The majority of the clients that we see are either Christian or Catholics. For these clients divorce is not an option. While they are suffering abuse, they believe that is their duty to stay in the marriage.
Results for "pain"
Compulsive Hoarding Q&A
By Gail S. Steketee, MSS, PhD Introduction Gail Steketee, PhD is the Dean of the Boston University School Social Work. Her recent research, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, focuses on diagnostic and personality aspects of compulsive hoarding...
Find a Social Worker
There are many places to find professional social workers who provide individual psychotherapy and other forms of mental health assistance, including group therapy and support groups. Use these online directories below to help jump-start your search for the right...
Taking Pills to Treat Cancer: Doing It Right
By Stacy Collins, MSW The Changing Landscape of Cancer Treatment Treating Cancer With Pills What Is Adherence? Why Is Adherence to Cancer Medication So Important? The Challenge of Adherence Ways to Incorporate Medication-Taking Into a Busy Life Special Considerations...
Teaching Kids Patience
By Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW Introduction General Tips for Parents on Teaching Patience to Children Teaching Patience to Little Ones Teaching Patience to Older Kids and Adolescents Special Considerations for Adolescents Introduction Patience is a virtue...
How INS Raids Affect Immigrant Children’s Mental Health
Anxiety and PTSD in Latino Children of Immigrants: The INS Raid Connection By Maria Elisa Cuadra, LCSW-R, ACSW, CASAC, CPP, CPS For many years, social workers have been acutely aware of the impact of poverty and marginalization on the emotional, psychological, and...
“Me-Time” for Moms and Fun Time for Kids
By Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW Moms need time to replenish their energies and enthusiasm. Children benefit from learning to spend independent time. In training the kids to play alone, and give Mom time she needs for herself, keep these guidelines in mind: Age 1:...
Manage Your Anger with 3 Basic Tools
Anger is not essentially bad. Poor anger management is what leads to dysfunction and interpersonal problems.
The Needs of Families of Fallen Iraq Veterans
By L.B (LeslieBeth) Wish, EdD, MSS Sally had been a soldier's wife for all twelve years of their marriage. She endured separations while her husband, Tom, was called to duty, and she toughed out raising twin boys alone. Sally said Tom loved her because, in his words,...
Adolescent Cancer Survivors and Substance Abuse Risk
By Barbara Jones, PhD, Jessica Parker-Raley, MA, and Elizabeth C. Pomeroy, PhD, LCSW Introduction Adolescent Cancer Survivors Face Physical and Psychological Challenges Adolescent Cancer Suvivors and Substance Use Research Findings Implications for Social...
Find a Social Worker
Recent Articles
A Letter to LGBTQIA2S+ Kids, Youth from Social Workers
We write this letter to LGBTQIA2S+ kids and youth to express deep gratitude that you exist, because our world would be incomplete without you. We honor the richness of your authenticity and openly proclaim that you are perfect exactly as you are. Ralph Waldo Emerson...
Ask a Social Worker: My son is being bullied
My 12-year-old son is getting bullied in school. He is not very athletic or popular but excels in his classes and band. But I’m worried. He complains he is sick more and wants to stay home instead of going to class. I think he is depressed. Some of the bullying may be...
Ask a Social Worker: My son is threatening suicide
At the beginning of the pandemic, my son, who dropped out of college, became really withdrawn. He is now threatening to commit suicide. We called a hotline and they suggested family therapy. But my partner, his father, doesn’t believe him. He thinks he’s manipulating...