Author Archives: msw blog

Advice from a Horoscope

Today is a 7. Love and beauty feed your spirit. Don’t worry about meeting your own unrealistic expectations. Enjoy your inner circle. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Beauty of Failure

There is an immediate emotional impact when you receive a rejection letter – a sense of disappointment –but even at that young age, I had an optimism that life works itself out… It’s how you leverage failure that is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

5 Ways To Add Laughter During Caregiving

Here are some simple tips to encourage humor in caregiving to bring the benefits of laughter and joy into each day: Use the “Yes, and…” rule (like in improvisational theater or comedy) to keep the conversation moving rather than correcting or questioning … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Social Work Breaks Barriers

To the Editor“Social Work Breaks Barriers.” That was the theme for this year’s Social Work Month. However, have we as social workers addressed the barriers to becoming and being a social worker? Self-advocacy is so important for our profession. According … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Questions & Answers

Which person do you admire most? People who do hard, honorable work in obscurity. What is the trait you most deplore in others? The inability to listen. Inauthentic vocal registers. Calling anything other than food “delicious” or “yummy.” What is your greatest … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments