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Defining Poverty : Pages of a Career Journal
“It is so cold outside. I had to walk up the hill to grannies to catch the school bus with no socks and sweater. I hope today is pizza day cause I am really hungry. Didn’t go school yesterday. Aunt … Continue reading
Posted in Career Journal
Tagged assumptions, Believe, bible, Childhood memories, Conservatives, drug addiction, faith, goverment, How did you get here, hungry, inspiration, judgmental, Liberals, lifestyle, parenting, politics, poverty, prayer, research, social and economic observations, social worker, support system, Year of Yes
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Do You Have Compassion Fatigue? Caregiver Edition
One of my favorite quotes is “You can’t argue with crazy”. It’s a proven fact you just can’t. That is why in my last post I provided suggestions for dealing with the intolerable. A dear friend who recently read it … Continue reading
Posted in Clinical Supervision
Tagged aging parents, asking for help, care giver, compassion fatigue, coping skills, disease, drug addiction, exercise, family, friendship, healing project, help, home and comunity care, honesty, inspiration, journaling, kindness, life lessons, love, mental illness, mindfulness, music, parenting, patient care, self awarness, self care, social worker, support system
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Compassion Fatigue
When “Maria” and I first met, we promised each other to be as close as sisters forever, but things have changed over the years. She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in our early 20s and will not take medication or … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 