By Christine Weinzapfel-Hayden, LCSW – February 20, 2018 – Most families have had these moments… sitting at the dining room table, looking at the calendar and trying to figure out how you’re going to map everyone’s schedule for the week. Between practices, tutoring, homework and more, it’s tough to figure out when and where we’re […]
By Valorie Dassel, Courier & Press, Feb. 13, 2018 – Being a parent is often described as the greatest joy of one’s life. It is amazing that an experience that is often described so fondly is also characterized by most parents as the greatest challenge they have ever faced. A wide set of emotions can […]
By Tiffany Harper, Courier & Press, January 30, 2018 – My favorite program to facilitate as a Youth First Social Worker is Reconnecting Youth (RY). This program is taught in a high school classroom setting and is co-facilitated by Youth First Social Workers and trained teachers. It hones in on three major components in a […]
By Ashley Hale, January 23, 2018 – I am a big believer that taking part in organized activities can instill principles and life lessons that kids will utilize in their teen years and beyond. Most of my childhood memories revolve around sports. From ages 5-18 sports were such a huge part of my life. I […]
By Laura Arrick, LCSW, Courier & Press, January 16, 2018 – Child: “I can’t shut my brain off.” Parent: “But you have to get to sleep. Quit stalling. You have school tomorrow, so shut your eyes.” In households with an anxious child this can be a common bedtime conversation. There are many forms of anxiety, […]
By Whitney Eaton, LCSW, and Ashley Miller – Tuesday, Jan. 9th – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be a struggle for parents and children. ADHD is characterized by impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity. Although children with ADHD can be just as smart and resilient as any other child, their brain makes them more prone to […]
By Sarah Laury, LCSW, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017 – If you find it difficult to talk to your children about the scary things happening in our world today, you are not alone. What is the best way to address tragic events they may see and hear about on the news? Start by asking your child […]
By Teresa Mercer, LCSW, LCAC, January 2, 2018 – As a social worker and therapist, I have the pleasure working with teens. I have worked in a variety of settings with them: inpatient, outpatient, substance abuse treatment, in-home therapy and currently a school setting. Although they all have their own unique personalities and styles, teens […]
By Laura Keys – Courier & Press – December 19, 2017 – Have you ever noticed that no matter what happens in some people’s lives, they are able to maintain a relatively positive attitude and see the silver lining in each situation? They see the opportunity in a challenging dilemma, and they appreciate what they […]
By Callie Sanders, LSW – December 12, 2017 – With the demands of 21st century life – work, parenting, endless emails, texts, social media, etc. – people wear overstimulation like a badge of honor. There seems to be a kind of confusion in our culture where people feel the need to be anxious and always […]