By Dave Reynolds, M.P.H. (Advocacy and Education Manager, The Trevor Project) and Phoenix Schneider, M.S.W. (Program Director, The Trevor Project) Q: Are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth more likely to attempt suicide than other youth,...
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Incivility in the Workplace
Daniel L. Buccino, LCSW-C, BCD, is the Clinical Supervisor and Student Coordinator of the Adult Outpatient Community Psychiatry Program at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He is also assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences...
How Stressed Are You and Your Family?
By Maribel Quiala, MSW, LCSW Introduction Money Worries Overcoming Stress Introduction Today's families are under siege from societal pressures in addition to balancing an already tremendous amount of responsibility. The stress caused by these pressures...
Helping Pre-Teens and Teens Navigate Their Social World
By Julie Baron, MSW, LCSW-C Introduction Creating a Climate of Safety and Respect Teaching Social Skills Predictable Expectations and Consistent Behavior Management Driving the Message Home by Including Parents Conclusion Introduction The social development of...
Are You Anxious About Going Back to School?
By Betty Martello, MSW, LCSW It's September: Time to trade your beach bag for a backpack. As a tween or teen you may be feeling school-related anxieties. You are not alone. Most students feel this way. How you choose to deal with these anxieties, however, will make...
Violence in the American Workplace
By Lynn Hagan, PsyD, CTRL, LCSW Introduction Type IV: Personal Relationship Violence Economics of Workplace Violence Identifying Potential Violence Logisitics of Workplace Violence Protection from Workplace Violence Type I: Criminal Intent Violence If Workplace...
What to Do If Your Child Is Being Cyberbullied
Cyberbullying can have a serious impact on the victim, both emotionally and academically. Find out what to do if your child is being cyberbullied.
Health & Wellness: Organizations That Help
Cancer American Cancer Society (ACS) The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to helping individuals and their families understand and manage cancer. With more than 3,400 local offices, the services provided...
Teens Are Coming Out at Earlier Ages
By Eun Kyung Kim Introduction Chris Krug had thought she was a lesbian from the time she was 8, but she felt certain after developing a serious crush on her best friend.She was in the fifth grade at the time.Krug formally came out a year later, as she started...
Raising Confident and Secure Children
By Jay Finestone, MSW, LSW, BCD Introduction Temperament Makes a Difference Know Your Child's Strengths and Weaknesses Set Clear Limits Listen to Your Children Learning from Mistakes How Social Workers Help Introduction Strong self-esteem is the foundation for success...
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Men and Fatherhood: How to be a Better Dad
"Fatherhood is a journey," said Dr. Charles Daniels in a recent interview. "It's not something that you just learn overnight. It's something that you have to work at every day." Daniels is co-founder and CEO of Fathers' Uplift, a Boston-based organization that...
Are you experiencing a mental health crisis?
It's common to struggle with your mental health at some point in your life. This can happen due to factors such as stress, trauma, or genetics. Here are some signs that you might be experiencing a mental health crisis: You're having thoughts of suicide or self-harm....
Couples’ Lament: Stop Arguing, Start Laughing
By Lorrie R. Appleton, LCSW “You have got to be kidding me! I leave the children with you for five minutes and now they have colored all over the wall? What were you thinking?? Was your brain in your head when I put you in charge?” Verbal Reply: “It’s just a...