By Scott M. Granet, LCSW Introduction Case Example Prevalence Indications of Body Dysmorphic Disorder Considerations for Treatment Conclusion Introduction Putting on make-up. Looking in the mirror. Brushing teeth. Combing hair. Billions of people worldwide...
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By William Shryer, MSW, LCSW Introduction Clearly one of the most misunderstood disorders in the field of neuroscience is the diagnosis of "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder." It occurs from early childhood all the way throughout the life span. Diagnosis It is...
Psychiatric Advance Directives: Empowering People With Serious Mental Illnesses
A Psychiatric Advance Directive or PAD is a tool that can help people experiencing a crisis have more control over their care .
Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Tip Sheet
Introduction Dressing Communication Eating Bathing Introduction Thousands of social workers in the United States who help individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia and their families every day in many different settings. Below are tips for anyone who is...
Panic Attack and Agoraphobia
By Jerilyn Ross, MA, LICSW Panic Attack A panic attack is defined as the abrupt onset of an episode of intense fear or discomfort, which peaks in approximately 10 minutes, and includes at least four of the following symptoms: A feeling of imminent danger or...
Does Your Teen Need Counseling?
By Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Introduction Counseling teens can be tricky business. Often when social workers receives a call for help to counsel a teen it is from from an exasperated parent who no longer can tolerate the behaviour of their son or daughter. The teen is...
Guided Imagery: What it is and how to use it
By Belleruth Naparstek, MSW Guided imagery is a gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination. It can be just as simple as an athlete's 10-second reverie, just before leaping off the diving board, imagining how a perfect dive feels when...
How Social Workers Help with Grief and Loss
By Sue Shealy, MSW, ACSW, DCSW Introduction When the dying process moved from the home into hospitals and other institutions, Americans may have lost much of what earlier generations knew about the care of the dying and how to deal with loss and the process of...
Your Options in Stress Management
By Franklyn Okoye, DSW What Is Stress? How Can I Eliminate Stress from My Life? How Can I Tell What Is Optimal Stess for Me? How Can I Manage Stress Better? What Is Stress? Stress is the "wear and tear" our bodies experience as we adjust to our...
Grief and Loss: What you need to know
Be patient. It can take months, even years to fully process your grief after losing a loved one.
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Q&A with William Shryer, MSW, LCSW What's the difference between Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ? The difference between the two has to do with the behaviors a child may exhibit. For example, boys are more...
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By Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW You can teach your kids that conflict is normal and that handling conflict effectively does not mean you will always get your way. Teaching kids about compromise is a big part of these lessons. Basic Strategies of Conflict Resolution...
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