According to the FBI, a burglary occurs every 23 seconds. That’s almost 5 burglaries every minute, every day. While those statistics can strike fear into the hearts of homeowners and apartment dwellers alike, it is not necessary to fear that you’re going to be the next target. Instead, follow these home invasion safety tips to…
Social work: a noble occupation where you have the ability to positively impact others’ lives. As a helping professional, this can be an extremely rewarding career. At the same time, this is a career that comes with a unique set of safety concerns. Sadly, these safety risks are sometimes a matter of life and death.…
Fall in the air – from those crisp, autumn days to the clear, cool nights. This time of year also means that it’s almost Halloween! And whether your child loves Toy Story or your teen can’t get enough of the horror genre, your kids are probably busy planning – and talking about – the perfect…
Cell phones. For most people, it is inconceivable to go through a day without one. From shopping, to texting, to sharing your Instagram story, the phone has become a convenient way to stay in touch with friends and family, take care of personal and professional business on apps, and search for information, products and more…
As a therapist, you have access to private and personal information about your patients, many of whom may suffer from mental illness. And while some therapy sessions take place in group sessions. There are many professionals who counsel individuals one-on-one. That means you’re spending countless hours alone with patients. Unfortunately, “between 35% and 40% of…
Think back to when you were in school. Do you remember those monthly fire drills? Meant to prepare you for what to do in the event of a real fire. Your teachers would practice lining you up, walking out of the classroom (after turning off lights and doors, of course), and walking outside. There, your…
Domestic violence: An unspeakable horror, yet a reality for far too many people today. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), twenty people are abused every minute by an intimate partner. “During one year, this equates to more than ten million women and men.” Some people think that violence happens to “other” people…
National Walk and Bike to School Day is today! October 2 is all about joining a movement that inspires the community to come together and promote health and safer routes for students to walk and bike to school. So, if you have a child (or children) who might be ready to walk or bike to…
Years ago, living past age 80 would have been considered impressive – and senior safety was rare. But not today: with an average life expectancy of 80 years, becoming an octogenarian isn’t the exception – it’s becoming the rule. Not only that, but the “number of Americans ages 65 and older is expected to double…
With the advent of technology and apps, we enjoy convenience, efficiency and connectedness like never before. We can swipe, scan, and ask Alexa to pay for our gas, groceries and gifts. Or, we can connect with friends, family, and soon-to-be significant others through Facebook, dating apps, and Instagram. While having this instant connection at our…