University of Miami

Adjunct Faculity Professor

Michael worked at University of Miami as a Adjunct Faculity Professor

Barry University

Adjunct Faculty Professor

Barry University’s School of Social Work offers a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and a doctoral degree in social work. The curriculum that provides the highest quality of training for social work practice. Barry’s international reputation brings students from across the globe to experience one of the best programs in the country that is student-centered and located in a richly-diverse community.

Miami Dade College

Adjunct Faculty Professor

Miami Dade College School of Social Science Psychology Undergraduate Program emphasizes the study of human behavior and mental processes, which include thoughts, emotions, perception, and intelligence. The psychology program at Miami Dade College provides a diverse discipline with many applications that prepares students to further pursue their interest in the field of psychology. An Associate in Arts with a pathway to a degree in Psychology gives students a strong foundation that will prepare them to transfer to a four-year institution. Course topics generally include human development, emotional health, sleep, ethics, sexuality, emotional disorders, addiction, anger, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, bullying, hate crimes, law, anxiety, workplace issues, aging, and a host of other interesting topics.

Miami Dade College - Barry University

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Michael worked at Miami Dade College - Barry University as a Adjunct Faculty Professor:

University of Miami - Barry University - Miami Dade College

Adjunct Faculity Professor

Michael worked at University of Miami - Barry University - Miami Dade College as a Adjunct Faculity Professor

Miami-Dade Guardian ad Litem Program

A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer child advocate is a specially trained, child advocate whose dedicated advocacy positively impacts a dependent child’s safety, well-being, best interests and finding of a permanent placement. Working within a GAL team of Program staff and attorneys, and alongside community-based social workers and community service providers, a GAL volunteer serves as the “voice for the child” in judicial dependency proceedings and in helping the child navigate the child welfare system.

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Bariatric Patients and Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance: A Brief Psychosocial Consideration

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The physical aspects of WLS are well understood, but the psychological aspects of WLS are not. It is vital that the psychological processes beyond surgery are well understood. It is important to note that the psychological processes involved in WLS involve not just the patient, but their entire social community, making this a psychosocial problem.

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Bariatric Patients and Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance: A Brief Psychosocial Consideration

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The physical aspects of WLS are well understood, but the psychological aspects of WLS are not. It is vital that the psychological processes beyond surgery are well understood. It is important to note that the psychological processes involved in WLS involve not just the patient, but their entire social community, making this a psychosocial problem.

The Impact of Police Retirement: Transitional Considerations

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The transition from employment to retirement can be overwhelming for any one, especially a retiring police officer. The transition leading to a return to civilian life can bring a host of emotional uncertainties that challenge the clinical social worker and mental health practitioner in effectively facilitating the transition of the retired police officer. Moreover, the retiring police officer is often faced with a difficult decision of staying in law enforcement or returning to civilian life that often bring forth feelings about separation and isolation and for many officers. The notion of leaving law enforcement is not unlike that of losing a family for many retiring police officers. For the police officer, the comfort and security that being a part of a police department brings can all come to a sudden end at retirement. Given this consideration, retirement can also bring an increase in stress. Furthermore, there are financial considerations that take into account the necessity of obtaining a supplemental income to augment existing pensions, especially in light of the fact that medical coverage’s are more than likely to increase substantially upon retirement. The presenter borrows from his real-life experiences as an active police officer considering retirement, and his social work and clinical experiences, as well as the extensive research conducted by Professor John M. Violanti’s on the impact of change that is associated with retirement in general. It is proposed that retirement in and of itself can be a positive and healthy experience when viewed from the prospective that challenges the retiring officer’s ability to explore new lifestyle opportunities for themselves.

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Bariatric Patients and Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance: A Brief Psychosocial Consideration

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The physical aspects of WLS are well understood, but the psychological aspects of WLS are not. It is vital that the psychological processes beyond surgery are well understood. It is important to note that the psychological processes involved in WLS involve not just the patient, but their entire social community, making this a psychosocial problem.

