Category Archives: Clinical Supervision
What Would You Change About The Doctors Office?
“Given how much of the time is spent talking to the doctor, rather than lying on the exam table, I’m always surprised that there aren’t comfortable chairs facing each other (like a therapist’s office) where the patient and doctor can … Continue reading
Mental Health Report
If the situation has escalated to the point where a life-safety threat exists for the person in distress or for people around them, it rises to a crisis-level intervention. Talking to dispatchers When calling emergency services, introduce yourself and a … Continue reading
10 things that help you thrive as a caregiver
1. Be assertiveWith doctors, with people who “mean well” but don’t know the whole story. And ask for help, when you need it. 2. Be patientWith yourself above all, with your charge, and with others who share your concern for … Continue reading
Therapeutic Notes: The Consult
My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 
Goverment
What do you recommended as the fist steps for people wanting to be more active in local government.? The best first step is just show up. In most places, simply showing up (with a few friends) is enough to have a … Continue reading →