Editor’s Note: In 2011, Melanie Hempe uncovered the dark world of video game addiction when her oldest child dropped out…
Melanie HempeMarch 20, 2019
When TV Was Our Biggest Concern Twenty-five years ago, pediatricians, educators, and parents began to voice concerns about the effects…
Co-Authors Michael Rich & Kristelle LavalleeMarch 19, 2019
Motivational Interviewing(MI) is a clinical approach useful for working with clients that are not currently motivated to change in their…
Co-Authors Jason R Frei & Dominick DiSalvoMarch 19, 2019
All service providers are taught that building rapport with a client is incredibly important, and when working with teenagers that…
Samantha StrassmanMarch 14, 2019
In today’s society, the health care system touches the lives of children more than ever before. Due to unfortunate situations…
Marnie Roberts, LMSWMarch 14, 2019
The western movie “True Grit”was so well-liked that they made it twice. The basic story: Outlaw Tom Chanty murders the…
Donna PinterMarch 14, 2019
There is a great deal of stress and anxiety associated with being an adult. Work/Life balance, financial responsibilities, relationships, bombardment of…
Katherine MatonisMarch 14, 2019
De-escalation of individuals who have become emotionally upset and potentially disruptive or dangerous is a skill and, in some respects,…
Joseph MullenMarch 13, 2019
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the verb de-escalateis defined as “to decrease in extent, volume, or scope.” In behavioral health,…
Jason R Frei, LCSW, MPAMarch 13, 2019