The Impact of Police Retirement: Transitional Considerations

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The transition from employment to retirement can be overwhelming for any one, especially a retiring police officer. The transition leading to a return to civilian life can bring a host of emotional uncertainties that challenge the clinical social worker and mental health practitioner in effectively facilitating the transition of the retired police officer. Moreover, the retiring police officer is often faced with a difficult decision of staying in law enforcement or returning to civilian life that often bring forth feelings about separation and isolation and for many officers. The notion of leaving law enforcement is not unlike that of losing a family for many retiring police officers. For the police officer, the comfort and security that being a part of a police department brings can all come to a sudden end at retirement. Given this consideration, retirement can also bring an increase in stress. Furthermore, there are financial considerations that take into account the necessity of obtaining a supplemental income to augment existing pensions, especially in light of the fact that medical coverage’s are more than likely to increase substantially upon retirement. The presenter borrows from his real-life experiences as an active police officer considering retirement, and his social work and clinical experiences, as well as the extensive research conducted by Professor John M. Violanti’s on the impact of change that is associated with retirement in general. It is proposed that retirement in and of itself can be a positive and healthy experience when viewed from the prospective that challenges the retiring officer’s ability to explore new lifestyle opportunities for themselves.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…" (The Surge of Suicide in the Military)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

For the first seven months of 2012, the Army recorded 116 suicides among active-duty soldiers. If that pace were maintained through December the year's total would approach 200, compared with 167 for all of 2011.Suicidal behavior in the military is thought to be related to cumulative stress from combat duty, but it also is believed to be linked to a range of other pressures such as marital and financial problems as well as health issues

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Bariatric Patients and Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance: A Brief Psychosocial Consideration

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The physical aspects of WLS are well understood, but the psychological aspects of WLS are not. It is vital that the psychological processes beyond surgery are well understood. It is important to note that the psychological processes involved in WLS involve not just the patient, but their entire social community, making this a psychosocial problem.

The Impact of Police Retirement: Transitional Considerations

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The transition from employment to retirement can be overwhelming for any one, especially a retiring police officer. The transition leading to a return to civilian life can bring a host of emotional uncertainties that challenge the clinical social worker and mental health practitioner in effectively facilitating the transition of the retired police officer. Moreover, the retiring police officer is often faced with a difficult decision of staying in law enforcement or returning to civilian life that often bring forth feelings about separation and isolation and for many officers. The notion of leaving law enforcement is not unlike that of losing a family for many retiring police officers. For the police officer, the comfort and security that being a part of a police department brings can all come to a sudden end at retirement. Given this consideration, retirement can also bring an increase in stress. Furthermore, there are financial considerations that take into account the necessity of obtaining a supplemental income to augment existing pensions, especially in light of the fact that medical coverage’s are more than likely to increase substantially upon retirement. The presenter borrows from his real-life experiences as an active police officer considering retirement, and his social work and clinical experiences, as well as the extensive research conducted by Professor John M. Violanti’s on the impact of change that is associated with retirement in general. It is proposed that retirement in and of itself can be a positive and healthy experience when viewed from the prospective that challenges the retiring officer’s ability to explore new lifestyle opportunities for themselves.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…" (The Surge of Suicide in the Military)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

For the first seven months of 2012, the Army recorded 116 suicides among active-duty soldiers. If that pace were maintained through December the year's total would approach 200, compared with 167 for all of 2011.Suicidal behavior in the military is thought to be related to cumulative stress from combat duty, but it also is believed to be linked to a range of other pressures such as marital and financial problems as well as health issues

Police Suicide

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

According to Kelly’s (2005) research findings asserted that the law enforcement profession is a hazardous occupation. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Violanti, Castellano, O’Rourke and Paton’s (2006) research also asserted that police officer who are often exposed to repeated distressing incidents over time renders a police officer to consider suicide as an option. Violanti’s (2008) work on the issues of police suicide revealed that the continual, demanding and distressing situations can eventually have a police officer be predisposed to psychological issues. Police officers suffering from unresolved issues as Kelly (2005) has asserted, in time risk their ability to make sound judgment decisions, and in making appropriate choices on the job, as well as in their own private lives.

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Bariatric Patients and Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance: A Brief Psychosocial Consideration

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The physical aspects of WLS are well understood, but the psychological aspects of WLS are not. It is vital that the psychological processes beyond surgery are well understood. It is important to note that the psychological processes involved in WLS involve not just the patient, but their entire social community, making this a psychosocial problem.

