Karin Metcalf
Contributing Writer
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Karin Metcalf has been a licensed clinical social worker since 1994 in both public service and private practice, servicing children and adults with chronic mental illnesses, addictions, and in crises. Karin is an alumnus of Fordham University and Indiana University. Presently, she facilitates courses in counseling and human services for the University of Phoenix in southern Nevada. Karin has been married for 15 years and mothers two tweens.
Latest Articles
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Need to Take a Therapist to Family Dinner this Holiday?
If your therapist is not available, here is a crutch to help you get through. Three steps towards conflict resolution during family dinners and holidays.
Nov 20, 2010
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Medicinal Marijuana: Therapeutic Tool and Gateway Drug
Does medicinal marijuana as a therapeutic tool outweigh its potential gateway effect into other drug use? Most mental health professionals would say, yes.
Oct 21, 2010
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I Am Winning the Battle against Food Allergies
Food allergies and intolerance affects 4% of Americans and Canadians, have you considered those symptoms you have been fighting being related to food intake
Sep 29, 2010
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Safety Plan: Tool for Suicide Prevention and Crisis Interventions
A safety plan is a key suicide prevention method and offers an individualized approach to crises management. Here's how to make a safety plan.
Jul 29, 2010
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Students with Emotional Disturbances: Tips for Parents
Students with Emotional Disturbances (ED) will improve academically and socially if families team up with school officials for any special services needed.
Jul 22, 2010
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Social Maladjustment in Children
Social maladjustment in children needs parental interventions in addition to professional help to diminish disruption in school or at home.
Jul 21, 2010
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Mental Health Illness – Child Assessments
Children undergo assessments for mental health illness in order to receive professional mental health services designed specifically for kids and family.
Jul 12, 2010
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