by 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
Posts Tagged ‘teen anxiety’
Transitions – Into & Out of High School
Monday, January 16th, 2012Getting 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
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