Southeast Kentucky Behavioral Health is collecting new or gently used winter items to help children and adults in our community stay warm this winter.
We need ALL sizes, from children through adults.
We are accepting:
🧥 Coats and jackets 🛏️ Blankets 🧢 Toboggans and winter hats 🧤 Gloves and mittens 🧣 Scarves ❄️ Other winter items that can help someone stay warm
📍 DROP-OFF LOCATION Southeast Kentucky Behavioral Health 202 West 7th Street, Suite 200
If you have a coat hanging in the closet that no longer fits, a blanket you aren’t using, or other warm winter items, please consider giving them to someone who needs them.
A simple donation can make a real difference on a cold Kentucky day.
❤️ All sizes are needed. Kids and adults.
Share the warmth. Help a neighbor. Strengthen our community.
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With the new update in TherapyPortal, there is now more flexibility with new Proxy Access for parents, guardians, and other caregivers, plus new options for patients to request in-person or Telehealth appointments.
TherapyPortal™ Proxy Access for Parents and Guardians
This update allows a patient contact from the Patient Info tab to be given proxy access to the portal on the patient’s behalf. For example, rather than entering the parent’s email as the patient’s email address, the practice can now explicitly add the parent and give them proxy access. This helps practices more accurately identify who is accessing the portal and completing actions on the patient’s behalf.
When sending a TherapyPortal™ invitation, practices can designate one of two access types:
Full Access: The patient accesses TherapyPortal™ directly using their own account information.
Proxy Access: A parent, legal guardian, or other caregiver accesses TherapyPortal™ on the patient’s behalf using their own email address.
The patient’s Portal tab displays a Full Access or Proxy Access badge so practices can identify the type of access currently assigned. Portal activity is also associated with the individual using the account, providing greater visibility into who completed actions.
For patients under age 13, practices will see a recommendation on the patient’s Portal tab to provide Proxy Access to a parent or guardian.
This update is an initial step toward more flexible TherapyPortal™ access. Each patient will continue to support one Full Access or Proxy Access user at this time. Caregivers with multiple dependents can continue accessing their associated patients using a single TherapyPortal™ login. The new account model lays the foundation for future enhancements, including the ability for multiple caregivers to access the same patient and more granular permissions.
In-Person vs. Telehealth Appointment Requests
With the new session type selector, patients can choose whether they prefer an in-person or Telehealth session, so your team knows their preference when reviewing the appointment request. For Telehealth requests, patients can also specify the state where they’ll be located to help select a clinician in that state.
To offer Telehealth for appointment requests, your practice must have Telehealth enabled in Practice Settings and at least one clinician with Telehealth configured on their Work Schedule. Clinicians can use the new Telehealth Service States setting on the Work Schedule tab of their Staff profile to specify the states where they provide Telehealth services. For convenience, states associated with the clinician’s Work Locations and active licenses will be automatically populated.
When requesting a Telehealth appointment, the patient selects the state where they’ll be located during the session. The available options are based on the Telehealth Service States configured for the clinician selected in the request. The patient’s assigned clinician is selected by default, and if they choose another clinician, the available states update accordingly.
The appointment request now includes the patient’s preferred session type and, for Telehealth requests, the state where they’ll be located during the appointment.
By capturing these preferences upfront, practices have the information they need to review appointment requests while helping patients request care based on clinician availability.
* The content of this post is intended to serve as general advice and information. It is not to be taken as legal advice and may not account for all rules and regulations in every jurisdiction. For legal advice, please contact an attorney.
Humility is a powerful quality that helps people grow, build better relationships, and live happier lives. Some people think being humble means being weak or putting yourself down, but that’s not true. Humility is about being honest with yourself, knowing your strengths and weaknesses, and respecting others. In this article, we’ll talk about what humility means, why it’s important, and how you can practice it in your life.
What is Humility?
Humility means being modest and not thinking you are better than others. It’s about understanding that no one knows everything and that we all have things to learn. A humble person doesn’t brag or show off. Instead, they stay open to new ideas and listen to others (Tangney, 2000).
Humility doesn’t mean you don’t value yourself. It just means you don’t let pride get in the way of treating others with kindness and respect.
Why is Humility Important?
Humility has many benefits for your mind, relationships, and even leadership.
For Your Mental Health
Being humble helps you stay calm and focused. When you accept that you don’t have to be perfect, you feel less stress. Studies show that people who are humble are better at handling tough situations because they don’t let pride stop them from asking for help (Kruse, Chancellor, & Lyubomirsky, 2014).
Humility also makes it easier to learn new things. If you know you don’t have all the answers, you’ll listen to others and try to improve. This attitude helps you grow and succeed.
For Your Relationships
Humility makes relationships stronger. When you are humble, you treat others with respect and understand their feelings. This builds trust and helps you solve problems without fighting.
In families, schools, or teams, humility helps people work together. It’s easier to get along when no one is trying to act like they are the best. People are happier when they feel valued and appreciated (Worthington et al., 2017).
For Leadership
Humble leaders are great leaders. They don’t try to boss people around or take all the credit. Instead, they listen to others, admit mistakes, and focus on helping their group succeed. Teams with humble leaders work better together and come up with more creative ideas (Owens & Hekman, 2012).
How to Practice Humility
Anyone can become more humble by making small changes. Here are some ways to practice humility:
1. Think About Yourself Honestly
Take time to think about what you’re good at and where you can improve. This helps you stay balanced and realistic.
2. Be Grateful
Remember that other people help you along the way. Thank them for their support and show appreciation.
3. Listen to Others
Pay attention to what others have to say. Being a good listener shows respect and helps you learn.
4. Ask for Feedback
Let others tell you how you’re doing. Feedback helps you grow and shows you’re open to improvement.
5. Admit When You’re Wrong
It’s okay to make mistakes. Admitting them shows strength, not weakness.
Why the World Needs Humility
Humility makes the world a better place. It helps people be kind, work together, and solve problems. When you’re humble, you show others that everyone matters, not just yourself. This creates trust, teamwork, and peace.
In Conclusion
Humility is a strength, not a weakness. It helps you grow as a person, build better relationships, and become a leader others respect. By being humble, you can make a positive difference in your life and the lives of others. Remember: being humble doesn’t mean thinking less of yourself—it means thinking of yourself less.
References
• Kruse, E., Chancellor, J., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2014). The relationship between humility and well-being. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 40(7), 870-883. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167214527944
• Owens, B. P., & Hekman, D. R. (2012). Modeling how to grow: An inductive examination of humble leader behaviors, contingencies, and outcomes. Academy of Management Journal, 55(4), 787-818. https://doi.org/10.5465/amj.2011.0042
• Tangney, J. P. (2000). Humility: Theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and directions for future research. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 19(1), 70-82. https://doi.org/10.1521/jscp.2000.19.1.70
• Worthington, E. L., Scherer, M., & Webb, J. (2017). The role of humility in forgiveness. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 45(1), 27-39. https://doi.org/10.1177/009164711704500103
