All service providers are taught that building rapport with a client is incredibly important, and when working with teenagers that…
Samantha StrassmanMarch 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
“I’ve come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It’s my personal approach that…
Signe WhitsonMarch 13, 2019
A mental health crisis can be frightening and overwhelming - not only for the individual in crisis but their caretakers…
Maria DeJesus-DeJesus-Perez, LSWMarch 13, 2019
Each year, Grafton Integrated Health Network(Grafton) hosts a musical holiday performance in order to celebrate the talents, energy and spirit…
Kim SandersMarch 13, 2019
As a society we tend to be intrigued, even obsessed, with the self-destructing behaviors of celebrities - from Britney Spears…
Jamie Pfister, MPHMarch 13, 2019