Tag Archives: life lessons

Pleasantly Plump

Posted on March 21, 2018 by msw blog

My wife has put on a few pounds, to the extent that it is probably not good for her long-term health. My wife is attractive, takes good care of herself, and has no current health problems, but I am concerned … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged advice, Ask Amy, BMI chart, body image, body shaming, eating disorders, family, food fight, food journal, health, health and wellness, health risk, life lessons, life style, marriage, Obesity, physically challenged, realtionship, the talk, weight loss, What would you do ? | 15 Comments

Hindsight

Posted on March 17, 2018 by msw blog

If I had known then what I know now I would have delegated more. I spent years trying to do it all: write books, manage my site, do the bookkeeping, run my own publicity. It got me into some funky … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged creativity, delegated, Entreprenuer, expert, hindsight, inspiration, life lessons, lifestyle, mindfulness intervention, Nonnegotiable, passion, publicity, purpose, self-awareness, service, strength, strengths, time managment, write books | 4 Comments

Bacon Lentil Spinach Soup

Posted on January 25, 2018 by msw blog

My rule is firm: when you see a client on the street, follow their lead. Disclosing that they know you and vice versa is at their discretion. If they say hello, mimic that. If they nod, quietly mimic that. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged bacon, bargin bin, boundaries, choices, cooking on a budget, dry goods, farmers market, gifts, Home Ec., lentils, life lessons, policy, pot luck, potatoes, realationships, scotch bonnet red, social policies, social worker, soup | 7 Comments

How to Ask for Interview Feedback

Posted on January 18, 2018 by msw blog

“If I could impose so much as to ask a favor, I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to offer some criticism on the way I have presented myself: résumé, cover letter, interview, etc. Perhaps, … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Networking, Reading | Tagged advice, career goals, character, communication, company protocol, employment, employment opportunities, experience, family, graduate school, graduation, hindsight, honesty, human development, inspirations, internship, interview, knowledge, learning opportunity, letter of reference, life choices, life lessons, mindfulnness, Networking, new job, opportunity, practicum, purpose, resume, social worker | 3 Comments

The Promotion

Posted on October 17, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I was recently asked to be the program manager over the young adult house where I facilitate groups and provide individual therapy. I informed the staff this was a position I would…

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision, Networking | Tagged Glass ceiling, goals, homeless, How did I get here, How did you get here, how to deal with a promotion, inspiration, life lessons, opportunity, promotion, purpose, realationships, social worker, success, therapy, transformation, Young adults | Leave a comment

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