By Jennifer Kogan, LICSW, LCSW-C People say that parenting is like joining the Peace Corps; it's the toughest job you'll ever love. However, sometimes it can be hard to love a job that can be filled with so much uncertainty. Am I doing a good job? Is my child okay?...
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12 Tips for Divorcing Parents
Here are some things that divorcing parents should bear in mind about their changing family dynamic and everyone’s well being.
Emotional Dynamics of Parenting a Child With Special Needs
By Lydia Abrams, MSW, LCSW Many parents and primary caregivers of children with special needs are faced with unexpected challenges and emotions. However, they are not alone. Although their individual experiences may differ, many parents/primary caregivers have similar...
Marital health when parenting a child with special needs
This article invites you to consider several ideas and perspectives for “necessary” risking and shares the experiences and wisdom from couples with whom I’ve been privileged to work.
How a Child’s Epilepsy Effects the Family
By Stacey L. Bergman, MA, MSW, LCSW As I sat across from her (Elizabeth) during our last meeting, I realized that she is not the woman I first met. I first met Elizabeth five years ago when her daughter Natalie presented to the hospital with new onset seizures. She...
Abusive Relationships: Why Women Stay
By Joyce Parker, PhD, LCSW Introduction Rationalization and Denial Profound Consequences Walking on Egg Shells New Coping Mechanisms Needed Women's Shelters The Statistics The Victims of Crime Act Introduction The question of why women stay in abusive...
When the Soldier Doesn’t Return: Help for Families of Downed Warriors
By Dr. L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, MSW Sally had been a soldier's wife for twelve years. She endured separations while her husband, Tom, was called to duty, and she toughed it out raising twin boys alone. But after Tom was killed in a roadside bomb in Iraq, Sally doubted...
How Do I Know If My Child Is Transgender?
By Caitlin Ryan, PhD, ACSW, and Stephanie Brill What Is Transgender? Everyone has a gender identity. Gender identity is our internal sense of being male or female. For most people, our basic awareness that we are male or female matches our physical body. When we're...
Are You Anxious About Going Back to School?
By Betty Martello, MSW, LCSW It's September: Time to trade your beach bag for a backpack. As a tween or teen you may be feeling school-related anxieties. You are not alone. Most students feel this way. How you choose to deal with these anxieties, however, will make...
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: What You Need to Know
FASD is an umbrella term that describes the range of effects that can result from prenatal alcohol exposure. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioral, and learning disabilities that continue into adulthood.
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Vegas Shooting Survivors May Still Face Trauma
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...
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