By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS Introduction Tips Introduction A great question not so easily answered. Research has shown that even happy long-term marriages have rough patches that the couple manages to triumph over, not just survive. Yet, there...
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By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS We have witnessed a series of sex scandals involving men in high-profile political positions. Senator David Vitter of Louisiana and New York Governor Eliot Spitzer admitted to using prostitution services. Married New Jersey...
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By Jennifer Kogan, LICSW, LCSW-C Introduction Slow It Down Wonder to Yourself . . . Find Your Unity and Purpose Conclusion Introduction The level of anxiety that many parents feel seems to be growing all the time. Stress can be high and people have less and...
Practical Tips for LGBTQIA Parents Raising Teenagers
By Tony Madril, MSW, BCD Introduction Adolescence: A Time for Questioning Fear of Social Stigma Parental Task #1: To establish a pattern of warm and open communication Parental Task #2: To create a supportive social system Parental Task #3: To teach effective coping...
Acuerdo de Responsabilidad Paternal
Muchas parejas con hijos que deciden separarse piensan que con el divorcio termina para siempre la relación entre ambos, pero están equivocados, porque les quedara una tarea que durara mientras sus hijos llegan a la mayoría de edad. Es lo que se conoce como “Acuerdo de Responsabilidad Paternal” (ARP) o “parenting agreement”, en ingles.
Responsible Parenting Guidelines for Families in Transition
By Maribel Quiala, MSW, LCSW Introduction Emotional upheaval comes with the territory when single parents or same sex partners separate or parents divorce. Implementing responsible parenting guidelines under all circumstances can help to minimize the depth...
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Preventing Suicide in LGBTQ+ Youth
By Katherine van Wormer, MSSW, PhD Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth often wrestle with issues related to their sexual orientation, which they dare not share with the adults in their lives.They hear biased remarks and cruel jokes. They read...
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Por Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D. Los años adolescentes pueden ser muy desafiadores para algunos adolescentes y sus familias. Mientras que la adolescencia puede ser una fase emocionalmente intensa, tempestuosa para virtualmente todos los adolescentes, las luchas...
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