Tag Archives: therapy
Inside Out Learning to Manage Emotions
Little effort has been made in schools to teach children how to manage their feelings. Schools lay the groundwork for cognitive development, especially in academic areas. But what about emotional development? Proficiency in that is equally important for leading a … Continue reading
Brown Paper Bag Test Conclusion….
The verdict is in ( you can read part one here). Old habits die hard. I still read a good article and tuck it away. I should have written and posted about this after I read it and talked to … Continue reading
Myths of a Therapist
“You know when I cried last? Do you know why I cried last? Do you know how it feels to be alone? Do you know why I sleep late everyday? Do you know how it feels when people bitch? Ever … Continue reading
The Promotion
I was recently asked to be the program manager over the young adult house where I facilitate groups and provide individual therapy. I informed the staff this was a position I would have to consider. This “promotion” could be seen … Continue reading
Brown Paper Bag Test in a Psychiatric Hospital?
A racist threat of violence should be met with unequivocal punishment. We must stop that nonsense cold. But here’s a hypothetical: What if the threat comes from a patient at a psychiatric hospital threatening to beat up black staff members? … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 