By Carol Juergensen Sheets, MSW, ACSW Are you a victim or a survivor? Do you fall prey to the things that happen to you or do you put them in perspective and ask what you can learn from the unfortunate circumstance? Do you often feel devastated by the cards that are...
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Tips for Getting Over Short-Term Relationship Break Ups
By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS Introduction Tips Introduction Break up are always painful, but it's not just the long-term relationships that cause such anguish. Short-term ones hurt in a different way. Their brief arc tends to be more intense and...
Alzheimer’s Caregivers and Grief: Q&A
Researchers have focused on the stress, sense of burden, and depression that Alzheimer’s caregivers experience. Little reference has been made to the grief and loss reported by caregivers.
13 Rights of the Bereaved
By Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, MPH Introduction Right #1. Family Expectations Right #2. Compassionate Pronouncement of Death Right #3. Viewing the Body and Grieving Right #4. Adequate and Respectful Professional Care for the Family Right #5. ...
3 Questions: Living Resiliently With Tourette Syndrome
By Lisa E. Cox, PhD, LCSW Introduction Dr. Lisa Cox is Associate Professor of Social Work and Gerontology at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Dr. Cox has over 20 years of health social work practice experience and enjoys teaching courses in social work...
Quick Tips to Improve Your Relationship: Suggestions for Men
Men are taught to not talk about their feelings. But there is a great potential for enhancing your relationship by telling your partner what’s important to you.
Balancing the Needs of Self and Others: Suggestions for Women
Imagine a relationship where it’s okay for you to have ups and downs, where you get emotional support.
Unconventional Advice on Dealing with Difficult People at the Office
By LeslieBeth Wish, EdD, MSS Introduction Observe First — Rather Than Act Confide in a Colleague as a Last Resort Confront the Difficult Person as Another Last Resort Make the Colleague or Boss Look Good by Being Indispensible Don't Personalize — Maybe ...
Instant Relief from Grief
By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS Introduction Give Back Stay Connected Cry and Yell Get Inspired Get Help Introduction Grieving is one of life's most unpleasant events. Like falling in love, experiencing grief can make you feel as though you are...
Depression After the Holidays: The Party’s Over
When the holiday parties are over and those suffering from depression realize that their lives have not suddenly improved, help can be invaluable.
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How to Date in a Post-Pandemic World
By Marisa Markowitz, LMSW, CASAC-T and Daniel Pollack, MSW, Esq. Updated May 2023 During the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, dating was a challenge. Safety restrictions created an environment where apps and virtual dates were the only ways to meet new people. But...
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By Crystal Mullens-Johnson, LCSW Systemic racism, social injustice, oppression, voter suppression and police brutality have negatively impacted the mental health of people who are Black and other races for generations. Trauma witnessed and experienced is very personal...
Self-Care and Mindfulness in Trying Times
Self-care, when practiced daily, can improve the health of individuals, families and communities. What is self-care, and how do we fit it into an already busy life? Self-care falls into several categories: Self-care at work enable a person to work at a consistently...