Websites: Symbol of Change, Fear and Growth.
by Katherine Broadway, Mdiv, LPC Today, I am publishing a new website. This event marks a major accomplishment in my life and work. It has been months in design and years...
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Girls and Sex
by Elizabeth Harrison, MDIV MSW LCSW Talking to teenagers is hard work – especially for parents. But being a teenager is perhaps even more difficult. I have a theory...
Highlights of the Essentials of Private Practice Conference
by Patty Key, LCSW I recently attended the NASW conference “The Essentials of Private Practice” which was delivered by NCSCSW member, Laurie Conaty, LCSW, LCAS. There was a wealth...
Keeping your cool in the age of Twitter, extremism, and that candidate.
by Matt Kreiner, LCSWA Your work is stressful. Your family situation is, too. It’s hard to catch a headline or a minute of the evening...
The Future of NCSCSW
by Ron Begley, LCSW “Who am I? Why am I here?” Admiral James Stockdale famously opened the vice presidential debate in 1992 by asking these questions....
Cautious Kudos for Ketamine – Part 1
by Elizabeth Guarnaccia, LCSW In May of this year, NAMI sponsored a talk on a new clinic which opened in Raleigh in early July, called Ketamine Treatment Centers of...
Self-Care in a Caring Role
by Ron Begley, LCSW “How can you stand to listen to people’s problems all day?” It’s a question we are all asked at some point. I answer by patiently...
Making Peace with Placebo
by Elizabeth Guarnaccia, LCSW A couple of weeks ago, while at dinner with my husband and another couple, all of whom are in the “helping professions,” I shared...
Pondering HB2: Bathrooms Important, Healthcare Essential
By Elizabeth Kunreuther, MSW, LCSWA OccuPride, San Francisco, 6/24/12 Credit: Liz Highleyman via Flickr (used with permission) NC House Bill 2 has raised quite a commotion and well it...
Education vs. Outrage : Fighting everyday HIV stigma
by Alyssa Draffin, LCSW “Are there any precautions I need to warn my driver about?” asked the woman who runs a food delivery program for low income residents. I’d...