Tag Archives: power

Social Workers

Posted on December 30, 2021 by msw blog

One of the hardest yet most vital actions social workers can take is to step back and allow crossover youth, their families, and their communities take the lead in voicing what is best for them, Gilbreath says. “Those closest to … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged advocacy, boundaries, communication, community, crossover youth, education, knowledge, life moments, opportunity, pain, power, self-awareness, social workers, support system, voice | 3 Comments

Ten Commandments of Laughter

Posted on December 29, 2021 by msw blog

Thou shalt laugh at yourself. Don’t take yourself so seriously. Lighten up. Be willing to laugh at yourself. Don’t complain, lament or bemoan your situation when you can laugh at it instead. Thou shalt laugh as often as you want. Bring humor … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged attitude, cardiovascular health, commandment, complain, conversations, cultural situations, emotional development, giggle, gratitude, humor, joy, laughter, lighten up, opportunity, power, responsibility, serious, stress reliver, Ten Commandments | 6 Comments

Hello, Old Friend

Posted on November 23, 2021 by msw blog

Grief was that relative I heard stories about. I knew her in the way I knew Uncle Gerald, someone I never met but learned so much about. Then my husband died, and there Grief was, shaking my hand. I offered … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged crying, death, emotions, faith, friendships, Grief, grief and loss, growth, Habit, healing, health, hopeful, insight, Isolation, life, life lessons, memories, mindfulness, mood, power, prayer, realationships, solitude, stillness | 2 Comments

Just Communication

Posted on October 14, 2021 by msw blog

A few years ago, my girlfriend’s friend told her that I was hitting on her. My girlfriend asked her what I did to make her feel that way, she said, “He asked me questions, and when I answered them he … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged active listening, assumptions, communication, conversation, courage, disconnect, emotional development, emotions, faith, humor, kindness, mindfulness, power, questions, realationship, realationships, small talk, What would you do ? | 2 Comments

Depth of Misery

Posted on October 12, 2021 by msw blog

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery? For me, it would be inaction in the face of injustice of any kind, knowing I could have done something. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged activism, community, emotional development, healing, leaders, misery, opportunities, oppression, parenting tools, people of color, perspective, power, problem-solvers, Protesters, racisim, stand up, strength, systems, vulnerability | 3 Comments

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