Category Archives: Reading

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

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

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

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Home-care workers: The co-op option

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