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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 1d

Your LinkedIn post diverted me to Bluesky. I haven't been on here in a while. What a delight. Thank you. ✈️💯👏🏻🎉

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Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · 21d

New Headspace for the Workplace w Brad Anderson. Recovery wisdom = leadership wisdom.

We discuss the paradox of anonymity, as well as the connection between humility & accountability.

www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/74

#Recovery #Leadership #HeadspaceForTheWorkplace @jbsinger.bsky.social

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 21d

This is wildly illegal and he has no authority to do this

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 23d

The most recent reminder that we're living under an authoritarian administration.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/b...

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments

www.nytimes.com

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 23d

Join me for my talk at 2025 #NSWM Forward Thinking Summit on "AI Tools for Executive Leadership: Strategic Implementation for Social Service Organizations". Apparently lots of folks have signed up, so thank you!
#SWTech #Ai #ExecutiveLeadership #SocialWork

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 24d

The Daily: Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral

#AI #SuicidePrevention

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/p...

Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral

www.nytimes.com

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 25d

New study from Maddy Gould found that suicidal behaviour identified using the C-SSRS, predicted future non-fatal suicide attempts.
#SuicidePrevention #SocialWork

Prediction of fatal and non-fatal suicide attempts by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS): systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed

Suicidal behaviour, suicide attempts and to a lesser extent suicidal ideation, identified using the C-SSRS, predicted future non-fatal suicide attempts. These findings support the use of the C-SSRS to...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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American Psychiatric Association @apapsychiatric.bsky.social · 29d

This review examined the level of evidence for specific school-based suicide prevention interventions. Improved outcomes were found for 10 interventions. More research is needed to build the evidence base for specific interventions demonstrating improved mental health outcomes. bit.ly/3VfEmtI

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 29d

So excited! Finally got around to getting a copy of @lauranissen.bsky.social Anticipatory Social Work. global.oup.com/academic/product/anticipatory-social-work-9780197665190
#SWTech

Man wearing glasses holding the book Anticipatory Social Work.

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Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren @judgewren.bsky.social · Sep 9

thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/... @andydrc.bsky.social
@drel-dbh.bsky.social
@lorilevin.bsky.social
@jbsinger.bsky.social
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Howard Community Provides Mental Health and Wellness Resources for Suicide Prevention Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Howard University is working to address how suicide is impacting the Black community and provide helpful prevention resources.

thedig.howard.edu

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Stephen Vincent @chelseaman.bsky.social · 29d

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Sally Spencer-Thomas @sspencerthomas.bsky.social · Sep 7

Mark your calendars: 9/8 is #988Day! Be part of nationwide movement promoting #988Lifeline & crisis support. Find more information about 988 Day & how you can get involved: 988lifeline.org/988-day/

@988lifeline.bsky.social @jbsinger.bsky.social @988canada.bsky.social

#WorkplaceSuicidePrevention

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Aug 31

This week brought wins on all fronts: Catelin Drey flipped a Trump district in Iowa and broke the GOP’s supermajority in the state senate. A federal judge protected Kilmar Abrego Garcia from deportation. And yes, even ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is about to be empty. Not bad for one week.

thinkbigpicture.substack.com

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 27

I had a great time engaging in my selfcare Sunday night, playing with the @chicagojazzdads.com ( @laywilliams.bsky.social @jgordonwright.com, Leo and Eric) at @evanstonspace.bsky.social. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us.

The Chicago Jazz Dads @chicagojazzdads.com · Aug 27

Thanks so much to the hometown crowd and the amazing crew at @evanstonspace.bsky.social!

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The Chicago Jazz Dads @chicagojazzdads.com · Aug 25

TODAY IN JAZZ: Miles Davis was brutally beaten by an NYC cop right in front of Birdland under a marquee bearing his name. #jazzsky #todayinjazz

Fred Kaplan captured it well in this old @nymag.com article: nymag.com/news/feature...

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 21

Fascinating article! Participatory propaganda in conservative comment sections primarily mobilizes conservatives while paradoxically lowering conspiracy beliefs among extreme liberals, thereby intensifying polarization from both ends.

cc: @profhalloran.bsky.social @laywilliams.bsky.social

‘Hook’-shaped polarization: how conservative super-commenters shape conspiracy beliefs and news engagement across the political spectrum

Conservative news comment sections are raising concerns about polarization. These sections have become hotbeds for participatory propaganda, as some conservative media outlets employ this strategy ...

www.tandfonline.com

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 21

Brilliant
youtu.be/d9jRC1c2vO4?...

“We Only Have This One War Left.” — Europe and Zelenskyy Nod Politely for 45 Minutes

YouTube video by Diaper Diplomacy

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 20

Ever wondered why your clients seem stuck in the same relationship patterns? 🤔 Ep. 148 of the Social Work Podcast looks at what #psychodynamic theory tells us about human development. (Hint: Early relationships form "templates" that we re-enact throughout life.)
#SocialWork #Podcast

Psychodynamic Theory and Human Development: Interview with Dr. Terry Northcut

The first podcast by social workers for social workers. Big names talking about bigger ideas. 24/7/365.

socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 18

Brief and heartbreaking.

"What my daughter told ChatGPT before she took her life."
#SWTech #Suicide
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/o...

Opinion | What My Daughter Told ChatGPT Before She Took Her Life

www.nytimes.com

Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 18

"The Blueprint in Your Brain: How Your Past Shapes You"
NotebookLM video based on Episode 148 with @loyolachicago.bsky.social's Dr. Terry Northcut: Psychodynamic Theory and Human Development.
#SocialWork #SWTech

The Blueprint in Your Brain: How Your Past Shapes You

YouTube video by Social Work Podcast

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 17

Hot off the press! Episode 148: Psychodynamic Theory and Human Development: Interview with @loyolachicago.bsky.social's Dr. Terry Northcut. This episode offers profound insights into how psychodynamic theories explain why we are the way we are.
socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/08/Nort...

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 17

Yup. 100%

Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 13

I appreciate the insight. Thank you.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thanks guys!

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · Aug 12

Ah... Thank you. I teach social workers about AI, which includes AI generated images. I've posted about my work, so that's probably why.

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