Category Archives: Clinical Supervision
Mental illness
As a mentally ill person, I say: Your mental illness is not your fault, but it is your responsibility to manage. Your mental illnesses can cause you to make mistakes and treat others poorly, and you certainly deserve some grace … Continue reading
Check Bulk Prices
It’s not always cheaper to buy in bulk. Groceries or sometimes bulk packages cost more per ounce than the same amount in smaller boxes, so be sure to compare prices before you buy. You can do this by checking the … Continue reading
Etiquette Lessons: Gifts
If You’ve Been Asked to Bring a Dish, Should You Also Bring a Host Gift? Gifts are an acknowledgment that your host has gone to a lot of trouble to create their holiday party. Etiquette experts agree that a host … Continue reading
Etiquette Lessons: No Children
Can You Specify ‘No Children’ On an Invitation? “I wouldn’t flat out say ‘no children allowed.’ That’s rude,” most people will get the message that they are being invited to an adult party—unless the host has specifically mentioned that it’s … Continue reading
Grief
As a caregiver to a loved one with a terminal illness, I wish to add two recommendations on how people should NOT respond to this news: First, do not minimize the illness! Second, do not intrude on others’ privacy (“I … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 