Tag Archives: care giver
Not Chicken Soup!
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Hi, it’s me. I am just wondering if you had that chicken soup recipe? You know the one we made over the summer during that crazy lighting storm. Call me, love you,…
Excerpt from a Career Journal: Thoughts of a 20 Something
Folks often talk about what they will do “When they get on!”- you know, make a good living at this point (25 years of age) in my life. I am blessed that I can take care of myself- thanks to … Continue reading
Navigating Aging
Instead of arguing with an older adult who says, “I don’t want any assistance,” try to follow up by asking “Tell me more. What are you concerned about?” They may reveal there are circumstances at home — perhaps hoarding, perhaps … Continue reading
Inquire Within: Responsibility
These questions make for enriching dinner table conversation, but they can be equally illuminating if you simply ask them of yourself. I stumbled onto the idea of asking big questions because I needed them myself. They drive our growth, and … Continue reading
