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Therapeutic Notes : Empathic Understanding

Posted on October 1, 2020 by msw blog

Effectively communicate that you understand the youth emotionally as well as cognitively Enhance the youth’s and parents’/guardians’ perception that they can communicate with their needs Enhance self-worth (if she finds value in me, I must have value) Advice from a … Continue reading →

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Inquire Within: Family

Posted on September 29, 2020 by msw blog

These questions make for enriching dinner table conversation, but they can be equally illuminating if you simply ask them of yourself. I stumbled onto the idea of asking big questions because I needed them myself. They drive our growth, and … Continue reading →

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Therapeutic Notes: Parenting Problems

Posted on September 24, 2020 by msw blog

Anybody else overly consumed with wanting the best for their adult children? Reality is they have to want the best for themselves. You can’t “will” it upon them. My fear is their best is not my best! But why does … Continue reading →