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Kimberly Agresta is a member:
Is it OK to discipline someone else’s kid?
NorthJersey.com
“The general rule of thumb is it’s appropriate to discipline someone’s child whenever there’s aggression or a safety issue, whether it’s in the house or outside the house,” said Kimberly Agresta, a parenting counselor and licensed clinical social worker who co-founded Englewood’s Agresta Psychotherapy Group. “Never yell or hit a child, but use a firm tone and explain the rules.”

Victor Baumgarten is a member:
Survivors encouraged to apply for compensation, seek resources as Las Vegas shooting anniversary approaches
St. George News
“When we experience something traumatic, especially something violent, it kind of shakes our world,” said Victor Baumgarten, a licensed clinical social worker at Intermountain Psychiatry and Counseling. “We don’t really know what to do with that psychologically a lot of the time because it doesn’t fit with what our beliefs are about the world and how we fit in it.”

Tara McShane Pandarinath is a member:
How To Feel Confident At A Party When You’re Overwhelmed AF, According To Experts
Elite Daily
“Breathing exercises can help calm your nervous system,” Tara McShane Pandarinath, a licensed clinical social worker based in Georgia, tells Elite Daily. “One of the most basic ones is to slow your breath and make your [exhale] twice as long as your [inhale].” If you can feel your heart racing once you arrive at the party, excuse yourself to the bathroom and try taking a few deep breaths to ease your body into a more relaxed state. Remember, you’ve got this.

Susan Valoff is a member:
Having a guide and partner in caregiving
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Susan Valoff is a licensed clinical social worker and certified Aging Life Care Manager. She is vice president of Windward Life Care, a locally-owned company that offers geriatric care management and in-home caregiving services throughout San Diego County. “If you are struggling to meet the needs of a loved one who is older or disabled, or you are feeling overwhelmed and unsure of which direction to go, you could benefit from working with a care manager.”

Candace Presser is a member:
Donald Trump’s remarks spark #WhyIDidntReport hashtag on social media
ABC7.com (Los Angeles, CA)
Licensed clinical social worker Candace Presser said the revelations are a reflection of the times. “I feel like the climate has thank goodness changed, and it’s created a sense of safety to be able to come forward with their truth,” Presser said. “Because in the past, I think there was a lot of victim blaming, victim shaming and people weren’t believed when they were telling their stories.” Presser says many people can spend decades suppressing traumatic memories.

Nina Rifkind is a member:
How To Cope When The News Is Stressing You Out
Refinery29
Nina Rifkind, LCSW, ACS, owner of Wellspring Counseling in Denville, N.J., says that anecdotally, she’s seen many clients who say they’ve been more anxious about news and major events in the past year. As she puts it, the past year has been tumultuous, whether we’re talking about mass shootings, natural disasters, or the border crisis. “We all crave a certain level of routine and predictability in everyday life,” she says. “It gives us a sense of security and consistency. These are things we’ve seen very little of recently.”

Mark Lusk is a member:
UTEP Social Work Professor Appointed to Human Rights Commission
El Paso Herald-Post
UTEP Social Work Professor Mark Lusk, Ed.D., has been appointed to serve as the North American regional commissioner on the International Federation of Social Workers’ (IFSW) Human Rights Commission. The IFSW is an international body that incorporates 84 national social work organizations representing over half a million social workers globally.

Aaron Thompson is a member:
Social Work in School – Building a Mental Health Support System for Students
Advance
Unfortunately, no one has come up with a solution or strategy to stop or curtail these horrific occurrences. But Aaron Thompson, PhD, MSW, MEd, associate professor of social work at the University of Missouri and a former school social worker and principal, believes school social workers could be utilized more effectively in these settings, helping children in different ways that may lead to recognizing a problem before it’s too late.

Myke Selha is a member:
Grand View faculty honored at Project Aware summit
Grand View University
Simone Alekno, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, and Mr. Myke Selha, Assistant Professor of Social Work, were honored on Wednesday, September 19 as part of the Project AWARE State Grant. Governor Reynolds was in attendance speaking on the outstanding work Iowa has done in building capacity for Youth Mental Health First Aid.