The violence that occurs between intimate partners does not end with the relationship’s conclusion, yet few resources exist to help survivors move beyond the betrayal of...
Every generation has certain hallmarks. For example, many people probably associate millennials with technology. Millennials always seem to be checking social media sites and trying to...
I love talking about intuition and even more than that, I love connecting to my intuition. I find intuitive moments to be highly energizing and uniquely...
When it comes to quality of sleep among Americans, men seem to outperform women, a new survey from the Better Sleep Council has found. The male...
Suicide rates in the United States have traditionally been higher among whites than blacks across all age groups. However, a new study from researchers at Nationwide...
Domestic violence tears lives apart in many ways, but one of the most insidious is the way fear and vulnerability linger long after you’ve left your...
Going through heroin detox can be a grueling experience. Before the individual enters a heroin detox treatment program, they have already started going through some horrible...
The first year of recovery is difficult to manage. Triggers lie everywhere and applying the skills you learned in rehab is easier said than done. When...
Your life is going to be full of setbacks, that’s just the nature of things. Life is full of ups and downs, and the best thing...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) applauds Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) for introducing the bipartisan Improving Access to Mental...
There is nowhere to escape in what often is referred to as a “sexual jungle,” especially for the most vulnerable. However, “Zero tolerance” toward prison rape...
It’s devastating to know a friend or a loved one suffers from an addiction. Before people get help, they often go down a long road of...
Learning about military-to-civilian reintegration requires asking the right questions of the right people. A novel, new study is seeking military veteran respondents to learn more about...
Co-Authors: Michael Kalkbrenner, & Sandy-Ann Griffith Have you been in counseling or therapy? If not, have you ever hesitated in seeing a counselor, or wondered why you...
Turnkey is a term used in the economic field, but it also fits well in a social rehab project. The idea comes from the need to...
It was about 9 years ago. I decided to put down the rifle and pick up the DSM. You see, I was an infantryman since I...
I’m a social worker. I’m a first responder spouse. With my partner, I advocate for improved mental health for first responders, including educating helping professionals to...
Tailoring worksheets and activities specifically for your client needs can be challenging for the best of therapists and counselors. For others, maybe you are a natural...
“What’s wrong with you” is typically our response to what we consider problematic behavior. But what if we shifted our mindset in such a way that...
University of Alabama researchers, America’s Warrior Partnership and The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation have partnered on a four-year, $2.9 million study to explore risk factors that contribute to suicides,...
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As COVID-19 took its toll on the U.S. in 2020, the numbers began to show that not everyone was equally...
A key part of anti-racist social work practice is engaging in the art of reflection as we consider the person...
What do you get when you mix the taboo nature of discussing sexual intimacy with the social stigma surrounding intellectual...
I taught special education in a sub-separate classroom for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I’ve also worked as a...
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