Tag Archives: communication

P-R-I-D-E

Posted on June 26, 2022 by msw blog

What we call the “P-R-I-D-E” skills are strategies that have been shown to help increase positive behaviors in young children: ·  PRAISE: Praise your child’s appropriate behavior. This helps increase the specific behavior that you are addressing and contributes to … Continue reading →

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Revolution

Posted on June 24, 2022 by msw blog

I’m excited to see the awakened world because there’s been a revolution. Its just more conscious, joyous energy. I’m looking forward to seeing people who have fresh perspectives make their mark on fashion. It all about doing things that feel … Continue reading →

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Police reform: Crisis Assistance a Proven Model

Posted on June 18, 2022 by msw blog

Rather than trying to defund police departments, a smarter approach would be to decrease confrontations in the first place using a combined medical/behavioral team. In 2019, Olympia started sending crisis responders to nonviolent incidents instead of police. This approach is … Continue reading →

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Death with Dignity

Posted on June 15, 2022 by msw blog

As an experienced emergency-medicine physician, I believe we should do everything we can to avoid deaths filled with suffering and fear. For those terminally ill patients who can qualify, our state’s Death with Dignity law allows them the option to … Continue reading →

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Boundaries

Posted on June 13, 2022 by msw blog

A few weeks ago, as I made us frozen dumplings for lunch, she asked me, “And after we eat, maybe you want to read some Baby-Sitters Club with me before math?” I gently explained that while she is always welcome to ask … Continue reading →

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