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...
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Parenting in an Age of Anxiety
By Jennifer Kogan, LICSW, LCSW-C Introduction Slow It Down Wonder to Yourself . . . Find Your Unity and Purpose Conclusion Introduction The level of anxiety that many parents feel seems to be growing all the time. Stress can be high and people have less and...
Practical Tips for LGBTQIA Parents Raising Teenagers
By Tony Madril, MSW, BCD Introduction Adolescence: A Time for Questioning Fear of Social Stigma Parental Task #1: To establish a pattern of warm and open communication Parental Task #2: To create a supportive social system Parental Task #3: To teach effective coping...
Acuerdo de Responsabilidad Paternal
Muchas parejas con hijos que deciden separarse piensan que con el divorcio termina para siempre la relación entre ambos, pero están equivocados, porque les quedara una tarea que durara mientras sus hijos llegan a la mayoría de edad. Es lo que se conoce como “Acuerdo de Responsabilidad Paternal” (ARP) o “parenting agreement”, en ingles.
Responsible Parenting Guidelines for Families in Transition
By Maribel Quiala, MSW, LCSW Introduction Emotional upheaval comes with the territory when single parents or same sex partners separate or parents divorce. Implementing responsible parenting guidelines under all circumstances can help to minimize the depth...
Tips for Single Parents to Beat the Holiday Blues
By Brenda Rodstrom, MSW, LCSW Holidays can be great. Family, friends, parties, and pretty decorations. But for single and divorcing parents, they can be challenging. One divorced mother I know said that from Thanksgiving to New Year's she wanted to hide in a closet....
ADHD: Myths and Facts
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often diagnosed in children when they exhibit six or more of the following symptoms of inattention of hyperactivity which have been present for six months or more.
Preventing Suicide in LGBTQ+ Youth
By Katherine van Wormer, MSSW, PhD Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) youth often wrestle with issues related to their sexual orientation, which they dare not share with the adults in their lives.They hear biased remarks and cruel jokes. They read...
Cómo Los Trabajadores Sociales Ayudan a Adolescencias de la Lucha
Por Frederic G. Reamer, Ph.D. Los años adolescentes pueden ser muy desafiadores para algunos adolescentes y sus familias. Mientras que la adolescencia puede ser una fase emocionalmente intensa, tempestuosa para virtualmente todos los adolescentes, las luchas...
How to Promote Positive Body Image in Your Family
To promote positive body image in your family, have zero tolerance for body and weight-based teasing in your home.
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