Monthly Archives: November 2015

Holiday Boundaries

Posted on November 27, 2015 by msw blog

“Can I buy a gift for my client?” “Can I accept gifts?” “Can clients and students give each other gifts?” Some clinicians may say NO giving clients gifts, others may say it’s a grey area. My opinion as a clinician … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 26, 2015 by msw blog

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a … Continue reading →

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Perspective- pages of a career journal

Posted on November 24, 2015 by msw blog

Yesterday I spoke with my younger sibling, who informed me I sounded sleepy. My reply was I work 14 hour days. My sibling replied “Dang!” OK it was really only eight hours working, and the rest is internship. My sibling’s … Continue reading →

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How do I give to charity?

Posted on November 21, 2015 by msw blog

It never fails. Every year some person who means well asks me several questions in regards to gift giving and boundaries. Therefore, for the next five weeks I will address the question and provide my clinical answer. I spent several … Continue reading →

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Something New – Pages of a Career Journal

Posted on November 19, 2015 by msw blog

  This is my professional journal, so I have to let you know my secret. I love a good home made card and photography. I entered four of my photos into the annual credit union calendar contest. The winner will … Continue reading →

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