by Cat McDonald | Aug 27, 2019 | Mind & Spirit
By Donzell Lampkins, MSW, LCSW Social workers are invested in preserving and promoting the overall well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that we’re advocating to alleviate immigrants from inhumane conditions...
by Cat McDonald | Apr 17, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Seniors & Aging
By Sherry Saturno, LCSW, LNHA, DCSW As executive director of Gramatan Village, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with vibrant and active older adults. I have witnessed countless times how critical the importance of human relationships and connection is...
by Cat McDonald | Sep 28, 2018 | Mind & Spirit
On Oct. 1, 2017, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire from his room far above the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas into crowds at a country music festival below. In 10 minutes, he killed 58 people, injured more than 850 people and left the country in...
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 Cat McDonald | Jun 12, 2008 | Health & Wellness, Seniors & Aging
By Vaughn DeCoster, PhD, LCSW, and Holly Dabelko-Schoeny, PhD, MSW Living with Diabetes Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Without adequate insulin, the body is unable to use food for energy. There are three major types...
