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When Little Ones Play Dress-Up

Gary Direnfeld

Periodically I am asked about a toddler/preschooler who prefers to wear clothes aligned with the gender other than physically presented at birth. At times it creates a source of conflict for the parents. Where those parents are separated, that conflict can escalate significantly. Here is a recent response I provided a family law lawyer whose client was involved in such a situation: —————– At that age, we don’t know if there is truly a gender issue for th

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Patient-Centered Palliative Care for Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer

CAPC

With the changing landscape of lung cancer therapeutics, patients are facing new and different challenges, which palliative care clinicians can address.

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Think You Need a Pitbull Lawyer?

Gary Direnfeld

She wanted to hire a pitbull lawyer. Afterall, his was a shark. I explained that was the fastest way to ratchet up conflict, confuse the judge, and prolong the dispute. She listened. She hired a lawyer trained in settling disputes respectfully. The lawyer deftly addressed the lies and explained the situation without resorting to threatening or intimidating demands or replies.

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Thoughts on suicide prevention from a survivor

Stop Abuse Campaign

← How to Talk to Your Child about Sexual Abuse. Trigger warning : This story discusses suicide, suicide prevention, and mental health. This first-person account may be triggering. . “There is a higher rate of successful suicides in New York City,” she said. “Jumpers,” she went on to explain. There is no reverse gear. I am standing high above New York City harbor, looking at the Statue of Liberty and the lights of New Jersey.

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5 Must Haves for Case Management

Thousands of nonprofits rely on case management software to help collect data, manage programs, coordinate with agencies, and provide life-changing health and human services. Adopting a cloud-based case management platform is essential for nonprofits and government agencies to operate more efficiently and make better use of their funding and budget.

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Palliative Care in Severe and Persistent Mental Illness

CAPC

Steps need to be taken before palliative care can be offered to patients living with severe mental illness and integrated into this population.

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IDG/CARE PLAN documentation Webinar

Hospice Chaplaincy

If you are a hospice chaplain in need of polishing up your IDG/CARE PLAN documentation, this is a webinar for Continue Reading.

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