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Mind & Spirit: Organizations that Help
Find organizations that help people in mind and health matters, including PTSD, anxiety, eating disorders and more.
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
By Franklyn Okoye, DSW Hallucinations Delusions Behavior Changes Negative Symptoms Hallucinations Hallucinations are things that are heard, seen, felt or even smelled or tasted that don't seem to come from anything 'real'. Although hallucinations can...
Coping with Professional Grief
How do social workers, nurses, physicians, and others cope with our own grief when a client dies?
Coping With Terrorism
By Lynn Hagan, PsyD, CTRS, LCSW NOTE: Lynn Hagan is a social worker who lived and worked in Kuwait for five years. As part of her duties she counseled State Department employees helping them deal with the stress and tension of living in this highly volatile...
Veterans and Combat Stress
Leaving the War Half a World Away Living on High Alert Living in a Hostile World A Car Stuck in Passing Gear Fitting in My Shoes Again Leaving the War Half a World Away Army National Guard Specialist Chuck Ross Army National Guard Specialist Chuck Ross had been...
Coping With Terrorism
By Lynn Hagan, PsyD, CTRS, LCSW Terrorism threatens a society by instilling fear and helplessness in its citizens. It seeks to hold a society or government hostage by fear of destruction and harm. When terrorist acts occur, people generally look for ways to cope with...
Understanding Acute Grief
By Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, MPH Introduction Experiencing the Pain of Grief "Normal Grief" Adjusting to a Changed Environment Searching Behavior Going Forward Emotionally Four Major Tasks The Support of Family and Friends Accepting the Reality of the Loss Grief...
Understanding Adolescents’ and Children’s Responses to the Loss
By Renee Garcia, MSW, Elizabeth C. Pomeroy, PhD, LCSW, and Danielle E. Parrish, MSW, Doctoral Student Introduction Birth to Two Years Ages Two to Five Ages Six to Nine Ages Nine to Twelve Adolescents (Ages Thirteen to Nineteen) Potential Fears Tips for...
What Is a Good Death?
Introduction How to Experience "A Good Death" Comfort Freedom from Pain Surrounded by Loved Ones Introduction John was a family man. He was also a man of faith. When he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the age of 52, he thought "God will heal me." His doctors...
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Tips for older adults to remain active and engaged
By Sherry Saturno, LCSW, LNHA, DCSW As executive director of Gramatan Village, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with vibrant and active older adults. I have witnessed countless times how critical the importance of human relationships and connection is...
Talking to Your Kids About School Violence
By Nancy Kislin, LCSW It’s no surprise that children are being traumatized by the fear of being shot to death in school. Monthly lockdown drills, active shooter drills and evacuation drills are causing anxiety and depression in children. The sad reality is that...
Vegas Shooting Survivors May Still Face Trauma
On Oct. 1, 2017, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire from his room far above the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas into crowds at a country music festival below. In 10 minutes, he killed 58 people, injured more than 850 people and left the country in...