The Impact of Police Retirement: Transitional Considerations

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The transition from employment to retirement can be overwhelming for any one, especially a retiring police officer. The transition leading to a return to civilian life can bring a host of emotional uncertainties that challenge the clinical social worker and mental health practitioner in effectively facilitating the transition of the retired police officer. Moreover, the retiring police officer is often faced with a difficult decision of staying in law enforcement or returning to civilian life that often bring forth feelings about separation and isolation and for many officers. The notion of leaving law enforcement is not unlike that of losing a family for many retiring police officers. For the police officer, the comfort and security that being a part of a police department brings can all come to a sudden end at retirement. Given this consideration, retirement can also bring an increase in stress. Furthermore, there are financial considerations that take into account the necessity of obtaining a supplemental income to augment existing pensions, especially in light of the fact that medical coverage’s are more than likely to increase substantially upon retirement. The presenter borrows from his real-life experiences as an active police officer considering retirement, and his social work and clinical experiences, as well as the extensive research conducted by Professor John M. Violanti’s on the impact of change that is associated with retirement in general. It is proposed that retirement in and of itself can be a positive and healthy experience when viewed from the prospective that challenges the retiring officer’s ability to explore new lifestyle opportunities for themselves.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…" (The Surge of Suicide in the Military)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

For the first seven months of 2012, the Army recorded 116 suicides among active-duty soldiers. If that pace were maintained through December the year's total would approach 200, compared with 167 for all of 2011.Suicidal behavior in the military is thought to be related to cumulative stress from combat duty, but it also is believed to be linked to a range of other pressures such as marital and financial problems as well as health issues

Police Suicide

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

According to Kelly’s (2005) research findings asserted that the law enforcement profession is a hazardous occupation. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Violanti, Castellano, O’Rourke and Paton’s (2006) research also asserted that police officer who are often exposed to repeated distressing incidents over time renders a police officer to consider suicide as an option. Violanti’s (2008) work on the issues of police suicide revealed that the continual, demanding and distressing situations can eventually have a police officer be predisposed to psychological issues. Police officers suffering from unresolved issues as Kelly (2005) has asserted, in time risk their ability to make sound judgment decisions, and in making appropriate choices on the job, as well as in their own private lives.

Recovery from Infidelity (A Healing Process)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Recovery is possible after infidelity takes place, despite the loss of trust, damaged self-esteem, disruption to other relationships, emotional and financial loss. For a social worker, infidelity is among the most difficult relationships issues to treat in couple’s therapy and is the most frequently cited cause of divorce.

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Bariatric Patients and Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance: A Brief Psychosocial Consideration

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The physical aspects of WLS are well understood, but the psychological aspects of WLS are not. It is vital that the psychological processes beyond surgery are well understood. It is important to note that the psychological processes involved in WLS involve not just the patient, but their entire social community, making this a psychosocial problem.

The Impact of Police Retirement: Transitional Considerations

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The transition from employment to retirement can be overwhelming for any one, especially a retiring police officer. The transition leading to a return to civilian life can bring a host of emotional uncertainties that challenge the clinical social worker and mental health practitioner in effectively facilitating the transition of the retired police officer. Moreover, the retiring police officer is often faced with a difficult decision of staying in law enforcement or returning to civilian life that often bring forth feelings about separation and isolation and for many officers. The notion of leaving law enforcement is not unlike that of losing a family for many retiring police officers. For the police officer, the comfort and security that being a part of a police department brings can all come to a sudden end at retirement. Given this consideration, retirement can also bring an increase in stress. Furthermore, there are financial considerations that take into account the necessity of obtaining a supplemental income to augment existing pensions, especially in light of the fact that medical coverage’s are more than likely to increase substantially upon retirement. The presenter borrows from his real-life experiences as an active police officer considering retirement, and his social work and clinical experiences, as well as the extensive research conducted by Professor John M. Violanti’s on the impact of change that is associated with retirement in general. It is proposed that retirement in and of itself can be a positive and healthy experience when viewed from the prospective that challenges the retiring officer’s ability to explore new lifestyle opportunities for themselves.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…" (The Surge of Suicide in the Military)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

For the first seven months of 2012, the Army recorded 116 suicides among active-duty soldiers. If that pace were maintained through December the year's total would approach 200, compared with 167 for all of 2011.Suicidal behavior in the military is thought to be related to cumulative stress from combat duty, but it also is believed to be linked to a range of other pressures such as marital and financial problems as well as health issues

