Tag Archives: communication
Therapeutic Notes : Empathic Understanding
Effectively communicate that you understand the youth emotionally as well as cognitively Enhance the youth’s and parents’/guardians’ perception that they can communicate with their needs Enhance self-worth (if she finds value in me, I must have value) Advice from a … Continue reading
Inquire Within: Family
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
Grace
I wish I could lead as gracefully as Gayle King. Sometimes when I proposed ideas, I’d get her trademark email that led with “Hmmm…not so sure about this.” Eventually, I realized that was her nice way of saying, “This idea … Continue reading
Prayer
As time drags on and answers seem faraway, teach me, Father, to find my help in You and Your presence. Enable me to endure, and empower me to trust in You. When your burdens overwhelm you, remember that God has … Continue reading
New Normal
Comical Explanation
Real Life of an MSW 