Tag Archives: mental illness

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

Mental Health & Wellness

Posted on April 7, 2021 by msw blog

If someone has a broken leg, he or she immediately gets treatment. If the person has a broken soul, they usually do not.” Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged active listening, compassion, honesty, invisible, life lessons, mental health, mental health and wellness, mental illness, mindfulness, opportunity, professionals, purpose, realationships, self growth, self-help, social worker, support system, therapists, therapy | Leave a comment

Accessible and Stigma Free

Posted on February 26, 2021 by msw blog

“ I shouldn’t need therapy. I could figure things out on my own. I didn’t want to ask for help and besides, I didn’t really need help. What I was going through wasn’t that bad compared to other people. We’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged accessible, active listening, asking for help, conversation, coping skills, emotions, honesty, life lessons, listen, mental health, mental illness, mindfulness, psychiatric diagnosis, resources, shame, social worker, Stereotypes, Stigma Free, strength, support system, therapist, therapy, transformation, vulnerability | Leave a comment

Clinical Documentation

Posted on February 5, 2021 by msw blog

Write known facts and descriptions, NOT opinions and assumptions. Write for an audience that includes your client and his/her attorney. Good documentation establishes accountability and evidence of the services provided. The social work record should provide accurate and appropriate information about the client’s situation. … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged audit, boundaries, clients, Confidentiality, conversation, crisis management, documentation, good documentation, insurance company’s, liability, mental health, mental illness, social work, Technology, therapist | Leave a comment

About Dad’s Journals …

Posted on January 24, 2021 by msw blog

When my mother died, she divided her estate equally between my brother and me. She specifically assigned valuable items but didn’t mention my father’s journals. (He died 25 years ago.) I took them with me before I sold my share … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged accountability, anxiety, Childhood memories, depression, estate, family, Family Heirlooms, gifts, journals, memories, mental health and wellness, mental illness, problem solving, query, support system, transference, triggers, What would you do ? | 6 Comments

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