Police Suicide

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

According to Kelly’s (2005) research findings asserted that the law enforcement profession is a hazardous occupation. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Violanti, Castellano, O’Rourke and Paton’s (2006) research also asserted that police officer who are often exposed to repeated distressing incidents over time renders a police officer to consider suicide as an option. Violanti’s (2008) work on the issues of police suicide revealed that the continual, demanding and distressing situations can eventually have a police officer be predisposed to psychological issues. Police officers suffering from unresolved issues as Kelly (2005) has asserted, in time risk their ability to make sound judgment decisions, and in making appropriate choices on the job, as well as in their own private lives.

Recovery from Infidelity (A Healing Process)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Recovery is possible after infidelity takes place, despite the loss of trust, damaged self-esteem, disruption to other relationships, emotional and financial loss. For a social worker, infidelity is among the most difficult relationships issues to treat in couple’s therapy and is the most frequently cited cause of divorce.

Suicide by Cop

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Involves an incident where-by a suicidal person intentionally engages himself/herself in a position with law enforcement and deliberately provokes an officer to use lethal force as a defense mechanism against the suicidal person.

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Bariatric Patients and Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance: A Brief Psychosocial Consideration

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The physical aspects of WLS are well understood, but the psychological aspects of WLS are not. It is vital that the psychological processes beyond surgery are well understood. It is important to note that the psychological processes involved in WLS involve not just the patient, but their entire social community, making this a psychosocial problem.

The Impact of Police Retirement: Transitional Considerations

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The transition from employment to retirement can be overwhelming for any one, especially a retiring police officer. The transition leading to a return to civilian life can bring a host of emotional uncertainties that challenge the clinical social worker and mental health practitioner in effectively facilitating the transition of the retired police officer. Moreover, the retiring police officer is often faced with a difficult decision of staying in law enforcement or returning to civilian life that often bring forth feelings about separation and isolation and for many officers. The notion of leaving law enforcement is not unlike that of losing a family for many retiring police officers. For the police officer, the comfort and security that being a part of a police department brings can all come to a sudden end at retirement. Given this consideration, retirement can also bring an increase in stress. Furthermore, there are financial considerations that take into account the necessity of obtaining a supplemental income to augment existing pensions, especially in light of the fact that medical coverage’s are more than likely to increase substantially upon retirement. The presenter borrows from his real-life experiences as an active police officer considering retirement, and his social work and clinical experiences, as well as the extensive research conducted by Professor John M. Violanti’s on the impact of change that is associated with retirement in general. It is proposed that retirement in and of itself can be a positive and healthy experience when viewed from the prospective that challenges the retiring officer’s ability to explore new lifestyle opportunities for themselves.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…" (The Surge of Suicide in the Military)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

For the first seven months of 2012, the Army recorded 116 suicides among active-duty soldiers. If that pace were maintained through December the year's total would approach 200, compared with 167 for all of 2011.Suicidal behavior in the military is thought to be related to cumulative stress from combat duty, but it also is believed to be linked to a range of other pressures such as marital and financial problems as well as health issues

Police Suicide

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

According to Kelly’s (2005) research findings asserted that the law enforcement profession is a hazardous occupation. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Violanti, Castellano, O’Rourke and Paton’s (2006) research also asserted that police officer who are often exposed to repeated distressing incidents over time renders a police officer to consider suicide as an option. Violanti’s (2008) work on the issues of police suicide revealed that the continual, demanding and distressing situations can eventually have a police officer be predisposed to psychological issues. Police officers suffering from unresolved issues as Kelly (2005) has asserted, in time risk their ability to make sound judgment decisions, and in making appropriate choices on the job, as well as in their own private lives.

Recovery from Infidelity (A Healing Process)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Recovery is possible after infidelity takes place, despite the loss of trust, damaged self-esteem, disruption to other relationships, emotional and financial loss. For a social worker, infidelity is among the most difficult relationships issues to treat in couple’s therapy and is the most frequently cited cause of divorce.

Suicide by Cop

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Involves an incident where-by a suicidal person intentionally engages himself/herself in a position with law enforcement and deliberately provokes an officer to use lethal force as a defense mechanism against the suicidal person.

