drkathy2

drkathy2 last signed in Oct 20 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Oct 12, 2008.

About Me:

Youth and family violence expert Dr. Kathy Seifert is an international authority onÂ predicting which people are most likely to commit a future act of violence. She is the author of the CARE2 (Chronic Violence Risk and Needs Assessment) â€” one of the world's most accurate predictors of future violence in children and the only assessment of its kind to provide a complete intervention plan to counteract violent tendencies before it's too late. Dr. Seifert is also the author of "How Children Become Violent" and the RME (Risk Management Evaluation) for Women â€” the only assessment in the world that identifies violence and sexual abuse risk factors written specifically for women. Dr. Seifert is the CEO of Eastern Shore Psychological Services (ESPS), a multidisciplinary private practice that specializes in working with high-risk youth and their families. She has over 30 years experience in mental health, addictions, and criminal justice work. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of attachment disorders, a condition that can make boys three times as likely to become violent later in life.

How To Find Lost Priorities

Published July 26, 2009 /

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Our ancestors sought the promise of the "New Land" and built this grand country. Many were extremely challenged. They persisted despite troubles, deaths, fears and losses. As life became less physically challenging, generations sought the American Dream, financial security, a nice house and car and upscale lifestyle. Some found it.

7 Steps to Healthy Self Esteem

by drkathy2 | in Self Improvement > Self-Help Guides

Self-esteem is how well you think of yourself. It is important to children and adults, alike. Self-esteem is believing and caring as much for yourself as you do other people. It is believing that you are competent and good. It's being as kind to yourself as you would be to someone else.
8 Ways to Prevent Youth Violence

by drkathy2 | in Culture & Society > General

A single approach to preventing youth violence is not sufficient. A youth is affected many things in his/her environment and prevention must address those multiple factors.
6 Steps to Change your Child or Teen's Behavior

by drkathy2 | in Family > Parenting

Parents usually want to do a good job in raising their children and that is often a big challenge. So what's a parent to do? Here are 6 ideas that should be helpful. Even if they are not new to you, a little refresher never hurts.
How To Stop School Violence

by drkathy2 | in Education > General

School violence is a universal problem. While many steps have been taken to respond to school crises, we need to recognize the roots of violence and how to prevent it. President Obama said that we all can provide service to our community and fellow man. What can be done by an ordinary citizen to prevent school violence?
Healing Past Harmful Relationships

by drkathy2 | in Self Improvement > General

To love ourselves and others, we sometimes have to tear down the walls we have built between ourselves and others.
What a New President Needs to Know About Violence Prevention

by drkathy2 | in Family > Parenting

Violence is still a problem in the US. It causes horrible suffering and costs the taxpayers millions. We can build more prisons, but we can also support prevention. Building strong youth and families is in America's best interest.
10 Suggestions for Parents Who Have Considered Taking Their Children to Nebraska to Drop Them Off

by drkathy2 | in Family > Parenting

Twenty-Three children have been dropped off at Nebraska hospitals by desperate parents. Parents sometimes need help with raising their children. Before you drop them off or loose your mind, consider these ten ideas.
Female Violence: Problems and Solutions

by drkathy2 | in Family > Parenting

Families that cannot successfully care for their young, nurture the seeds of future violence and criminality. Until we fully recognize and provide adequate services for the important parental task of caring for its young, we will not stop the cycle of violence.
Trauma Can Interfere With Social Skill Development

by drkathy2 | in Family > Teenagers

Children develop skills in a predictable sequence that must be followed. There are skills that they must learn so that they can accomplish these tasks later in life. Severe childhood trauma can cause skills needed for everyday living to be delayed.