By Brenda Rodstrom, MSW, LCSW Whenever summer is winding down, the anticipation of a new school year begins. Kids are wondering about new teachers, new classes, and the myriad of school activities. Some of these activities will involve parents. For parents who are...
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When Young Children Get Depressed
By Lynn Hagan, PsyD, CTRL, LCSW Introduction Causes of Depression in Young Children Diagnosis Depression in Younger Children Interventions Final Thoughts Introduction Children's laughter, physical exuberance, and magical play all happen on the playground. Children are...
What AIDS Does to a Family
By Barbara Hermie Draimin, DSW Shame, Guilt,and Stigma What Is Stigma? Pulling Together and Showing Love Karen wondered if her life would ever return to normal. Since her father got AIDS, it seemed that everything had changed. Even her grandmother, who had been...
Changes within Families of Alzheimer’s Patients
By Sherry Katz, MSW, LCSW Introduction Feelings of Anxiety and Frustration The Unpredictable Nature of Relationships How Social Workers Can Help Introduction When someone has Alzheimer's disease, everyone in the family is affected, not just the patient. Taking...
Grandparents as Parents
By Sylvie de Toledo, LCSW, BCD, and Deborah Elder Brown I live with my grandma because my mom left me on a hotel bench to go get a cup of coffee. You're not supposed to leave babies by theirselves. - Erica, age seven Late one Saturday night the phone call came: Leah...
How to Plan for Death and Dying Before a Crisis
By Judith R. Peres, MSW, LCSW-C It may seem as though there is never a good time to talk about death and dying. Often, loved ones are uncomfortable discussing the topic – particularly if they are relatively healthy. Although these conversations are often difficult to...
Risk Factors and Intervention Strategies for LGBT Youth
By Michael Langlois, LICSW Introduction Risky Behaviors GLB Youth and Suicide How Social Workers Can Help GLB Youth Selected Readings This article identifies and examines risk factors for suicide, self-harm and substance abuse in gay, lesbian, bisexual and...
Helping Pre-Teens and Teens Navigate Their Social World
By Julie Baron, MSW, LCSW-C Introduction Creating a Climate of Safety and Respect Teaching Social Skills Predictable Expectations and Consistent Behavior Management Driving the Message Home by Including Parents Conclusion Introduction The social development of...
Nine Steps to Success by Stedman Graham
Read an excerpt from “Nine Steps to Success: Teens Can Make It Happen” by Stedman Graham, BSW.
10 Questions Adopted Kids Ask, 10 Ways to Celebrate Your Adopted Child
Here is a list of questions that adopted children often ask their parents as well as ways to celebrate adoption and family.
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7 tips to improve your child’s behavior
Parents are saying discipline, consequences, time out and stickers don’t work. Parents are presenting as more and more defeated when it comes to managing the behavior of their children. They have a long list of tried that – didn’t work scenarios, including many of the...
Tips for older adults to remain active and engaged
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...
Talking to Your Kids About School Violence
By Nancy Kislin, LCSW It’s no surprise that children are being traumatized by the fear of being shot to death in school. Monthly lockdown drills, active shooter drills and evacuation drills are causing anxiety and depression in children. The sad reality is that...