Tag Archives: ethics
Tough Questions From Seniors With Alzheimer’s
How do I tell my mother who has dementia that a relative is dying or has passed away? You should first consider if knowing that will actually benefit your mom. What would she do with that information? Would she remember … Continue reading
What’s Appropriate?
I am a happily married, 54-year-old woman. I have a great primary medical provider. “Rebecca” is a nurse practitioner in a large practice. I’ve been going to her for about four years. Rebecca is personable, interesting, authentic, and has an … Continue reading
Teaching
To teach is to transform, and when you transform someone, it ripples throughout their life. Women are the primary educators in the home, and when you help a woman, she helps her child, and her child helps their child.” Positively … Continue reading
Therapeutic Notes: Decision Making
My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading
Ethical Issues in the Work place
Going through my old clinical supervision bin, I came across a balled-up piece of paper. I read it and the words still break my heart. I share it with you in its entirety as it is a glimpse into the … Continue reading