The Role in Facilitating Collaboration and Networking Possibilities Among Social Workers and Allied Mental Health Professionals

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

This article briefly looks at the collaboration between allied mental health professionals and social workers and their perceived relationships with respect to services provided to clients, by examining perceptions of their corresponding relationships.

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Bariatric Patients and Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance: A Brief Psychosocial Consideration

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The physical aspects of WLS are well understood, but the psychological aspects of WLS are not. It is vital that the psychological processes beyond surgery are well understood. It is important to note that the psychological processes involved in WLS involve not just the patient, but their entire social community, making this a psychosocial problem.

The Impact of Police Retirement: Transitional Considerations

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The transition from employment to retirement can be overwhelming for any one, especially a retiring police officer. The transition leading to a return to civilian life can bring a host of emotional uncertainties that challenge the clinical social worker and mental health practitioner in effectively facilitating the transition of the retired police officer. Moreover, the retiring police officer is often faced with a difficult decision of staying in law enforcement or returning to civilian life that often bring forth feelings about separation and isolation and for many officers. The notion of leaving law enforcement is not unlike that of losing a family for many retiring police officers. For the police officer, the comfort and security that being a part of a police department brings can all come to a sudden end at retirement. Given this consideration, retirement can also bring an increase in stress. Furthermore, there are financial considerations that take into account the necessity of obtaining a supplemental income to augment existing pensions, especially in light of the fact that medical coverage’s are more than likely to increase substantially upon retirement. The presenter borrows from his real-life experiences as an active police officer considering retirement, and his social work and clinical experiences, as well as the extensive research conducted by Professor John M. Violanti’s on the impact of change that is associated with retirement in general. It is proposed that retirement in and of itself can be a positive and healthy experience when viewed from the prospective that challenges the retiring officer’s ability to explore new lifestyle opportunities for themselves.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…" (The Surge of Suicide in the Military)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

For the first seven months of 2012, the Army recorded 116 suicides among active-duty soldiers. If that pace were maintained through December the year's total would approach 200, compared with 167 for all of 2011.Suicidal behavior in the military is thought to be related to cumulative stress from combat duty, but it also is believed to be linked to a range of other pressures such as marital and financial problems as well as health issues

Police Suicide

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

According to Kelly’s (2005) research findings asserted that the law enforcement profession is a hazardous occupation. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Violanti, Castellano, O’Rourke and Paton’s (2006) research also asserted that police officer who are often exposed to repeated distressing incidents over time renders a police officer to consider suicide as an option. Violanti’s (2008) work on the issues of police suicide revealed that the continual, demanding and distressing situations can eventually have a police officer be predisposed to psychological issues. Police officers suffering from unresolved issues as Kelly (2005) has asserted, in time risk their ability to make sound judgment decisions, and in making appropriate choices on the job, as well as in their own private lives.

Recovery from Infidelity (A Healing Process)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Recovery is possible after infidelity takes place, despite the loss of trust, damaged self-esteem, disruption to other relationships, emotional and financial loss. For a social worker, infidelity is among the most difficult relationships issues to treat in couple’s therapy and is the most frequently cited cause of divorce.

Suicide by Cop

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Involves an incident where-by a suicidal person intentionally engages himself/herself in a position with law enforcement and deliberately provokes an officer to use lethal force as a defense mechanism against the suicidal person.

The Role in Facilitating Collaboration and Networking Possibilities Among Social Workers and Allied Mental Health Professionals

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

This article briefly looks at the collaboration between allied mental health professionals and social workers and their perceived relationships with respect to services provided to clients, by examining perceptions of their corresponding relationships.

Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery: Clinical Perspective

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Bariatric surgery enables people who are severely obese to lose significant amounts of weight. It is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. In 2000, about 36,700 Americans underwent some type of bariatric surgical procedure. By 2010, more than five times as many, about 205,000 people had undergone such procedures. Bariatric surgery is popular because it is the most effective weight-loss option for people whose obesity poses a major health problem.

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Bariatric Patients and Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance: A Brief Psychosocial Consideration

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The physical aspects of WLS are well understood, but the psychological aspects of WLS are not. It is vital that the psychological processes beyond surgery are well understood. It is important to note that the psychological processes involved in WLS involve not just the patient, but their entire social community, making this a psychosocial problem.

