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Voices In The Family September 2002 Voices In The Family shows09/02/02 09/09/02 The terrorist attacks of September 2001 changed our world forever. We will remember 9-11 during this edition of Voices in the Family. We'll hear from families who have lost loved ones in the attacks, and find out what they want us to know. We'll also talk with Hideko T. Snider who survived the bombing of Hiroshima. She has captured her story of loss and trauma in her book "One Sunny Day." Finally, we'll discuss healing after violence with acclaimed novelist Alice Sebold. Sebold was brutally raped as a college freshman, and describes her struggle to reclaim her life in Lucky. Listen » 09/16/02 American colleges and universities report an increase in students with severe psychological problems. Campus counseling centers are now dealing with illnesses ranging from anxiety to severe depression. How can colleges handle this challenge and provide the services needed? We'll visit Rowan University's counseling center and speak with the director of counseling, Dr. Z. Benjamin Blanding. We'll also hear what parents can to to stay connected with their college-bound kids. Listen » 09/23/02 Psychologists usually study why people get depressed, anxious or manic, and how to help them. But what makes people happy? Can we learn to be happy? Dr. Dan Gottlieb will speak with one of the foremost experts in the field known as "Positive Psychology", Dr. Martin Seligman. His new book is Authentic Happiness. Listen » 09/30/02 Over 1,million people in the U.S. today have autism or some form of pervasive developmental disorder. In fact, autism is one of the most common developmental disabilities. Yet autism is still largely misunderstood by the health care community and public alike. Dr. Dan Gottlieb will discuss new the treatment of autism with Dr. Stanley Greenspan, author of The Child with Special Needs. We'll explore the latest research in the autism spectrum with Dr. Susan Levy, Director of the regional autism center at CHOP. Psychologist Dr. Robert Naseef will discuss how families are affected by autism. Listen » ASCEND Group is an Asperger Syndrome information alliance for Southeastern PA. ASCEND serves families with children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders. ASCEND offers speaker meetings, support meetings, a lending library, social events, resource and member directories, and much more. Contact: www.ascendgroup.org or 610/449-6776. Autism Society of American Greater Philadelphia Chapter. The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders includes outstanding professionals from the different disciplines working with children and families where there are developmental and/or learning problems. Its aim is to improve the identification, prevention and treatment of developmental and learning disorders. |
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