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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 →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged authoritarian, Balanced, boundaries, business hours, emotions, mental health and wellness, Overbearing, parenting, parenting styles, parenting tools, Permissive, safety plan, social worker, Strict, Therapeutic Note, therapist, transference, Uninvolved, Validation, warning signs, wisdom | 2 Comments

Excerpt from a Career Journal: Teen Coordinator

Posted on September 19, 2020 by msw blog

I think I found a job that will begin to help me build the foundation for _________. The position is Teen Coordinator. I would be working and coming up with activities for youth. First, I must get past the interview … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged active listening, dreams, employment, excerpt, failure, How did you get here, ice breaker, interview process, journaling, opportunities, quote, social worker, success, Teen Coordinator, teenagers, therapist, What would you do ?, women of color and the diversity of social work | Leave a comment

Stigma

Posted on September 16, 2020 by msw blog

There’s a fear of putting our business in the street…of somehow revealing too much. Black women can perceive going to a therapist as something we don’t do. There is a deep-seated feeling that going to seek professional help is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged black women, conversation, Culture, judgement, Latonya Slack, life, lifestyle, mental health and wellness, perspective, privacy, secret, selfish, social worker, stigma, therapist, weaknesses | Leave a comment

Why Would Anyone Rent to Own?

Posted on July 22, 2020 by msw blog

The title of the article caught my eye Why Would Anyone Rent to Own? My quick witted smart ass answer was “So poor people can stay poor and impoverished, and because we now live in an instant society where individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged benefits, budget, credit, debt, Delayed gratification, direct deposit, financial responsibility, free delivery, income, interest rates, Leasing options, Patience, poverty, rent to own, setup, SNAP, social worker | Leave a comment

Goodbye Note

Posted on June 16, 2020 by msw blog

I had never thought to say goodbye to my coworkers in a formal capacity as I resigned from a position. Flipping through my career journal, I found this letter from a former coworker. I saved it as it is inspirational, … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged assessments, burnout, career goals, employment, frustrated, help, How did you get here, inspiration, interdisciplinary team, note taking, patients, personal development, purpose, referral, Reflections, resignation letter, social worker, support | 2 Comments

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