Tag Archives: boundaries

Client Notification

Posted on September 22, 2020 by msw blog

An image of one of our clients was taken and used in last week’s homeless newspaper. I want to discuss if it’s appropriate to bring this to her attention and discuss with her how she felt about the issues of … Continue reading →

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Silence of Therapy

Posted on September 17, 2020 by msw blog

Silence is not a thing we make; it is something into which we enter. It is always there… All we can make is noise. – Mother Maribel What to do with silence: Give the individual a chance to talk before … Continue reading →

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Conflict of Interest

Posted on August 26, 2020 by msw blog

I work for a large corporation. Over the last five weeks, while we’re all working remotely during the stay-at-home orders, the number of meetings scheduled outside normal business hours has increased. It’s as if people just assume everyone is always … Continue reading →

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Therapeutic Note: Silence

Posted on August 20, 2020 by msw blog

My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Have Boundaries

Posted on August 2, 2020 by msw blog

People who own it  know what they will and will not. Boundaries are important because they set basic guidelines of how you want to be treated. Boundaries telling others to call you when they learn how to respect you. Positively … Continue reading →

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