The Impact of Police Retirement: Transitional Considerations

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The transition from employment to retirement can be overwhelming for any one, especially a retiring police officer. The transition leading to a return to civilian life can bring a host of emotional uncertainties that challenge the clinical social worker and mental health practitioner in effectively facilitating the transition of the retired police officer. Moreover, the retiring police officer is often faced with a difficult decision of staying in law enforcement or returning to civilian life that often bring forth feelings about separation and isolation and for many officers. The notion of leaving law enforcement is not unlike that of losing a family for many retiring police officers. For the police officer, the comfort and security that being a part of a police department brings can all come to a sudden end at retirement. Given this consideration, retirement can also bring an increase in stress. Furthermore, there are financial considerations that take into account the necessity of obtaining a supplemental income to augment existing pensions, especially in light of the fact that medical coverage’s are more than likely to increase substantially upon retirement. The presenter borrows from his real-life experiences as an active police officer considering retirement, and his social work and clinical experiences, as well as the extensive research conducted by Professor John M. Violanti’s on the impact of change that is associated with retirement in general. It is proposed that retirement in and of itself can be a positive and healthy experience when viewed from the prospective that challenges the retiring officer’s ability to explore new lifestyle opportunities for themselves.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…" (The Surge of Suicide in the Military)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

For the first seven months of 2012, the Army recorded 116 suicides among active-duty soldiers. If that pace were maintained through December the year's total would approach 200, compared with 167 for all of 2011.Suicidal behavior in the military is thought to be related to cumulative stress from combat duty, but it also is believed to be linked to a range of other pressures such as marital and financial problems as well as health issues

Police Suicide

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

According to Kelly’s (2005) research findings asserted that the law enforcement profession is a hazardous occupation. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Violanti, Castellano, O’Rourke and Paton’s (2006) research also asserted that police officer who are often exposed to repeated distressing incidents over time renders a police officer to consider suicide as an option. Violanti’s (2008) work on the issues of police suicide revealed that the continual, demanding and distressing situations can eventually have a police officer be predisposed to psychological issues. Police officers suffering from unresolved issues as Kelly (2005) has asserted, in time risk their ability to make sound judgment decisions, and in making appropriate choices on the job, as well as in their own private lives.

Recovery from Infidelity (A Healing Process)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Recovery is possible after infidelity takes place, despite the loss of trust, damaged self-esteem, disruption to other relationships, emotional and financial loss. For a social worker, infidelity is among the most difficult relationships issues to treat in couple’s therapy and is the most frequently cited cause of divorce.

Suicide by Cop

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Involves an incident where-by a suicidal person intentionally engages himself/herself in a position with law enforcement and deliberately provokes an officer to use lethal force as a defense mechanism against the suicidal person.

The Role in Facilitating Collaboration and Networking Possibilities Among Social Workers and Allied Mental Health Professionals

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

This article briefly looks at the collaboration between allied mental health professionals and social workers and their perceived relationships with respect to services provided to clients, by examining perceptions of their corresponding relationships.

Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery: Clinical Perspective

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Bariatric surgery enables people who are severely obese to lose significant amounts of weight. It is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. In 2000, about 36,700 Americans underwent some type of bariatric surgical procedure. By 2010, more than five times as many, about 205,000 people had undergone such procedures. Bariatric surgery is popular because it is the most effective weight-loss option for people whose obesity poses a major health problem.

Professional Development: In Quest of a Doctoral Degree

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

U.S. universities graduate approximately 40,000 doctoral students each year across multiple disciplines, (Golde & Dore, 2001). Although doctoral students constitute a relatively small percentage of the total students in U.S. colleges and universities, the influence of doctoral education is quite powerful. As such, a doctoral education programs (especially in the field of social work) play a critically important role in developing future generations of faculty, research scientists, and expert practitioners for business, industry, government, health care, educational, and cultural organizations, (Haworth, 1996).

Doing Therapy with Latino Clients (Issues, Dilemmas and Diversity)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The utilization of family resources, cultural considerations, identity, socioeconomic class, the extended family, language, prejudices, discrimination, and common clinical misconceptions are essential backdrops for conducting therapy in the Latino community. Understanding diversity and cultural uniqueness within and between the Latino communities is a basic guiding principle in the therapeutic process.

