Signe Whitson, Neighbor

Signe Whitson is a South Whitehall resident, licensed social worker, author, and educator with more than 14 years of experience working with children, teens, and families.  

She presents customized professional and parent training workshops both locally and nationwide on topics related to girl bullying, anger in children, changing passive aggressive behavior, crisis intervention, and child and adolescent mental health.

In her articles, books, and training workshops, Signe provides down-to-earth, practical advice for navigating the daily challenges of living and working with children, tweens and teens.  As a mother of two young daughters, Signe relates to parents on a personal level. 

Signe is the Chief Operating Officer of the Life Space Crisis Intervention Institute, a nationally recognized, professional training and certification program for turning crisis situations into learning opportunities for children and youth with chronic patterns of self-defeating behaviors. 

She is the author of three books, including:

<strong>Girl Bullying</strong>

Friendship &amp; Other Weapons: Group Activities to Help Young Girls Ages 5-11 to Cope with Bullying

<strong>Anger in Children</strong>

How to Be Angry: An Assertive Anger Expression Group Guide for Kids and Teens

<strong>Passive Aggressive Behavior</strong>

The Angry Smile: The Psychology of Passive Aggressive Behavior in Families, Schools, and Workplaces, 2nd ed.

If you would like more information at any time, please e-mail Signe at Signe&#64;SigneWhitson.com, follow her on Twitter &#64;SigneWhitson, read her articles on The Huffington Post or Psychology Today, or “Like” her on Facebook.