By Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, MPH Introduction Right #1. Family Expectations Right #2. Compassionate Pronouncement of Death Right #3. Viewing the Body and Grieving Right #4. Adequate and Respectful Professional Care for the Family Right #5. ...
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3 Questions: Living Resiliently With Tourette Syndrome
By Lisa E. Cox, PhD, LCSW Introduction Dr. Lisa Cox is Associate Professor of Social Work and Gerontology at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Dr. Cox has over 20 years of health social work practice experience and enjoys teaching courses in social work...
Quick Tips to Improve Your Relationship: Suggestions for Men
Men are taught to not talk about their feelings. But there is a great potential for enhancing your relationship by telling your partner what’s important to you.
Balancing the Needs of Self and Others: Suggestions for Women
Imagine a relationship where it’s okay for you to have ups and downs, where you get emotional support.
Unconventional Advice on Dealing with Difficult People at the Office
By LeslieBeth Wish, EdD, MSS Introduction Observe First — Rather Than Act Confide in a Colleague as a Last Resort Confront the Difficult Person as Another Last Resort Make the Colleague or Boss Look Good by Being Indispensible Don't Personalize — Maybe ...
Instant Relief from Grief
By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS Introduction Give Back Stay Connected Cry and Yell Get Inspired Get Help Introduction Grieving is one of life's most unpleasant events. Like falling in love, experiencing grief can make you feel as though you are...
Depression After the Holidays: The Party’s Over
When the holiday parties are over and those suffering from depression realize that their lives have not suddenly improved, help can be invaluable.
Tips for Overcoming the Holiday Blues
By L.B. (LeslieBeth) Wish, Ed.D, MSS Introduction Few of us are immune to holiday stress. It doesn't help that Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close together. For many people, it's like getting a second wham of anxiety and disappointment before you recover...
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...
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