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News Items – January 27, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Mallory Grimste, an adolescent therapist and licensed clinical social worker said, “The idea of imagining or visualizing yourself in a different reality can be a very healthy coping strategy for many.” There are empathetic, actionable ways to support someone with an alcohol use disorder (AUD) who may be stuck in denial.…

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News Items – January 13, 2022

Social Workers Speak

“A month off and then some can do so much good for your overall well-being, your memory, your sleep, your digestion,” said Sabrina Spotorno, a clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor at Monument , an online platform for alcohol treatment and recovery. News 12 Connecticut. Psychology Today.