Like all human beings, children experience intense emotions. How they express those feelings is quite different than adults, however – and children in DeKalb County who are mourning the deaths of close family members have a strong advocate in Dana Isawi. The
Read moreCOVID-19 challenges counselors to treat children, paves long, difficult road ahead
COVID-19 changed abruptly from just a concerning topic in the news to a crushing force that isolated and locked down schools, communities and economies. The pandemic continues to claim a heartbreaking inventory of victims, from small businesses and gainful employment to human
Read moreHOPE Project to reach children in grief with grant to expand services, training
A new grant to the Department of Counseling, Adult and Higher Education soon will produce as many as 45 new counselors with special and unique preparation in working with children who are grieving. The $100,000 from the New York Life Foundation will
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