Category Archives: Clinical Supervision

How Clean Are Your Hands?

Posted on September 23, 2021 by msw blog

My girlfriend and I just moved in together. (I relocated to her town.) We’re very happy, but I have a problem: The walls in our apartment are thin. And I often hear her use the bathroom without washing her hands … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged awkward, cleanliness, communication, conversation, dating, defensive, embrassment, enabler, Personal hygiene, realationships, respectful, safe space, shame, truthful, What would you do ? | Leave a comment

The Inheritance

Posted on September 17, 2021 by msw blog

My mother-in-law died recently, and my husband and I have been spending evenings and weekends going through her things. It’s a lot of work! I found a silver candlestick with a note from a deceased cousin: Apparently, the candlestick is … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged antiques, emotions, etiquette, Etiquette questions, family, Family Heirlooms, generations, gift, heirlooms, immigration, Inheritance, marriage, memories, money, mother-in-law, respect, silver candlesticks, treasures, vintage | 6 Comments

Personal Appearance

Posted on September 7, 2021 by msw blog

My husband always went to a barber who also took care of his ear hair. Since the pandemic began, my husband trims his own hair and ignores his ears. I told him he looks unkempt, but he waved me away … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged apperance, Barber, communication, expectation, hair cut, hygiene, marriage, pandemic, Personal hygiene, realationships, unkempt, what would you do? | 4 Comments

Birthday Lies

Posted on August 20, 2021 by msw blog

My twin brother and I exchange gifts on our birthday. In recent years, he’s gotten lazy about it. His presents often seem like last-minute efforts. This year was our 30th birthday, so I expected a little more. But when he … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged ambitions, aspirations, birthday, birthday parties, confidence, Dishonesty, family, gift giving, gifts, human connection, lying, Make a wish, recognition, Resentment, success, support system, tradition, what would you do?, Wishes | 5 Comments

Therapeutic Notes: Decision Making

Posted on May 11, 2021 by msw blog

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 →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged boundaries, clarity, communication, conversation, emotional development, emotions, ethics, gratitude, insight, journey, LICSW, opportunity, silence, social work, social worker, therapeutic, women of color and the diversity of social work | Leave a comment

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