Bariatric Patients and Weight Loss Surgery Maintenance: A Brief Psychosocial Consideration

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The physical aspects of WLS are well understood, but the psychological aspects of WLS are not. It is vital that the psychological processes beyond surgery are well understood. It is important to note that the psychological processes involved in WLS involve not just the patient, but their entire social community, making this a psychosocial problem.

The Impact of Police Retirement: Transitional Considerations

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

The transition from employment to retirement can be overwhelming for any one, especially a retiring police officer. The transition leading to a return to civilian life can bring a host of emotional uncertainties that challenge the clinical social worker and mental health practitioner in effectively facilitating the transition of the retired police officer. Moreover, the retiring police officer is often faced with a difficult decision of staying in law enforcement or returning to civilian life that often bring forth feelings about separation and isolation and for many officers. The notion of leaving law enforcement is not unlike that of losing a family for many retiring police officers. For the police officer, the comfort and security that being a part of a police department brings can all come to a sudden end at retirement. Given this consideration, retirement can also bring an increase in stress. Furthermore, there are financial considerations that take into account the necessity of obtaining a supplemental income to augment existing pensions, especially in light of the fact that medical coverage’s are more than likely to increase substantially upon retirement. The presenter borrows from his real-life experiences as an active police officer considering retirement, and his social work and clinical experiences, as well as the extensive research conducted by Professor John M. Violanti’s on the impact of change that is associated with retirement in general. It is proposed that retirement in and of itself can be a positive and healthy experience when viewed from the prospective that challenges the retiring officer’s ability to explore new lifestyle opportunities for themselves.

When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again…" (The Surge of Suicide in the Military)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

For the first seven months of 2012, the Army recorded 116 suicides among active-duty soldiers. If that pace were maintained through December the year's total would approach 200, compared with 167 for all of 2011.Suicidal behavior in the military is thought to be related to cumulative stress from combat duty, but it also is believed to be linked to a range of other pressures such as marital and financial problems as well as health issues

Police Suicide

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

According to Kelly’s (2005) research findings asserted that the law enforcement profession is a hazardous occupation. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack, Violanti, Castellano, O’Rourke and Paton’s (2006) research also asserted that police officer who are often exposed to repeated distressing incidents over time renders a police officer to consider suicide as an option. Violanti’s (2008) work on the issues of police suicide revealed that the continual, demanding and distressing situations can eventually have a police officer be predisposed to psychological issues. Police officers suffering from unresolved issues as Kelly (2005) has asserted, in time risk their ability to make sound judgment decisions, and in making appropriate choices on the job, as well as in their own private lives.

Recovery from Infidelity (A Healing Process)

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Recovery is possible after infidelity takes place, despite the loss of trust, damaged self-esteem, disruption to other relationships, emotional and financial loss. For a social worker, infidelity is among the most difficult relationships issues to treat in couple’s therapy and is the most frequently cited cause of divorce.

Suicide by Cop

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Involves an incident where-by a suicidal person intentionally engages himself/herself in a position with law enforcement and deliberately provokes an officer to use lethal force as a defense mechanism against the suicidal person.

The Role in Facilitating Collaboration and Networking Possibilities Among Social Workers and Allied Mental Health Professionals

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

This article briefly looks at the collaboration between allied mental health professionals and social workers and their perceived relationships with respect to services provided to clients, by examining perceptions of their corresponding relationships.

Psychological Aspects of Bariatric Surgery: Clinical Perspective

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

Bariatric surgery enables people who are severely obese to lose significant amounts of weight. It is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. In 2000, about 36,700 Americans underwent some type of bariatric surgical procedure. By 2010, more than five times as many, about 205,000 people had undergone such procedures. Bariatric surgery is popular because it is the most effective weight-loss option for people whose obesity poses a major health problem.

Professional Development: In Quest of a Doctoral Degree

MICHAEL J. ALICEA, Ed.D.

U.S. universities graduate approximately 40,000 doctoral students each year across multiple disciplines, (Golde & Dore, 2001). Although doctoral students constitute a relatively small percentage of the total students in U.S. colleges and universities, the influence of doctoral education is quite powerful. As such, a doctoral education programs (especially in the field of social work) play a critically important role in developing future generations of faculty, research scientists, and expert practitioners for business, industry, government, health care, educational, and cultural organizations, (Haworth, 1996).

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT)

Pre-Clinical Fellow