Georgianna Dolan-Reilly, LMSW Archive
The 113th Congress of the Unites States was sworn in earlier this week, and it is the most diverse in history. This is a key movement in the direction towards government reflecting the society which it represents, and the changing attitudes …
Humans are interesting creatures. There are many things that we do unconsciously, or consciously for that matter, that are done in an effort to protect ourselves from an evolutionary perspective. Take for example Phobias. While they are ‘irrational fears’ they …
Do you ever struggle to get funding for your projects or organization? Does your organization partake in social justice work? Well, you might not be alone in your struggle, but things might be looking up… In Foundations and the Non-Profit …
In our education as Social Work students we often learn the value and importance of grassroots movements, how the simple act of individuals with a common desire banning together can have a large impact on culture and society. In my mind no …
The Gang rape victim whose violent assault on a bus in Delhi sparked recent protests has passed away from her injuries in a Singapore Hospital. As her funeral took place in India, calls for action continued to pour in from those in …
Registered gun owners in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland Counties in New York were in for a shock earlier this week when their addresses and names were released, and mapped, in an article written by The Journal News titled “The Gun Owner …
We all know that from Halloween to New Years our gatherings and holidays tend to have a focus on bountiful food. Many cultures have their specific food items, such as the tradition of latkes for Hanukkah, and many families have their …
The public gang rape of a 23 year old women in New Delhi on a moving bus last week has sparked outrage and protests across the nation. Last week’s case was brutal, leaving the women in intensive care for days, and …
How do we determine how to allocate our time, resources, and friendship with those whom we call friends or acquaintances? An interesting set of research studies conducted by Social Psychologists Shigehiro Oishi Selin Kesebir suggest that Socioeconomic factors might have something …
Amid rampant news coverage of last Friday’s tragic shooting, and the announcement that the shooter suffered from Aspergers Disorder, there is a growing concern for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders: That they will be marked as likely to partake in premeditated violence. This …
