Category Archives: Reading

What’s Appropriate?

Posted on March 12, 2023 by msw blog

I am a happily married, 54-year-old woman. I have a great primary medical provider. “Rebecca” is a nurse practitioner in a large practice. I’ve been going to her for about four years. Rebecca is personable, interesting, authentic, and has an … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged authentic, bedside manner, boundaries, business, communication, ethics, friendship, health care provider, interesting, medical procedure, Medical provider, medication, payments, problem solving, Reasonable, support system, test | 2 Comments

Getting Beyond Grief

Posted on March 9, 2023 by msw blog

I am a single gay man in my early 60s. I am having a real problem getting beyond grief. My ex-partner died almost five years ago. We were a couple for 11 years but lived together a total of 21 … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged complicated grief, death, Empowerment, faith, Grief, Grief Disorder, growth, healing, hopeful, inspiration, letting go, love, mindfulness, Organization, purpose, realationships, self care, solutions, strength, support system, therapy | 2 Comments

In Front of My Eyes

Posted on March 3, 2023 by msw blog

I can’t tell you what woke me up, but I woke up in the middle of the night—it was like midnight, one in the morning—and I got on Facebook, and I saw this video and this warning of how graphic … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged Black experience, community, conversation, death, driving while black, education, equality, freedom, murder, police, police brutality, power, Privileged, racism, trauma, unemployment, white privilege | 3 Comments

Is It Okay To Quit Via Text, Slack or Email ?

Posted on February 25, 2023 by msw blog

Q: In the new work environment, is it okay for me to quit via text, email or Slack? A: There are a few things you should ask yourself when you’re ready to leave your job to determine the best way to put … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged applications, communication, documentation, employment, letter of resignation, management, mindfulness, Networking, opportunities, opportunity, personal issues, protocol, quitting, Recommendation, reference, resigning, Technology | Leave a comment

9 Important Questions to Ask the Pharmacist

Posted on February 22, 2023 by msw blog

1. What is the brand name and generic name of this medication? 2. What is this medication for? Does this take the place of anything else that’s currently being taken? 3. Are there any duplicate or unneeded medications? 4. How … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged behavioral theraphy, depression, DSM5, Medical jargon, medication, medication regimens, medications, mental health, noncompliance, pharmacist, placebo, questions, research, side effects, social worker | | 4 Comments

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What’s Appropriate?

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