Depression: Youth, Counseling and Antidepressants
The advent of modern antidepressant medication has been a lifesaver to many. Recent research demonstrates that a combination of counselling ...
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New Grand Concourse Counseling Center is Hub for Mental Health Services in the Bronx
The Grand Concourse Counseling Center opened its doors this week, creating a centralized mental health clinic in the heart of ...
Social Work Research Sparks Calls for Change in Adoption, Options Counseling Process
(AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) A new study by a Baylor University researcher gives voice to women who have placed a child ...
Paradigm Shift Urgently Needed In Education
Childhood stress levels are at an all time high. According to the Healthy Young Minds report, around 10 percent of ...
Violence in my Rear View Mirror
By Tracy Cerff Too often we hear it said that a woman should ‘just leave’ a violent relationship. It is ...
Observations of a Danish Social Worker on Social Work Practice in the United States
I was working as a social worker in Denmark for some at a highly specialised university hospital until I moved ...
Using Superhero Powers with Clients
Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's Superhero Therapy! Not to be mistaken for when superheroes happen ...
Self Care: Placing An Oxygen Mask On Yourself Prior To Assisting Others
Traveling with friends and family to events is something I like to do for two reasons. One is the fact ...
What’s the Deal with Online Therapy?
Marlene M. Maheu, a therapist, uses video conferencing to communicate remotely with patients. She has served on task forces to ...
Mental Health Advocacy Must Remain A Top Priority
As of 2013, May is officially mental health month which was set in motion by President Obama, and it has made a ...
A New Approach to Counseling for Meeting Your Client’s Needs
People attend counselling because of distress and want relief as quickly as possible. With traditional counselling approaches, people see the counsellor ...
Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
According to the National Center for Children in Povery (NCCP), “One in 10 youth has serious mental health problems that ...
Don’t Be Afraid to Tackle the Mental Health Issues Associated with Grief
Story's Angel of Grief Not long ago I was given a book on grief, one of those self-published books that ...
The Language of Effective Social Work
I find it fascinating that we, as social workers, proclaim we want to help people make better choices and choose ...
Conversion Therapy on Minors Made Illegal in New Jersey
by Polly-Gean Cox, LCSWA Monday August 19th, Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey declared the practice of conversion therapy on ...
Is Your Candle Burning from Both Ends: Examining Burnout and Self-Care
"You can't help others until you first help yourself". "Don't burn your candle from both ends". I used to hate ...
Stand up Against the Stigma of Mental Illness: The New Normal
Social isolation, discrimination, and labeling are a part of the everyday struggles faced by the mentally ill. 1 in 4 ...
Partner Intimacy Issues: Porn, Sexual Obsession, Abnormal Behavior, and Counseling
We’re not talking about the old Playboy or Penthouse from years ago. That stuff of yore is tame in comparison ...
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What Feelings Are In Your Heart: An Art Therapy Exercise for Kids
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Ending the Therapeutic Relationship: Creative Termination Activities
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Ethical Dilemmas Facing Mental Health Social Workers
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Life After Addiction Treatment: How to Fill the Void During Recovery
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Why Work Requirements Will Not Improve Medicaid
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