Recent Mentions of NASW Members in the News
River Journal
Gae Savino, a licensed clinical social worker and certified death, dying and loss/grief counselor, reminds us that “Grief drains energy and the holidays require energy so give yourself permission to be wherever you are in your grief and set boundaries.”
ABC10
Kimberly Warmsley, a licensed clinical social worker, chief clinician for Mary Magdalene Community Services and former Stockton vice mayor, said the trauma from the attack is still gripping the community. “Thinking of the kids whose lives were stolen due to gun violence is just so heartbreaking,” she said.
Baltimore Mayor's Office
"The transition to adulthood is difficult for anyone, but for youth who have experienced trauma and instability, the risks are even greater. When housing is uncertain, these challenges multiply," said Baltimore City Department of Social Services Director Brandi Stocksdale, LCSW-C.
WRIC
Jasmine Rose Penter, LCSW, a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker, business owner, and author, proudly announces the continued growth of her counseling, coaching, and consulting practice, Ignite, LLC, based in Eugene, Oregon.
Washington Square News
“What we’re doing is breaking down and targeting the direct practices we want students to learn,” Anne Dempsey, researcher and associate clinical professor at Silver, said. “They get to practice in a low-stakes, non-harmful environment, which reduces harm to actual clients. Because if your social worker is more anxious than you are, that could be very unsettling.”
North Carolina Health News
“Children have expressed deep anger and fear,” said Miriam Espaillat, a licensed clinical social worker. “Parents are hyper-vigilant and experiencing symptoms that can create long-term damage to physical and mental health.”
The Journal of the San Juan Islands [WA]
“In a tight-knit community like ours, grief can affect many, and it can trigger grief from past losses,” Clinical social worker and therapist Barbara Starr shared with me. The broad definition of grief, Starr explained, is a physical and emotional response to loss.
Marblehead Weekly News
“Holiday anxiety is a very specific type of stress,” according to Marie Ouellette, LICSW, Chief Clinical Officer at Marblehead Counseling Center, who notes that the very holiday traditions and celebrations meant to bring us joy can also lead to enormous pressure.
VeroNews.com [FL]
Crystal N. Hutchinson, MSW, LCSW, a therapist who practices in Vero Beach, says numbers don’t lie. “There’s no denying men have fewer close friendships than in the past. I attribute it to several things, including more frequent job changes.
Hackernoon
How exactly does the average person use parental controls on WiFi networks? It’s not just a technical issue, but a deeply personal one on how to have those conversations. “There is a matter of safety at the heart of this,” said Robin Ordan, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker whose unique practice encompasses both family therapy and business coaching, and their intersection.