by | Jun 20, 2012 | Mind & Spirit
By Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW Introduction Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, LCSW holds a faculty appointment at the University of Central Florida School of Social Work where he teaches courses in Human Sexuality and Child Abuse Treatment and Prevention and is...
by | Jun 13, 2012 | Kids & Families
By Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW Introduction Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, LCSW holds a faculty appointment at the University of Central Florida School of Social Work where he teaches courses in Human Sexuality and Child Abuse Treatment and Prevention and is...
by NASW Media | Apr 4, 2012 | About Social Workers, Kids & Families
Margaret Gibelman, DSW School social workers serve students, school administrators, teachers, and families in fostering a safe school environment and addressing issues that interfere with students’ academic achievement. These professionals use their understanding of...
by NASW Media | Apr 4, 2012 | Kids & Families
By Tobias Desjardins, LCSW Excerpted from A New Way To Win: How To Resolve Your Child Custody Dispute Without Giving Up, Giving In, or Going Broke Understanding what is at stake in a custody battle is critical. As a child custody mediator and therapist specializing in...
by NASW Media | Apr 4, 2012 | Health & Wellness, Mind & Spirit
By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS No one can avoid stress. In fact, it’s a necessary part of life. Stress symptoms such as rapid heart beat, sweating and feeling fearful are basic survival reactions that signal people that they must become more alert and ready to...
by | Mar 20, 2012 | Mind & Spirit
About the Author Rex Briggs, MSW, is author of the book “Transforming Anxiety, Transcending Shame.” He specializes in treating, speaking and training others about anxiety, depression and stress-management. Through his clinical practice he has helped...
by Cat McDonald | Feb 22, 2012 | Kids & Families
By Risa Garon, MSW, LCSW-C, BCD, CFLE Here are three common myths about men and divorce. Myth 1: Men don’t grieve divorce. Because men are socialized to fit certain cultural stereotypes, they might not feel they have permission to grieve. But men can experience a...
by | Feb 22, 2012 | Kids & Families
By Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW Introduction Talking to kids about friendship depends on the ages. With little kids, you can arrange a play date and watch them interact to get a sense of what they need help with. You might even intervene and talk to your child and...
by | Jan 11, 2012 | Kids & Families
By Brenda C. Wade, MSW, LCSW Amy Schalet is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a specialist on adolescent sexuality and culture in comparative perspective. Her book, Not Under My Roof: Parents, Teens, and the Culture of Sex...
by | Nov 10, 2011 | Kids & Families
By Brenda C. Wade, MSW, LCSW Introduction Anyone parenting a teen knows just how challenging this all-important job can be. Here are tips that can make that job easiser. One Establish open communication with your teen. Let them know that you are always...