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?
Mind & Spirit
Conversion “Therapy” is a Harmful Practice
People who identify as gay or lesbian are neither ill nor are they suffering from a sickness that is in need of being cured.
Disaster Relief After Hurricane Sandy: How Social Workers Helped
Most people are very resilient. In a moment, the disaster takes control of their lives, knocking them down but not out. Most people discover inner strength and rely upon one another for support to get back on their feet, retake control of their lives, and rebuild.
ADD vs. ADHD: What’s the difference?
In adults, the difference between ADHD and ADD is often hard to spot due to the fact that the hyperactivity of childhood gives way to more of a sense in internal restlessness.
Sexually Impulsive and Compulsive Behaviors Q&A
By Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, LCSW holds a faculty appointment at the University of Central Florida School of Social Work where he teaches courses in Human Sexuality and Child Abuse Treatment and Prevention and is the Founder and...
Pornography Addiction: Q&A with Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW
By Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW Introduction Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, LCSW holds a faculty appointment at the University of Central Florida School of Social Work where he teaches courses in Human Sexuality and Child Abuse Treatment and Prevention and is the...
Sexual Addiction: Q&A with Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW
By Michael Ian Rothenberg, PhD, LCSW Introduction Dr. Michael Ian Rothenberg, LCSW holds a faculty appointment at the University of Central Florida School of Social Work where he teaches courses in Human Sexuality and Child Abuse Treatment and Prevention and is...
Manage Stress Triggers to Reduce Your Stress Levels
Effective people know that stress management depends upon their ability to recognize their specific reactions and situations that trigger them.
Transforming Anxiety, Transcending Shame
About the Author Rex Briggs, MSW, is author of the book "Transforming Anxiety, Transcending Shame." He specializes in treating, speaking and training others about anxiety, depression and stress-management. Through his clinical practice he has helped hundreds of people...
Psychological First Aid for Abuse Survivors
By John D. Weaver, MSW, LCSW, BCD, ACSW, CBHE Someone you know has just shared his or her story of having been physically, sexually, and/or emotionally abused. This could be the first time he or she has told anyone, or maybe it is just the first time it was shared...
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Men and Fatherhood: How to be a Better Dad
"Fatherhood is a journey," said Dr. Charles Daniels in a recent interview. "It's not something that you just learn overnight. It's something that you have to work at every day." Daniels is co-founder and CEO of Fathers' Uplift, a Boston-based organization that...
Are you experiencing a mental health crisis?
It's common to struggle with your mental health at some point in your life. This can happen due to factors such as stress, trauma, or genetics. Here are some signs that you might be experiencing a mental health crisis: You're having thoughts of suicide or self-harm....
Couples’ Lament: Stop Arguing, Start Laughing
By Lorrie R. Appleton, LCSW “You have got to be kidding me! I leave the children with you for five minutes and now they have colored all over the wall? What were you thinking?? Was your brain in your head when I put you in charge?” Verbal Reply: “It’s just a...