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  1. How to Talk to Your Spouse About Divorce

    Author: JSSA Child and Family Staff How you tell your spouse and what you tell your spouse…
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  2. Tips for Those Caring for Someone with Hoarding Behaviors

    Author: Child and Family Department Do you know or care about someone who collects items…
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  3. Pre-Holiday Advice on Discussing Tough Financial Times with Young Children

    Authors: Leslie Kessler, LCSW-C. LICSW, Clinical Social Worker and Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C,…
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  4. Stealing Their Thunder: Understanding and Recognizing Bullying

    Author: Andrew McGahan, LCSW, LICSW, Clinical Director On the 1950s “Leave It to Beaver”…
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  6. Spending Time with Family…Balancing “How Much” and “How To”

    Author: Senior Services Department How much time do you want to spend with your children and…
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  7. JSSA’s Transitions Program Volunteers: Caring Support for the Seriously Ill

    Caring for the seriously ill is often a Herculean task. The emotional and physical resources…
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    Learn more about JSSA Transitions program and volunteers
  8. Soothing Sibling Rivalry: Parenting Tips

    Author: Deborah Goldstein, LCSW-C, Clinical Director Growing up in a family with more than one…
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  9. Summer Camp Time Already? Tips for Selecting A Camp For Your Special Needs Child

    Author: Jamell White, Ph.D., LCSW-C, Director, Special Needs and Deaf Services Before you know…
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  10. Proceed with Care: The Art of Discussing Risky Behaviors with Teens

    Author: JSSA Child and Family Staff As our children become teenagers, they often hear about,…
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