Category Archives: Reading

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

Why Aren’t Juvenile Records Protected?

Posted on August 30, 2022 by msw blog

If rehabilitation is the founding mission of the juvenile justice system, then should not the protection of juvenile records be the most essential task? The lack of record protection makes juveniles likely to recidivate, as well as experience difficulties with … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged consequences, crimes, disparities, education, employment, juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice system, juvenile records, Protection, rehabilitation, sealed records., second chances | Leave a comment

4 Steps to Dying With Dignity

Posted on August 26, 2022 by msw blog

1. Know and honor your choices. “We find that what makes the dying process less scary is having agency over how that’s going to happen,” “That means everything from stopping treatment to pursuing all treatment options, from dying at home to … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged advance directive, Advanced planning, advocacy, assets, caregivers, choice, communication, death, Death with Dignity law, dying, End of Life Washington (EOLWA), end-of-life, fear, hospice care, option, physician, politics, Suffering, support system, terminally ill, time line, treatment | 2 Comments

Category Archives: Reading

Structural Racism: A Long Way to Go

Kindness from Strangers

Why Aren’t Juvenile Records Protected?

4 Steps to Dying With Dignity

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