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Recognizing When Your Child Has Been the Victim of Sexual Assault

You can’t avoid the headlines about sexual assault, these days. Many women and men are coming forward to make their abuse known. But sexual assault is just as likely to happen to a child or adolescent. Sexual assault is a broad term that can include inappropriate touching, unwanted sexual …

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Depression: Where to Start

Clinical depression is a very common condition. In fact, “approximately one in five Americans experience an episode in their lifetime. However, despite its prevalence, only about 50 percent of people who suffer from depression actually receive treatment.”4 People often go without treatment …

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How to Make Bad News Feel Better

Bad news can come in a variety of forms, from job loss, a relationship breakup, a surprising diagnosis, or even to the death of a loved one. Receiving bad news can affect your body and life in a multitude of ways, even triggering your fight or flight response. According to Medical News Today, …

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Self-harm

Self-harm is a way that some people express feelings of distress and emotional pain by intentionally hurting themselves. The lack of understanding about self-harm can lead to insensitivity about the topic as most people could never imagine hurting themselves on purpose. Self-harm is a coping …

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Residential Treatment: Admissions

Frequently Asked Questions about Residential Treatment Starting the process of looking into residential treatment can be overwhelming. We sat down with Admissions Supervisor Loren Nerison and discussed some common questions families have when starting the residential treatment process. How …

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The Myths of Foster Care

Foster care seems to be a mystery to many people, with quite a few myths following the name of foster care around. What do you think of that?I think there are so many misperceptions about foster care. It’s important to dispel some of them. For instance, unless you are designated as an emergency …

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Entering the World of Foster Care & Adoption

Sonja Stang, MSW, LCSW Director of Community Relations Taking the first step in becoming a foster parent or learning about adoption can be intimidating. It’s hard to know where to start and who to contact. Sonja Stang, Director of Community Relations, writes about the initial steps to becoming a …

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What to Expect When Bringing Your Child to a Therapist

Your child is struggling with their emotions and behaviors and you would like them to see a therapist. What should you expect? Shawna Croaker, the Director of Community Based Services and licensed therapist, gives pointers on what to expect when starting the process. Legal …

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The Value in Vocational Education and Training

Vocational Education and Training is designed to prepare youth for initial entry into employment. Vocational education utilizes hands-on learning while offering opportunity and exposure to a variety of skill-based activities within a career-focused environment. The goal of vocational education is to …

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