Tag Archives: social worker
According to Therapists: Looking for a Friend
Don’t pick a therapist because you like them as a person. Instead, choose a therapist based on their credentials, expertise, experience with certain issues you may be facing, and overall effectiveness. “Choosing a therapist you’d like to be friends with … Continue reading
According to Therapists: Not Being Direct With Your Therapist
Your therapist is there for you. If something doesn’t make sense or feels off, be upfront and tell them. “You won’t hurt our feelings,” “You can say, ‘This isn’t working for me,’ ‘I need you to be more challenging,’ or, ‘I’d … Continue reading
Helping Hand
When I was struggling with my mental health, it was difficult to find a therapist. If it was hard for me — someone who has the means — I knew it was a huge problem in the Black community,” she … Continue reading
Thoughts of a Blogger: A Blogger’s Journal
A great quote should function like a flashlight, guiding the reader through darkness…a great quote is also short and catchy…it has to come from a place of meaning… A great quote just makes you say in your head an all-caps … Continue reading
Better Together
“I alone don’t have everything a patient needs,” “[I’m a Licensed Social worker] because I have other health professionals around me that help me provide care to these patients. I could not have done this on my own.”
Real Life of an MSW 