By Chauna Brocht, LCSW-C As the federal moratorium on evictions expired on July 25th, many people in Maryland will be facing potential eviction proceedings. Here is what you need to know if you are in this situation. Know the facts about eviction in Maryland. A landlord can’t evict you without…Read More
By Myra Strassler, LCSW-C As an older adult, which I do consider myself, changes in one’s life can be a bit more challenging to accept than when we were younger. Back then, our days seemed more planned to include some combination of family, work, and social occasions. We always had…Read More
By Shula Levin, LMSW In 2017, Professor Robert Kelly became an overnight internet sensation when, in middle of discussing the impeachment of the South Korean president on BBC News, his children barged into his live television interview with little regard for anything but their desire to see their father. The…Read More
By JCS Career Center There are so many options for employers to conduct online interviews in today’s market. Zoom, Google Meets, Skype, and Microsoft Teams are some of the new technology platforms that organizations are utilizing for all phases of interviews. Even before the onset of Coronavirus, social distancing, and…Read More
By Deborah Schwartz, LCSW-C We might walk down the street and see a sign that reads, “Don’t Step on Grass” or go to a meeting where the presenter says, “Please turn off your cell phones.” Most of us will abide. Others may challenge the situation. But we can all…Read More
By Susan Kurlander, M.Ed. At first, I didn’t understand. Going to the grocery store is considered an essential reason to be out in public. I was keeping my distance and I was wearing a mask. I was smiling (my normal expression wherever I am), but no one seemed to notice….Read More
By JCS Career Center At the end of February, the unemployment rate, at 3.5%, was at a 50-year low and businesses were booming. Many people were poised to begin new jobs, whether to begin their career or advance in their field. Then came COVID-19 and everything changed. Schools closed. Businesses…Read More
By Tikvah Womack, LCPC Pain is complicated. We are uncomfortable experiencing it ourselves, and we’re also uncomfortable watching someone else suffer, especially a loved one. It’s important to realize that although sometimes people don’t appear to be in pain, they may still be suffering. The concerns that we are experiencing…Read More
By Stacey Meadows, LCSW-C I think we can all agree that 2020 has turned out a lot differently than any of us could have imagined. It has been nearly five months since COVID-19 entered our lives and while we may have settled into a “new normal,” the vast majority of…Read More
By Loren Smalley, Career Coach During this time of stress, anxiety and uncertainty, we may forget to continue to do what is most important, self-care. This may mean remembering to take some long deep breaths, but it also means taking time to focus on important things, including your job search….Read More
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