Category Archives: Clinical Supervision

My Friend Keeps Giving me Unsolicited Advice

Posted on November 15, 2023 by msw blog

Dear Amy: I have been friends with “Susan” for over 35 years. I have shared many extremely sensitive and delicate problems with her. She has taken on the role of giving me lots of personal advice. In the past her … Continue reading →

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Deprescribing

Posted on November 12, 2023 by msw blog

You’ve written about older people taking too many medicines. My parents were each on 14 different drugs in their nineties! I kept begging them to speak with their doctor, but his answer was always, “if it’s working, don’t stop.” To … Continue reading →

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Halloween Candy

Posted on October 28, 2023 by msw blog

Is there a healthier way to do Halloween? Only if you want to take all the fun out of it! I’d rather you indulge in a little bit of the real thing than resort to alternatives that me full of … Continue reading →

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Lonely Widow

Posted on October 15, 2023 by msw blog

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 →

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According to a Therapist: Getting Started

Posted on October 4, 2023 by msw blog

Finding a good therapist is like finding a good coach when you’re learning to swim: They’ll make sure you’re comfortable, teach you different skills and show you how to analyze your strokes so you swim farther and more confidently. Just … Continue reading →

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