Category: Writing
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Commonly Used Words and Abbreviations
In this section , I discuss abbreviations. Abbreviations are the cornerstone of our language. It bridges together area of study, trained professionals, those with lived experience, and so forth. It has the ability of uniting people especially when it’s well intended.
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Community Resources
There are many different community resources that can assist you or a loved one. This is why it is a good idea to get connected to various resources because each entity may know an additional resource that you could use.
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Medication
When you are taking mutiple medication, follow up with you primary care physician, psychiatrist, or those who can assist you with identifying if some medications cause or can be taken with other medications. When you are only taking one medication, follow up anyways to identify side effects and things you should know about that medication…
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Functional Behavioral Assessment
Is your child on an IEP or are you working towards getting them placed on an IEP?
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Suicide Assessment
A well known suicide assessment is the Columbia Suicide Assessment. This assessment assists organizations with going through a list of questions with participants to identify when a mental health screener needs to be called. Let’s discuss.
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Techniques
The New Face of Disabilities not only provides helpful information, but various techniques that can be used by professionals such as Mental Health Specialists, Licensed Clinicians, Supported Education Specialists, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Veteran Administration employment staff and others.
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Supported Education
Supported Education (SEd) is an emerging best practice which help individuals excel in employment with further education
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Supported Employment
Supported Employment is an Evidenced Based practice that focuses on assisting those with developmental and mental health diagnoses. Do you think there a difference in working with someone with a developmental disability compared to mental health diagnosis?
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Types of Diagnoses
There are various types of Mental Health diagnoses from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Personality Disorder, Disassociate Disorder, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and others.
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Join the Discussion
Join me for 14 days of discussion and postings about The New Face of Disabilities Part 2: A Psychosocial Perspective. Beginning today.
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It’s Time
It’s time to schedule my 12 city book tour and getting the word out about this great resource. Here is more information: The New Face of Disabilities Part 2: A Psychosocial Perspective ISBN 979-8986665597 Released May 12, 2026 Genre: Mental Health, Self-Help, and Vocational Rehabilitation Summary: The New Face of Disabilities Part 2: A Psychosocial Perspective…
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Power and Law of Attraction Books
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? As a reader, I tend to enjoy books that deal with power, influencing others, transitioning attitudes, financial matters, and ways to better oneself. This question led me to developing my top 3 books that have had an impact on me. The first book is…
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Google Reviews
Are you a company in Central Ohio, looking to increase your customer base by receiving authentic reviews? We are also willing to travel outside of Ohio to visit your location as well. Let’s work together to get your company the reviews it deserves. Review will include authentic review, photos and/or videos. This is a great…
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Family STEM Day
Today was amazing! We attended Google and Education Discovery’s Family STEM Day in collaboration with Columbus City Schools. We had the opportunity to try out robotics, coding, engineering, and experimental zone. This was very memorable for my 7 year old. She was so excited at what had taken place.
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The New Face of Disabilities Part 2: A Psychosocial Perspective
The New Face of Disabilities Part 2: A Psychosocial Perspective is a book with renewed spirit, insight, and energy. It is the second book in a series that was released about 10 years ago. Part 1 of the series focused on individuals with developmental disabilities. Part 2 works to bridge the gap in knowledge, support,…
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Congratulations Airmen
This week, I experienced one of the most amazing things ever. I saw 800+ airmen graduate and participate in their rites of passage ceremonies.
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Questions: An Editor’s Perspective
What is your name? Isabella Miller What inspires you? What inspires me most is a sense of purpose that comes from growth: continuing to learn and trying to become a better version of myself over time. The goals I set for myself help keep me moving forward, and there are many things I hope to…
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Good Morning Amira
Good Morning Amira helps toddlers become familiar with the morning routine of waking up, brushing their teeth, washing their face, washing their hands, and completing other daily activities to get them up and going. Just as Proverbs 22:6 states, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he…
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Dear Mama…
Who would have known last week would have been your last And instead of talking in the present, I am now referring to you in the past That flashes of your life enter my mind like lightening streaking across the sky And now conversations with your granddaughter includes, why did grandma have to die? Grief…
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Bucket List
When I think about cities I would like to visit, I also have to think about countries and states. Here is my bucket list regarding places to travel in the next few years: Places to travel: Atlanta, Georgia (ATL) Miami, Florida * Jamaica Trinida Paris, France Accrua, Ghana* Rhode Island Missouri New Orleans, Louisiana *…
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Book Goal
Let’s get a few more books sold this month. 10 to be exact. Help me sell 10 books by purchasing one for little ones, mother, father, and cousins. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=melica+niccole&crid=2DP2AMSMUB8JQ&sprefix=melica+ni%2Caps%2C122&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_9
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Sheryl Underwood and Daymond John
Who is the most famous or infamous person you have ever met? Approximately 15 years ago I met Sheryl Underwood and about 11 years ago I met Daymond John. Sheryl was the International Grand Basileus of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated between 2008 to 2012. During the time of a regional convention, I met and…
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Humility Doesn’t Cost A Thing
What’s something you believe everyone should know. Humility doesn’t cost a thing reminds me of the movie, Love Don’t cost a thing, which was a remake of Money can’t buy me love. Here you have, Nick Cannon and Patrick Dempsey having anything but humility when they found their new prides and over exerted self-esteems. Money…
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Harlem Renaissance
What historical event fascinates you the most? The Harlem Renaissance and the Negritude Movements were historical events that I would have loved to be a part of. Just the fact of being around poets, authors, and musicians of that time would have been amazing. From Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, and Countee Cullen.…
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Buy A Good Book Saturday
Today is buy a good book Saturday! Here are a few. You have your choice of kids lit, romance, thriller, poetry, and self-help. Check our https://melicaniccole.com/purchase-books/ for other books.
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What Truly are Lazy Days- Je ne comprends pas – No se
Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? I’ve tried to take a lazy day numerous times; however, no plans always equates to unplanned activities. And we all know that unplanned activities are often more tedious than the planned ones. Take for instance this past Monday, which was a holiday. The girls were at…
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“Won’t you be my neighbor?”
What makes a good neighbor? When I think about neighbors, I think about Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood and his famous quote, “Won’t you be my neighbor?” I think about the faithful trolley that made its way around the area bringing friends and news to Mr. Roger. This was a great example of a neighborhood and great…
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Keep Going: Life Is Now
Hello world. I hope you are doing well and know you are loved. Sometimes we all need a little motivation to help us to keep going. No matter what activity we are doing. When I think about motivation, I think of it being intrinsic or extrinsic. The internal and external forces that motivate us. Let’s…
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