Tag Archives: addiction

Filial Obligation

Posted on April 25, 2018 by msw blog

“While aging brings challenges to mind and body, it can also lead to an expansion in other realms. There is an abundance of emotional and social knowledge; qualities which scientists are beginning to define as wisdom . . . the … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged addiction, aging parents, asking for help, care giver, compassion fatigue, coping skills, daily bread, disease, family, friendship, healing project, help, home and comunity care, honesty, inspiration, journaling, kindness, life lessons, love, mental illness, mindfulness, parenting, patient care, self awarness, self care, social worker, support system | 2 Comments

Jailed over Truancy

Posted on March 26, 2018 by msw blog

The headline jumped out like a bright pink elephant. The article Philly locks up kids for truancy, fighting – then goes after parents for child support that image alone made me want to yell. I have heard many absurd things as … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged academia, addiction, advocacy, Child support, consequences, court appearances, court fines, financial penalties, homeless, jail, juvenile justic system, legal system, legislative issues, parenting, politics, probation, proverty, public school system, reparations, social issue, social justice, social work, truancy | 2 Comments

Freedom

Posted on March 19, 2018 by msw blog

True freedom arises when you do not want anything from anyone else and so, from this fearless state, you will be peace with yourself and all beings. This is the beautiful gift you will bring to the world by letting … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged addiction, blessing, change, demands, disconnect, emotions, faith, fearless, freedom, happiness, inspiration, life, Michael Kewley, mindfulness, passion, peace, purpose, reflection, spiritual, stillness | 7 Comments

Purpose

Posted on March 9, 2018 by msw blog

My purpose is to eradicate poverty in all spaces and all forms where I can. I say this-and I mean it sincerely-I am offended by it. It is mean, it is unnecessary and it siphons away so much human capital. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged addiction, Aging out, chance encounters, childhood hunger, Childhood memories, dreams, faith, foodie, fostercare, goals, homeless, inspiration, life, Marquita K. Harris, Networking, passion, proverty, purpose, second chances, SNAP, social worker, transformation, transitional living facilities, trials and tribulations | Leave a comment

Jailed Over Court Fines

Posted on October 28, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Little Jake asked, “Did you hear what happened to me? I was panning in front of the pharmacy. This fat woman panhandler told me to move. Lots of people pan there. It’s…

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged addiction, advocacy, beggars, compassion, court appearances, court fines, Gotta find a home, homeless, legal system, mental health, pan handling, proverty, reparations, social issue, social work | 2 Comments

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