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Category: Mental Health

  1. Solving the “Rubik’s Cube” of Social Skills

    Author: Jamell White, Ph.D., LCSW-C, Clinical Director, Special Needs and Deaf Services Making…
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  2. Gift Ideas for the Holidays, Birthdays or Other Special Events for Friends with Hoarding Behaviors

    Author: Senior Services Department Whatever activities you choose from this list or creatively…
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  3. Guiding Children from Meltdown to Mellowed

    Author: Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Preschool children are prone to…
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  4. The Tools to Manage Your Child’s Stress: Tips on Using Problem-Solving Skills

    Author: Jennifer Firestone, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Worker As they grow up children are…
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  5. Helping Yourself and Your Loved Ones: The Basics about Depression and Seniors

    Author: Senior Services Department If you or someone you care about has been feeling down for…
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  6. Easing the Stress of Report Card Season Tips for Parents and Students

    Author: Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Mid-year report card season can be…
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  7. Helpful Steps to Reduce Daily Worries

    Author: Leslie Kessler, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Worker Throughout history, some of the…
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  8. Job #1 in Preschool: Teaching Social Skills

    Author: JSSA Child and Family Staff Preschool is a wonderful time to capitalize on…
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  9. Five Steps Toward Cultivating Self-Control in Children

    Author: Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C, Clinical Director In the world of a young child,…
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