may impact our ability to focus on the Injured Worker and ensure they are returned to functional, working life. How do we improve the way we educate workers’ comp professionals, the injured workers, employers, and adjusters?  What about controversial treatments such as medical marijuana, opioids, and Botox?  Are we keeping up? How can we learn from each other? Other industries? What makes sense?  We hope you will help answer some of these questions and more.

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Practical information that is essential for Claims Adjustors, Nurse Case Managers, Vocational Counselors, Attorneys, Doctors, Therapists and everyone working with injured workers in the State of Maryland. FAX TO: Attention Donna Keegan 410.554.6849 if necessary. Make Checks Payable to Maryland JTF. 

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American vs. National Health Care

JTF Annual Conference Save the Date June 9, 2015 Baltimore, MD

SAVE THE DATE JUNE 9, 2015 8:30 am – 1 pm 

At Coppin State, Baltimore, MD

Ethics, Recommendations, & Outcomes – Are we doing it right in Workers Comp?

Maryland Joint Task Force Annual Seminar

4 CEUs (1 Ethics) and 2 WCC Mandatory Credits are anticipated. 

Audience - Topics are appropriate for Doctors, Attorneys, Case Managers, Adjusters, Employers, and Therapists – anyone working with injured workers in the state of Maryland

Summary -  Science helps us understand what is really going on and why we all have an important role in helping the worker get beyond the problem and back to work.  But what about the art? are we doing all we can in Workers’ Comp?  Ethical issues will also be presented by each speaker.

                           
                            WCC Update and Mandatory Maryland WCC Credits

                            Legislative Update – William Levasseur, Esq.

                            Common Sense Evaluation and Treatment of Low Back Pain – Dr. Michael Shear

                            Opioids and Functional Restoration – Dr. Russell Hibler

                            Is the writing on the wall? – Dr. Scott Beveridge

                                         Examining recent changes to the Workers Compensation system

                            Ethics Panel Discussion

                            Confirmed Speakers include:

                                   Honorable Jeff Herwig, Esq

                                   Dr. Michael Shear

                                   Dr. Russell Hibler

                                   Dr. Scott Beveridge

Coppin State has agreed to allow us to utilize their spacious facilities and have notified us that there is improved Parking as a result of recently completed construction! CARPPS is providing national CEUs and WCC is providing MANDATORY WCC CEUs. 

Email: Mary@Life-Works.Info for more information!

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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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

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Suggested Government Actions in Relation to People with Disabilities

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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:

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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:



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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