Tag Archives: mental health and wellness

Foster children: Support Social Workers

Posted on September 5, 2021 by msw blog

Re: “Lawsuit: Washington’s shuttling of foster kids fails them” [Jan. 29, Local News]: The disturbing, draining and sometimes dangerous work — often done alone — that social workers do also needs attention. Policies and laws need changing to create a more trauma-informed … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged Balanced, boundaries, burnout, business hours, dangerous work, emotions, foster kid, job-related stress, Laura LeDesky, lawsuit, letter to the editor, medicine, mental health and wellness, Mental health assessment, mental illness, policies, resignations, safety, social worker, state legislators, stigma, Workload | 2 Comments

The Black woman

Posted on September 1, 2021 by msw blog

Being a Black woman has taught me fortitude, focus, and courage, and shown me the love of sisterhood and connection. Being a disabled, Black woman has taught me patience and perseverance. While in many ways, it has forced me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged black women, connection, conversation, courage, Culture, judgement, life, lifestyle, mental health and wellness, perspective, selfish, stigma, strength, weaknesses | Leave a comment

Random Act of Kindness

Posted on August 22, 2021 by msw blog

RAVE to the woman who puts jigsaw puzzles in her Little Free Library! They’re such a joy to do, thanks for sharing yours! RAVE to kindness. Flying home from Oakland, California, a week ago, I was next to a pleasant seatmate with whom … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged aging, communication, community, grace, grocery shopping, happy mail, healthy, humor, joy, kindness, mental health and wellness, nonprofit organization, patient, pay it forward, rave, travel | 4 Comments

How I Mental Health

Posted on August 22, 2021 by msw blog

My definition of a mental-health day is prayer and Transcendental Meditation. I combat stress by getting dressed and feeling good about myself and honoring the things that I love, my indulgences, and my whims. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged awarness, creativity, healing, Meditation, mental health, mental health and wellness, Personal hygiene, prayer, self care, self love, stress reliever, therapy, transcendental meditation | Leave a comment

Less Stressed

Posted on August 19, 2021 by msw blog

You skin is a mirror for your emotions. Is it any wonder the reflection is a little out whack at the moment. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged beauty, body image, Body positive, emotions, Empowerment, encouragement, happiness, insight, inspiration, kindness, mental health and wellness, mindfulness, self love, self-esteem, skin care, stress, vulnerability | Leave a comment

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