By Timothy Tunner, PhD, MSW Introduction Group Therapy Individual Therapy Assertive Community Treatment Family Therapy Additional Services Vocational Rehabilition and/or Educational Assistance A Final Note Introduction There are more and better...
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Schizophrenia: Causes and Symptoms
A social worker can be a great asset for a person with schizophrenia to improve their quality of life.
Obsessions and Compulsions: What you need to know
Often people with obsessions will try to reduce or suppress their obsessions by acting out certain rituals, or specific ways of doing things.
When The Mirror Lies: Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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...
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 .
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...
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.
The ABCs of Stress
By Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW What Makes Situations Stressful? Stress is a normal part of life. It can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry or anxious. And what is stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another....
About Stress Management
Introduction What Is Stress? Impact of Stress on the Body Self-Help Strategies Keeping Diaries and Journals Introduction As you wait impatiently in the crowded supermarket check out line after work, your daughter calls on your cell phone, announcing that she...
Getting Treatment for Eating Disorders
If a person with anorexia is admitted to the hospital, there are two components to the insurance coverage. One is the mental health, or behavioral component. The other is the medical component.
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Parents are saying discipline, consequences, time out and stickers don’t work. Parents are presenting as more and more defeated when it comes to managing the behavior of their children. They have a long list of tried that – didn’t work scenarios, including many of the...
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...
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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...