Tag Archives: boundaries

Social Workers

One of the hardest yet most vital actions social workers can take is to step back and allow crossover youth, their families, and their communities take the lead in voicing what is best for them, Gilbreath says. “Those closest to … Continue reading

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Flex Time

No longer having to rush out the door means I can be more deliberate about my morning routine. Instead of packing my lunch and shoveling food into my face before running for the train. I now take about 30 minutes … Continue reading

Posted in Reflections | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Food Police

I am a senior leader in a large health care system. In my department’s break room, I noticed a small, empty wicker basket. I started to fill it (anonymously) with individually wrapped chocolates I buy personally, as a small morale … Continue reading

Posted in Kitchen Adventures, Reading | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Faithful Husband

I often read your column aloud to my disabled wife, who is terminally ill with a relatively rare frontotemporal dementia. She is nearing the final stage of the disease. We are fortunate to have a great many friends and family … Continue reading

Posted in Reading | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Word of the Day

The term flexible work environment can mean different things to different people. For some, it means being able to work from home a few days every week. For others, it means being able to adjust their work hours. There is … Continue reading

Posted in Reflections | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment