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...
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Interpersonal Violence in the LGBTQ Community
By Osvaldo Caballero, MSW, LCSW Introduction Osvaldo Caballero, MSW, LCSW is the Supervisor for Elder Abuse at the Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago, Illinois. Throughout his social work career I has worked in violence prevention and intervention having...
Sexual Abuse Q&A
The most important thing I tell parents is: Believe your child! Red flags that I look for if I suspect abuse are: sudden changes in behavior such as nightmares or extreme fears without obvious explanations.
Help for Spouses of Combat Veterans With PTSD
War is a bad thing and terrible things happen. That doesn’t make your vet bad. Listen if he talks about the war.
Esfuerzos para detener la violencia contra la mujer
By Maribel Quiala, MSW, LCSW La violencia contra mujeres y niñas se ha convertido en un serio problema de derechos humanos a escala mundial, que cada año destruye la vida de millones de personas. En todas sus facetas, la violencia se ha convertido en un abominable mal...
The Good Wife: Why Does She Stand by Her Man?
By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS We have witnessed a series of sex scandals involving men in high-profile political positions. Senator David Vitter of Louisiana and New York Governor Eliot Spitzer admitted to using prostitution services. Married New Jersey...
About Priest/Clergy Sexual Abuse: Trauma and Healing
By Katherine van Wormer, MSSW, PhD Introduction Extent of the Abuse Power Dynamics in Clergy Sexual Abuse The Psychological Impact Prevention How Social Workers Help Introduction As of 2007, over 900 Catholic priests and other clerics have been proven to...
Abusive Relationships: Why Women Stay
By Joyce Parker, PhD, LCSW Introduction Rationalization and Denial Profound Consequences Walking on Egg Shells New Coping Mechanisms Needed Women's Shelters The Statistics The Victims of Crime Act Introduction The question of why women stay in abusive...
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...
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...
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Schools Can Provide Great Therapy Options
By Faye Beard For students with mental health issues, their best option for therapy could be right at their school in the social worker’s office. According to a recent study by the University of Texas at Arlington and Virginia Commonwealth University, more than 95% of...
Are You Grieving After Losing a Loved One to Suicide?
The death of a loved one is difficult; losing someone to suicide can be especially challenging. If you are a survivor of suicide loss, you may be experiencing a range of emotions, including shock, disbelief, anger, guilt, and sadness. You may also have difficulty...
Are You Worried About Your Child’s Mental Health?
The mental health of children in the United States is declining, and many parents are worried and unsure of how to help their children. They might see their child struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, and they don't know what to do....