Category Archives: Clinical Supervision
Dinner Conversation:Recently Single
Being newly single during the holidays can feel like walking into a room where everyone’s watching. Don’t treat someone like they’re broken. Don’t try to set them up with your coworker’s cousin. Skip: “Everything happens for a reason” or “You’re better … Continue reading
Dinner Conversation: Honoring LGBTQ+
If someone in your family is queer or trans, the holidays might already feel heavy for them. Here’s how to make sure they know they’re welcome: Use the right names and pronouns. If you mess up, correct yourself quickly and move … Continue reading
Dinner Conversation: For Family Members
For Family Members: Questions to Ask (and Avoid) Some questions feel like love. Others feel like audits. Here’s the difference: Instead of asking: “So when are you going to settle down?” “Why are you still single?” “Don’t you want kids?” Try: “How … Continue reading
be prudent
I have a mental block when it comes to spending money because of all the years I had to stick to a strict budget. What suggestions do you have to overcome my fears? – be prudent I, too, suffer from … Continue reading
Money Wise
My mother-in-law wants to put my husband on her bank account. What are the pitfalls, and is there a way to do it without being responsible for her bills? Here are pros and cons of adding someone to your bank … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 