Category Archives: Reading

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

Worried Parent

Posted on February 18, 2023 by msw blog

You often mention the need to exercise “compassionate detachment,” especially with adult children. I need advice on how to make that shift. There is a saying that being a parent is like having your heart wander around the world without … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged active listening, Adults, advice, children, choices, compassionate detachment, copying skills, experience, love, mental health and wellness, parenting, powerlessness, resilience, resources, self-assessment, worrying | Leave a comment

Found a Good One

Posted on February 7, 2023 by msw blog

“Tell or Not Tell” wondered about disclosing the sexual abuse she had survived as a child to the man she was dating. I had been divorced for five years when I went on a first date with a man I … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged abuse, dating, disclosing, Emotionally distant, Hypervigilant, men, mental health, pattern of behavior, promiscuity, Sexually absent, sexually abused as a child, Sexually compulsive, shame, survivors, therapy, trusts, victims | 5 Comments

Home-care workers: The co-op option

Posted on January 31, 2023 by msw blog

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Shortage of caregivers makes aging … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged benefits, caregiver, employment, Home Care Aides, home-care, home-care cooperative, home-care workers, labor, licensing requirements, op-ed, patient care, poverty, self care, Staffing shortage, Wages, working conditions | 3 Comments

Hair Tales: Discrimination

Posted on January 30, 2023 by msw blog

I met with ____ on ____, and was elated to become a part of the ____ team. Ms. ____ shared with me, as you did in my initial interview, that ____ needs to strengthen its area of outreach. I appreciated … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged black women, Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, Crown Act, discrimination, dreadlocks, education, emotions, employment, fear, Future, hair, judgment, leaderships, natural hair, Personal hygiene, racisim, racism, stand up, strength, Women of color | 2 Comments

Category Archives: Reading

Worried Parent

Found a Good One

Home-care workers: The co-op option

Hair Tales: Discrimination

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