…for Children Who Fear Growing Up by Dale Fink, MSW, LCSW “Ah, the good old days.” As adults we all know what this means: remembering and wishing for a time when things were easier and more carefree. Children typically have this … Continue reading
To Parents: Help & Understanding…
Friday, February 17th, 2012Transitions – Into & Out of High School
Monday, January 16th, 2012by Janet Bertelli, MSW, LCSW As Clinical Director, I spend a good deal of time interviewing potential ninth grade students and getting to know the students and parents of our Mahwah eighth graders who will be joining us in our high school in … Continue reading
Getting to “NO” You
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011by John Reilly, Executive Director “I never take NO for an answer,” is a statement said with pride, as it is associated with perseverance, success and strength. Those who cannot take no for an answer suffer greatly when they realize … Continue reading
Workshop Recap
Friday, November 11th, 2011Adoption Through The Eyes Of A Child On Friday, October 21st the Mahwah campus of Sage Day Schools hosted a presentation for over 100 educators, mental health clinicians, parents and interested parties on adoption. Presenter Madeleine Krebs, LCSW-C: Clinical Coordinator … Continue reading
School Avoidance
Thursday, October 27th, 2011by Zach Schwartz, MSW, LCSW School avoidance in children and adolescents is a growing issue that impacts not only the student but the entire family, school personnel and mental health professionals working with the student. Although school avoidance may appear … Continue reading
Giving Kids a Meaningful Advantage
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011by John Reilly, MSW, LCSW Look through the local papers and you will find numerous offerings available to parents to provide their children with tutors and enrichment classes, help in mastering academic material, private sports coaches, music lessons, speed and … Continue reading
Emotional Resiliency…
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011Can Prevent College Drop Out by Christopher J. Leonard, LCSW, M.Ed According to The National Center for Education Statistics , only 57% of students who began a 4-year college in the Fall of 2002 graduated within 6 years. What accounts for … Continue reading
The Importance of Early Intervention
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011By John Reilly, MSW, LCSW Academic and social struggles in school are often the first signs of a potentially serious underlying problem for a child. Clinicians and educators are aware that certain problems are rarely just “outgrown.” The school years … Continue reading