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Category: Mental Health
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Talking to Children with Special Needs About Death and Dying
Talking with any child about death and dying can be daunting, but it may be particularly so…Read More
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How to Talk to Kids About the Election
Young children may be unsure how to feel after last week’s presidential election if…Read More
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Understanding and Embracing Mindfulness
Mindfulness – it seems like we’re hearing it everywhere these days, in schools, hospitals,…Read More
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Being “Heard” in the Workplace
Author: Alison Axelrod, MSW, Employment Specialist Diversity in the workplace benefits…Read More
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Cyberbullying and Your Child – What You Need to Know
Author: Heidi Cohen, LCSW-C, Child and Family Services Technology today is often our…Read More
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Three Ways Technology Can Benefit Children With Special Needs
Author: JSSA Child and Family Services For some children and teens with special needs, there…Read More
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Transitioning to College
As parents start thinking about “next steps” regarding transitioning their special needs…Read More
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Special Needs Children and Divorce: Working with a JSSA Child Specialist
Author: Jamell White, Ph.D., LCSW-C, Director, Special Needs and Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services…Read More
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College Bound Seniors – Leaving Home and Summer Stress
Author: Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C, Clinical Director This year’s graduating high school…Read More
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Talking to Children About Tragic Events
Author: JSSA Child and Family Staff Tragic Events in the News “When I was a boy and…Read More