Tag Archives: communication

About Her Cancer Diagnosis?

Posted on January 6, 2022 by msw blog

A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The problem: She hasn’t told me. (I overheard her husband talking about it: Her illness was discovered during routine medical tests. She was having a hard time getting pregnant — … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged awkward situation, cancer, communication, compassion, conversation, diagnosis, friendship, honesty, perspective, privacy, secret, support system, tough conversations, understanding, What would you do ? | 2 Comments

Prayer

Posted on January 4, 2022 by msw blog

Dear God, please help me bestow tenderness on those around me. May I remember that tenderness isn’t weak but courageous. Bestowing it on others is one of the strongest and bravest things I can do. Amen. Positively Purging-I welcome your … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged communication, courage, courageous, encouragement, faith, God, gratitude, inspiration, life, love, mindfulness, prayer, relationships, self-awareness, strength, tenderness, weak | 2 Comments

Therapeutic Word of the Day

Posted on January 2, 2022 by msw blog

In therapy, I learned a term that stuck with me: flooded. When someone is yelling and attacking you or misinterpreting you, you are allowed to say “Stop, I’m flooded. I can’t hear you anymore. Your words aren’t landing.” It means … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged advocating, attack, calmer, communication, conversation, flooded, listening, overload, self care, self love, solitude, speaking up, therapy, word of the day | 5 Comments

Money Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2021 by msw blog

I commit to maximizing my money by expanding my mind. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged beautiful conversations, communication, conversation, credit counselor, credit score, education, entertaining, finances, financial situation, financial values, finical advisor, goals, income, money, realationships, resolutions, S.M.A.R.T, savings | Leave a comment

Social Workers

Posted on December 30, 2021 by msw blog

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 advocacy, boundaries, communication, community, crossover youth, education, knowledge, life moments, opportunity, pain, power, self-awareness, social workers, support system, voice | 3 Comments

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