Category Archives: Reading

School Guidance Counselors, Nurses and Related Professionals

Posted on September 22, 2022 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 Nearly two years of pandemic strain … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged American School Counselor Association, children, emotional well-being, funding, guidance counselors, lawmakers, mental health, nurses, politics, psychologists, ratio, school districts, social workers, staffing, students, therapist | Leave a comment

Mental Health: Crisis Response

Posted on September 14, 2022 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 I read Alex Fryer’s column “Kindness, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged behavioral health services, CAHOOTS, collaboration, communication, community, crisis, Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets, crisis services, homeless, legislation, mental health, Mental Health Month, social work, support system | Leave a comment

Structural Racism: A Long Way to Go

Posted on September 4, 2022 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: “#TeachTruth: Don’t censor honest accounts … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged active listening, Black experience, community, conversation, diversity, driving while black, education, equality, freedom, parenting, Privileged, race, racism, tough conversations, trauma, white privilege | | 2 Comments

Medication Regimens

Posted on September 2, 2022 by msw blog

Pay careful attention to all medications…. medicationis often a critical component of a treatment plan, yet so many struggle to follow medication regimens. Research shows that over 50 percent of Americans do not take their medications as prescribed. Medication noncompliance, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged antidepresants, behavioral theraphy, depression, DSM5, Medical jargon, medication, medication regimens, medications, mental health, noncompliance, pharmacist, placebo, research, side effects, social worker | 2 Comments

Kindness from Strangers

Posted on August 31, 2022 by msw blog

RAVE to the table next to us at a local restaurant. While celebrating my 80th with my family, the table next to us treated me to a glass of Champagne. How cute is that? Thank you! RAVE to the man who pulled … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged accidents, bus driver, celebration, children, community, compassion, customer service, flowers, generosity, good Samaritan, gratitude, hope, humor, joy, kindness, life, lost and found, memories, pay it forward, rave, smiles, strangers, unexpected | 5 Comments

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