Tag Archives: family

Managing Holiday Relationship Expectations

Posted on June 29, 2023 by msw blog

Do you know what you and your partner are doing for the holidays? Are you exchanging gifts? Does your partner even care about celebrating? If you’ve been putting off talking about all of this because you know holidays can be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged celbration, conversation, Emotional authenticity, expectation, family, gifts, holiday, marriage, problem solving, realationship, saying no, stress reliever, tough conversation, Traditions, values, vulnerability | Leave a comment

What you Doing this Summer?

Posted on June 25, 2023 by msw blog

It’s the summer of Frosty Fridays, where I take my three kids out to a new ice cream shop each Friday. — Pete Horvath, Chicago This is #granolagrandma summer. Gardening, reading books, crossword puzzles, sitting on my patio enjoying the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged concerts, confidence, explore, family, friendship, Gardening, granolagrandma, ice cream, patio, plans, reading, relaxing, respite, seasonal, summer, weather | Leave a comment

Tiny Homes: Dignity for Unhoused

Posted on June 18, 2023 by msw blog

I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “The story of Seattle’s homeless … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Reading | Tagged advocacy, community, dignified, emergency, family, food pantry, homeless, homeless shelters, housing, op-ed, opinion, political, problem solving, social services, subsidized apartment, tiny homes, unhoused | 3 Comments

10 things that help you thrive as a caregiver

Posted on June 7, 2023 by msw blog

1. Be assertiveWith doctors, with people who “mean well” but don’t know the whole story. And ask for help, when you need it. 2. Be patientWith yourself above all, with your charge, and with others who share your concern for … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged Appointments, appreciation, caregivers, cognitive status, community, elder care, family, gratitude, health and wellness, impatient, life, love, moments, organzation, schedule, self care, stress, thankful | 2 Comments

Present

Posted on June 3, 2023 by msw blog

In what moment from your life have you felt truly present? A summer beach trip with friends from college. We got up early to watch the sunrise on the beach. We sat in silence, but being in the presence of … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged adventure, beach trip, conversation, family, friends, gratitude, harmony, healing, inspiration, letting go, majestic, Meditation, memories, mindfulness, momentary, mother nature, present, wunderlust | 4 Comments

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Managing Holiday Relationship Expectations

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10 things that help you thrive as a caregiver

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