By Frederic Reamer, PhD and Deborah Siegel, PhD, LISCSW La adolescencia resulta un período muy difícil para ciertos jóvenes y su familia. Si bien la adolescencia puede ser una etapa emocionalmente intensa y tormentosa para prácticamente todos los jóvenes, en ocasiones...
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3 Questions: Trans-racial Adoption
By Gina Sangster Hayman, LICSW Introduction Ms. Gina Sangster Hayman, LICSW, is a 1986 graduate of the National Catholic School of Social Service. For eleven years she worked as a psychotherapist and counselor in Northern Virginia. Since 1999 she has been employed...
“But I Love Him”: If You Are in an Unhealthy Relationship
As you practice saying no and reinforcing your boundaries, you will begin to internalize assertiveness, which helps you to express your feelings clearly and directly.
Build a Strong Relationship With Your Mate’s Siblings
By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS Why are the siblings so important in approving your choice of mate? It's easy to sweat out meeting the parents. Parents and their attitudes toward future sons- and daughters-in-law will always be important, but siblings' attitudes...
Esfuerzos para detener la violencia contra la mujer
By Maribel Quiala, MSW, LCSW La violencia contra mujeres y niñas se ha convertido en un serio problema de derechos humanos a escala mundial, que cada año destruye la vida de millones de personas. En todas sus facetas, la violencia se ha convertido en un abominable mal...
3 Questions: Troubled Teens
By Ryan Piester, MSW Introduction Mr. Ryan Piester earned his Masters of Social Work degree from Marywood University in 2008. Since graduating he has been employed as a Therapist and Behavioral Specialist Consultant. Also, Mr. Piester has four years of...
Anger Management for Young Children Q&A
By Tara Moser, MSW, LCSW Introduction Ms. Tara Moser specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families. She has a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Central Florida and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of...
How to Balance Work and Family
By Gina Sangster Hayman, LICSW Introduction Ms. Gina Sangster Hayman, LICSW, is a 1986 graduate of the National Catholic School of Social Service. For eleven years she worked as a psychotherapist and counselor in Northern Virginia. Since 1999 she has been employed...
Why Some Long-Term Marriages End in Divorce
By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS Good Reasons Why Some People Stay in Long-term Marriages--What Makes These Good, Happy Marriages Work? Why Some Unhappy, Long-Term Marriages Continue Top Reasons Why Some Long-term Marriages End in Divorce ...
When Women Make More Money Than Their Male Partners
By LeslieBeth (LB) Wish, Ed.D, MSS Introduction Top Relationship Problems When Women Make More Money Solutions: How to Create a Happy Family Life When Women Make More Money Introduction Women now comprise more than fifty percent of the workforce. In many...
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