The Power of Books
by Victoria Brewster, MSW – SJS Staff Writer in Canada I am an avid reader and at any one point in time am reading between 2-3 books depending on my mood and where I am when reading, at home, at …
Research Archive
Patient-Centered Practice May Decrease Pain
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSWSJS Staff Writer A recent article by Science Daily looks at a small research study recently done regarding the impacts of Patient-Centered Practice with those seeking services from Physicians. The study done with 9 women suggests that …
Sex and the Brain: What is Going on in the Brain of a Cheater?
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer We’ve all heard about the Petraeus scandal recently. Successful man risks title, job, friendships, and marriage for a step away from sexual monogamy. It happens all too often, in all socioeconomic levels, that an individual sexually cheats …
A Little Self Love Goes a Long Way
By Georgianna Reilly, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Some not-so surprising research points to the importance of choosing Self-Compassion over Self-Criticism, and refocussing our attention away from competition with others, in this article posted in Psychology Today: “Where self-criticism leaves us powerless and …
A Father’s Role In Development Of Autism
Women have taken the blame for a lot over the years in regards to pregnancy, sex of the child and overall health. Wives were often divorced or sent away if they failed to produce an heir, despite the fact as …
New Guidelines for Researchers Working With Bisexuals
Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW SJS Staff Writer BiNet USA has just reported on a change to guidelines for social scientist working with bisexuals. Recommendations include avoiding bisexual erasure, reflecting on power imbalances, and respecting language use. You can read …
Evidenced Based Practice Stifles Innovation
Post Submitted by Chelsey O’Hare: I was just reading about Evidenced Based Practice and I can see why it’s controversial in social work practice. From my understanding it seems too stringent and bureaucratic. It’s as if we have to conform …
Cell Phones and Your Relationships
We all know the typical scene: You go out to dinner with friends and there is a pause in conversation. Immediately the phones come out. Or, you simply leave the phone on the table so you can see if someone …
