Michelle Sicignano, LMSW Archive
In the aftermath of the horrific shooting in Newton, Connecticut, at Sandy Hook Elementary school, school districts immediately stepped up efforts to “protect” our nations kids. Most schools keep doors locked during the school day. Many districts already use buzzer systems, where by anyone trying …
Aaron Swartz death on Friday, January 11, 2013 is a vivid reminder that “suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24, and is the 10th leading cause of death overall.” This amazing, talented, socially-aware and active young …
As a follow-up to a previous article on youth in the child welfare system and overuse of psychotropic medications, Imagine Giving an Infant A Psychiatric Drug, here are some highlights from the December 2012 Government Accountability Office’s Congressional report on …
A news piece on NPR this morning really caught my attention. The news piece said Rolls Royce just had its best year in its 107 year history. U.S. sales were up 17%, European sales were up 30%, and Asian sales …
In graduate school, I had to do a small assignment in a human behavior class; apply a song or poem to a theoretical perspective. I love a wide variety of music so that assignment was like asking a kid to …
We live what we know. When we learn more, we can apply that knowledge to our lives through actions. If we actively pursue growth and a full, satisfying life, including honest, frequent self-appraisal, our journey toward more fulfilling lives is …
A Topeka sperm donor is currently in a legal battle against the state of Kansas to keep from being declared the legal father of the child resulting from his sperm donation. A January 8, 2013 hearing is scheduled in Topeka, …
There’s been an ongoing debate over evidence-based practice in social work. I understand the concerns over a one-size fits all mindset in what is meant to be a person-centered practice. I also understand the concerns that sometimes numbers are simply …
Leo Buscaglia said, “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” …
Marketing genius Seth Godin’s take on the “Hierarchy Of Success” brings to mind Prochaska and DiClemente’s Transtheoretical Model of Change and makes great sense for social workers. Too often it seems we put the cart before the horse, and with …
