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News and insight from Franciscan about our philosophy of hope through healthcare and recent issues affecting children’s wellness.
Suicidal Ideation in Very Young Children
Blog written by Shoshana J Fagen, PsyD – September 2021 Back at the beginning of my career, part of my job was to consult for a head start program. The… Continue Reading
Understanding Suicidal Feelings in Children and Adolescents
Blog written by Emily Strainchamps, LICSW – September 2021 Franciscan Children’s Behavioral Health Services As a clinical social worker, I’ve sat with many adolescents and children struggling with feelings of… Continue Reading
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Back to School 2021: Weathering the Storm Together to Prevent Suicide
Blog is written by: Anna Lingan, CWI School-Based Therapist |Site Manager for Winship Elementary School, and Jane Carper, CWI School-Based Therapist | Site Manager for Higginson Lewis School. At the… Continue Reading
School-based Children’s Wellness Initiative continues through the summer
School may be out for summer, but our Children’s Wellness Initiative (CWI) staff are still working hard to make sure that care for kids continues year round.
Back to School Stress: Tips for Making the Transition from Summer to School Easier
All children (and adults) experience some level of anxiety when faced with new situations, and the start of a new school year can be a trigger for that stress. In this blog post, we’re talking tips for making the transition from summer to school easier.