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Author: Melissa Kaiser

Happy Things Thursday

By Melissa Kaiser

  A successful first date New slippers Toddlers trying to walk in boot and snowsuits The smell of Barnes and Noble Drinking your favorite fountain pop A baby falling asleep in your arms Lighting a new candle for the first time Wedding receptions Someone letting you budge in line Getting reimbursed for college books at…

Secrets of a Social Worker

By Melissa Kaiser

Having to constantly remind yourself that you have done your best Even though that suicidal client made you second guess Blaming you for their problems and the reason they will die But then the next day they stop by your office just to say hi Trying to convince that client that she has many strengths But…

The Gift Of Giving…To Yourself.

By Melissa Kaiser

I’ll be honest, the this time of year is really difficult for me. Along with all the parts I look forward to around the holidays such as gift-giving, parties, paid time off, traditions with family, and Christmas treats also comes a caseload of clients that doubles in size overnight. Every year I tell myself I will be stronger, I tell…

Connection vs. Attachment

By Melissa Kaiser

Throughout our lifetimes we have numerous relationships that come and go. With each relationship we encounter, we development ourselves further. We learn more about who we are through others. We discover what it is we want in a friend and in a life partner through connection and attachment, and we further develop our own values and…

Leave The Driver’s Seat

By Melissa Kaiser

All of us want some element of control in our lives. We try to plan out that five-year check list. We try to prepare for each day, every interaction, etc. However, all of us could use a lesson in letting go….We need to let go. We need to trust that things will work out the way…