By Lynn Hagan, PsyD, CTRL, LCSW Introduction Causes of Depression in Young Children Diagnosis Depression in Younger Children Interventions Final Thoughts Introduction Children's laughter, physical exuberance, and magical play all happen on the playground. Children are...
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What AIDS Does to a Family
By Barbara Hermie Draimin, DSW Shame, Guilt,and Stigma What Is Stigma? Pulling Together and Showing Love Karen wondered if her life would ever return to normal. Since her father got AIDS, it seemed that everything had changed. Even her grandmother, who had been...
Changes within Families of Alzheimer’s Patients
By Sherry Katz, MSW, LCSW Introduction Feelings of Anxiety and Frustration The Unpredictable Nature of Relationships How Social Workers Can Help Introduction When someone has Alzheimer's disease, everyone in the family is affected, not just the patient. Taking...
Grandparents as Parents
By Sylvie de Toledo, LCSW, BCD, and Deborah Elder Brown I live with my grandma because my mom left me on a hotel bench to go get a cup of coffee. You're not supposed to leave babies by theirselves. - Erica, age seven Late one Saturday night the phone call came: Leah...
How to Plan for Death and Dying Before a Crisis
By Judith R. Peres, MSW, LCSW-C It may seem as though there is never a good time to talk about death and dying. Often, loved ones are uncomfortable discussing the topic – particularly if they are relatively healthy. Although these conversations are often difficult to...
Risk Factors and Intervention Strategies for LGBT Youth
By Michael Langlois, LICSW Introduction Risky Behaviors GLB Youth and Suicide How Social Workers Can Help GLB Youth Selected Readings This article identifies and examines risk factors for suicide, self-harm and substance abuse in gay, lesbian, bisexual and...
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...
Nine Steps to Success by Stedman Graham
Read an excerpt from “Nine Steps to Success: Teens Can Make It Happen” by Stedman Graham, BSW.
10 Questions Adopted Kids Ask, 10 Ways to Celebrate Your Adopted Child
Here is a list of questions that adopted children often ask their parents as well as ways to celebrate adoption and family.
How to Raise a Kid With Confidence and Heart
By Jennifer Kogan, LICSW, LCSW-C People say that parenting is like joining the Peace Corps; it's the toughest job you'll ever love. However, sometimes it can be hard to love a job that can be filled with so much uncertainty. Am I doing a good job? Is my child okay?...
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How to Prevent Burnout in an Always-On World
By Kristen Lee, EdD, LICSW High stress, heavy workload, a lack of control over job situations and lack of emotional support all contribute to burnout. In the U.S., we work longer hours, take fewer vacation days and retire later than employees in other industrialized...
Wealth and fame are no protection from suicide
The deaths by suicide of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and world-famous fashion designer Kate Spade in 2018 surprised many. How could people so successful and at the top of their careers die in such a way? "It's a myth that wealth and fame protects people from...
How to Help Your Child Develop Empathy
By Bette J. Freedson, LCSW, LICSW Wouldn’t it be simple if you could just say to your kids, “Now look you guys, be empathetic!” The blank looks you would get would be enough to let you know that a different starting point might be more effective. How you go about...