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Informative articles by Youth First Social Workers

The Importance of Family Traditions

By Lisa Cossey, LCSW - Nov. 12, 2019With Fall officially here and Halloween already past, Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. It is nice to look forward to time with family and friends and to participate in ongoing…

Raising Siblings of Kids with Special Needs

By Heather Miller, LCSW - Nov. 5, 2019Parents of a child with special needs have many to-do lists that involve various types of therapies and appointments throughout the week. With life already busy, the extra time commitment chips away…

The Secret of Happiness Isn't So Secret

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By Shannon Loehrlein, LCSW - October 29, 2019Over the summer I participated in a free online class offered by Yale University called, “The Science of Well-Being.” It is taught by Dr. Laurie Santos. I have recently learned…

What is Red Ribbon Week, and Why Does it Matter?

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By Diane Braun, Project Manager - Oct. 22, 2019Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people each year. This year’s event will take place October 23-31.According…

Up in Smoke - Marijuana & Teens

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By Grace Wilson, Program Coordinator - Oct. 15, 2019The conversation around marijuana is a hot topic in our society these days. Most folks seem to choose one side or the other and not many fall in the middle.According to the…

Opioids and Rx Awareness

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By Salita Brown, Project Manager - Oct. 8, 2019Addiction…overdose…death…all of these serious consequences have become synonymous with opioid use.Opioids are very powerful drugs that have received a lot of news coverage lately.…