A. Haven, LMSW, SJS Staffwriter Archive
Often We might forget to Breathe, Rushing to support the next client, Organizing the next protest, Advocating for more resources, Whatever We ethically can do. To remind others Hope is still there. Yet We have forgotten someone important …..Ourselves. We …
Don’t get lost in the Shuffle, Remember to spread your Wings, Soar and Fly. Life happens once, Make it your Own.
Ode to Social Work Supportive Objective Community Improving Appreciation Liberation Well-being Organized Respectful Kind-Hearted
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has a rich history. It is considered one of the most effective methods of practice, and has wide acceptance among mental health professionals. It pairs nicely in the managed-care world of health insurance since CBT tends …
What is social work? That is a complex question. The answer is as rich as the history of social work itself. The answer is dependent upon an array of factors including perceptions, society, and research. The best answer I can …
I came across an article written by Frank Eltman from the Associated Press where he discusses the life experiences of Katie Beers, and the release of Buried Memories: Katie Beers’ Story, she co-wrote with Carolyn Gusoff. The novel discusses the ordeal Beers …
On January 19, 2013, Rite Aid Pharmacy in Kings Park, NY is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair from 12:00 to 4:00pm. The location’s address is 18 Indian Head Road Kings Park, NY 11754. They will be hosting a variety …
On Friday, January 4, 2012 around 4:35am a home on Berg Avenue in Kings Park, NY experienced tragedy leaving a community questioning, “How could this happen?” Kathleen Newcomb, 82 years old, was found dead in her home on Friday morning. …
Over the years, same-sex couples in the United States have fought to share the same rights as opposite-sex couples do in love and marriage. Several states have recognized marriage as a constitutional right to everyone despite sexual orientation. There are …
Recently, I began reading the fifth Edition of Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches edited by Francis J. Turner. Chapter One, “Theory and Social Work Treatment”, written by Turner briefly discusses the goals of the fifth edition, what constitutes theory, theory in social …
