Tag Archives: family
Paid Parental Leave Policy
What does a good paid- leave policy look like? It needs to be at least three months, include protection to make sure that your job is there for you when you return, and cover 100 percent of your income (many … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged advocacy, benefits, children, eligible employees, employee benefit, ethical dilemmas, family, family leave, insurance, legal system, legislative issues, paid family leave, paid leave, parenting, progressive companies, social justice, social policies, social services, time off
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Ambiguous
Ambiguous Loss. Something experienced by a quiet club that grieves in the shadows: women who’ve miscarried, parents of disabled children or addicted children, people with a chronically ill spouse. The death of a thousand dreams. There are no rituals for … Continue reading
Posted in Reflections
Tagged Ambiguous Loss, care giver, catastrophe, compassion fatigue, coping skills, death, divorce, faith, family, gratitude, Grief, honesty, Lee Woodruff, mindfulness, rituals, second chances, Secondary Trauma, support system, trauma
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Wealth
Wealth is defined in many ways: good health, friends and family, a billion dollars, a hefty retirement fund, owning a home or business, freedom, power, the ability to support people and worthwhile causes. What does it mean to you?
Posted in Reflections
Tagged faith, family, freedom, friends, friendship, Gloria Steinem, good health, happiness, honesty, honor your truth, hopeful, inspiration, integrity, power, retirement fund, Wealth
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Real Life of an MSW 