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Easing Your Child into a New School

By Mary Haas, MSW - July 23, 2019 Change is hard for most of us. We typically don’t welcome change fearlessly with arms wide open. Transitions are sometimes our greatest fear and can provoke anxiety, even in adults. When faced with…

Blended Families Can Work

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By Aisha Givens, LCSW - July 16, 2019 Blended families or stepfamilies are more common than ever. These families form when two partners make a life together with children from previous relationships. When families blend, it is rarely a smooth…

The Technological Scare

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By Jenna Kruse, MSW - July 9, 2019 Technology has become a large part of our society; we depend on it to learn, inform, and connect with others daily. However, it can have negative effects as well. …

Expressing Emotions: Setting an Example for Young Men

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By Tyler Patchin, LSW - July 2, 2019 Being a male in a female-dominated field such as social work has its pros and cons, but in my opinion, the pros drastically outweigh the cons. It was easy for me to choose such a demanding…

Helping Children Through Grief

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By Niki Walls, LSW - June 25, 2019 Death is a part of life, and grief comes along with it. Helping a child grieve and understand death can be very difficult. Psychiatrist Gail Saltz explains, “Children understand that death is bad,…

Building Character and the “Why” of it All

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By Brandy Terrell, LCSW - June 18, 2019 It is the strength and originality in a person’s nature that defines their character, according to Google Dictionary. Character is also made up of the mental or moral qualities that are distinctive…

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Easing Your Child into a New School

Blended Families Can Work

The Technological Scare

Expressing Emotions: Setting an Example for Young Men

Helping Children Through Grief

Building Character and the “Why” of it All

Easing Your Child into a New School

Blended Families Can Work

The Technological Scare

Expressing Emotions: Setting an Example for Young Men

Helping Children Through Grief

Building Character and the “Why” of it All

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