Matthew Cohen, MSW Archive
Doctors strike in Northern Ireland over pension issues, leaving the country without a large majority of their healers. Despite efforts to further contributions to pension programs with a tiered system doctors agreed upon, the government and the doctors are still …
I just read a piece done by one of my all-time favorite author, Augusten Burroughs. Known for his messed up childhood, turned best selling novels, Augusten never pulls punches and his latest book and talks are demonstrating what to do …
This is a classic debate; where you stand on the issue will effect how a person copes with addiction and how a helping professional treats addiction in their practice. Clearly this is an important topic to consider. Marc Lewis P.H.D takes a …
A 16 year old teenager, tired of being a victim of cyber-bullying for years has taken her case to Albany. When Jaime went to her school for help and was told that “kids will be kids.” Fortunately for others, she …
Not to toot our own horn, but SJS has been predicting a landslide in this election since it’s creation. We reason that Obama is going to win, because the Republicans continue to alienate a population that is becoming more diverse …
Matt posted on how thinking of one’s pet is at times thought upon as strange. As a dog person who has never once questioned my connection to my four-legged friend I found this sad. Seeing a dog as unaware and …
An alternative therapy for the treatment of one of PTSD’s most devastating symptoms, flashbacks has been showing promise. Incorporating Tetris, in order to engage the patient on a highly specific task, has shown to lessen the occurrence of flashbacks in …
Philosophy has been kicking around the notion of objectivity vs subjectivity for 2500 years. The debate rages on today and effects every aspect of our lives, even when it comes to court decisions. Can the law be objective? This author …
It is incumbent on social workers to stay up to date on scientific studies that relate to our practice. There has been a slew of breakthrough in our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease recently and we should be on the cutting …
Take a look at a new study that is discussing how sympathy doesn’t always work in the way we want it to. Most of the time when there is some discourse or discrimination, putting yourself in someone else’s shoes is …