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WSSW Writing Consultant Tom Ribitzky announces the publication of his new book, The Seduction of Pessimism in the Novel: Eros, Failure, and the Quarrel with Philosophy (Lexington Books, 2024). The Seduction of Pessimism in the Novel: Eros, Failure, and the Quarrel with Philosophy explores the novel…

On October 21st, Mary Beth Morrissey, PhD, JD, chaired the statewide New York State Bar Association Health Law Section Fall Meeting Program held in Saratoga. A major focus of the meeting was Dr. Morrissey’s priority focus on maternal health and maternal mortality and morbidity. Dr. Morrissey…

Justyna Rzewinski left her job as a clinical supervisor for mental health on Rikers Island just three weeks ago. She has emerged as a vital advocate for severely mentally ill detainees testifying to a city jail oversight board about the troubling practice of “deadlocking,” where individuals are ...

Dr. Mary Beth Morrissey represented the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse at the 57th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, commenting on the Legal Capacity and Informed Consent Report of the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of all human rights by older…

The National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign (also known as Voting is Social Work) has launched a new website that can be used by social workers, faculty, students, etc. to engage with their clients and communities around voting. The new website is https://voting.socialwork.uconn.edu/ ...

Wurzweiler PhD candidate Justyna Rzewinski, LCSW, is schedule to present via NASW-NYS Beyond The Case Files: Service Providers Educating Justice Impacted Individuals On Their Right To Vote on September 19th, 2024. The workshop will delve into the historical context of voting rights, explore its ...

On June 1st, 2024, Mary Beth Quaranta Morrissey, PhD, JD, MPH, assumed the role of Chair of the New York State Bar Association Health Law Section. The Health Law Section comprises over 900 New York State attorneys who are engaged in the practice of health law across the state. Dr. Morrissey moves…

Cristino Chavez Wurzweiler PhD student was interviewed for an article on Bold Journey. Cristino discusses what it means to be resilient in the face of trauma and adversity. The in-depth article covers his childhood, academic and career journey. Read the full interview here »

Yair Berko, LMSW, is the new clinical director of the Jerusalem Therapy Center. Yair has tremendous experience in both clinical practice and the administrative leadership of mental health organizations. Prior to his work at JTC, Yair successfully served as clinical director of therapy centers for…

To fill a critical need for affordable, English-language mental health services in Israel, Wurzweiler, together with Amudim Israel, opened the Jerusalem Therapy Center. View the promotional view for more information. Jerusalem Therapy Center