Category Archives: Clinical Supervision
Lonely Widow
I lost my husband almost a year ago. After the funeral a lot of promises were made by my friends and fellow church congregants that would always be there for me in whatever way I needed. Those promises were sincere, … Continue reading
Posted in Clinical Supervision
Tagged communication, community, Condolence, connection, cultural roadmap, death, Grief, lonely, phone cll, proactive, promises, visit
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Renter
Dear Amy: I’m in my early 20s and living at home. I’m paying my parents rent, but the money I pay doesn’t include anything else – just the room. This doesn’t seem fair to me, and I’d really appreciate hearing … Continue reading
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Tagged adulting, children, cost of living, living expenses, parenting, reality, rent, responsibilities
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Walk of Love
I traveled from New York to Leiden to visit my mother who was ailing with advanced lung disease. On my first morning, groggy with jet lag, I found her at my bedside, holding my favorite biscuits. “How did you get … Continue reading
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Tagged aging in place, care giver, children, communication, drama, effort, family, jet lag, love, lung disease, memories, parents, therapist, travel, what would you do?
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Real Life of an MSW 