Tag Archives: social worker
Finding a Therapist
Frequently the advice is to find or consult with a therapist. We live in a large city with an overwhelming number of options. Where do you start and how do you find the right person that will gel well with … Continue reading
Things I’d Say if I Were a Therapist That Prove I Shouldn’t Be a Therapist
“Sorry, I don’t take that insurance. Or any insurance. Too complicated.” “How was your week? Are you still clinging to that toxic relationship so that you don’t have to go through the hassle of a breakup?” “Have you ever thought … Continue reading
How to Prepare for a Parent’s End-Of-Life Care
I think I’m to the point of needing end-of-life care, or soon will be, for my mom. It’s overwhelming to know what questions to ask, along with all the hard emotions. I know you’ve been through this. Any advice or … Continue reading
Therapeutic Notes: The Consult
My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading
Passive-Aggressive: Examples
The origami flower fluttered out of my career journal. When I unwrapped and smoothed it out, it revealed notes from a work shop I had taken during graduate school. The page read: Sometimes people unintentionally inconvenience you. For example, they may find … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 