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Kids & Families
Choosing a Social Adult Day Program
By Lindsay Goldman, MSW What's a Social Adult Day Program? A social adult day program provides structure, support and stimulation to older adults living in the community, as well as a break for their caregivers. Social adult day programs, when coordinated with...
How to Help Your Kids Cope During Your Divorce
Family relations before the split can be a major factor in children’s behavioral and emotional difficulties. So consider that ending an unhappy marriage might be a healthier choice than staying in one.
Relationship Changes When a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
By Sherry Katz, MSW, LCSW Here are some suggestions for family members who sometimes feel upset or lost upon hearing their family member with Alzheimer's disease say some startlingly strange comments. Because people who have Alzheimer's disease loses their thinking...
The Importance of Play for Children
Children learn and grow through play; so as a parent, you must incorporate play into your child’s daily life.
How Social Workers Work with Male Batterers
By Katherine van Wormer, MSSW, PhD Domestic violence remains a major cause of physical and psychological injury to women. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that at least 85% of the victims of domestic violence are women. Women are far more likely than men to be...
Managing Children’s Anger About Divorce or Separation
By Thalia Ferenc, MSW, MA, LMSW Introduction What's a parent to do? Encourage Feeling Expression in Words Encourage Feeling Expression Without Words Limit Out of Bounds Angry Behavior Avoid the Blame Trap Introduction Anger is a common and legitimate emotion felt by...
The Brady Bunch and Other Stepfamily Myths
By Bari Benjam, LCSW, BCD Introduction Love Occurs Instantly Between the Child and Stepparent Stepmothers Are Wicked Children Adjust to Divorce and Remarriage More Easily If Biological Fathers or Mothers Withdraw Conclusion Introduction The television...
Explaining Suicide to Children
By Lauren Schneider, MSW, LCSW Introduction For very young children For adolescents Introduction One of the most challenging types of loss a bereavement counselor or therapist will be faced with is that of a family dealing with a death by suicide. Each...
How to Help Your Child Cope With a Bully
By Lynn Hagan, PsyD, CTRL, LCSW Introduction In handling bullies, parent's must keep in mind that they not only have to protect their child, but also make sure that their child is able to "save face" on the playground. Clearly, there are some things to avoid in...
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Is the War on Immigration Leading to a Rise in Internalized Oppression?
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...
What College Students Don’t Tell Their Parents
By Maureen Price Tillman, LCSW In 2018, the American College Health Association conducted an anonymous survey of over 26,000 college students in 40 colleges to evaluate their health and behavior. The concerns of many health professionals were borne out in the data:...
How to Support an Incarcerated Adult
By Terri Ferguson, BSW I remember the first time I walked into a prison to visit my brother who was incarcerated. There was the unfamiliar air of being in a facility that houses inmates and the procedure one has to go through before getting to see them. I had to walk...