You often hear people say “I do not know how you do your job”. You do not hesitate to discuss child abuse during supper time. You spend more than half your days doing paperwork. Daily you use the words ‘assessment’, ‘appropriate’, and ‘intervention’. You have to explain over and over again that social workers do…
Happy Thanksgiving week everyone! Of course, since it’s the season of giving and thanks, a blog focused on these wonderful topics feels necessary. There is nothing better in this world than the holiday season, am I right?! I’ll be honest with you and admit that a small part of me feels so guilty around this time of year. I…
1. Getting goose bumps when stepping into a hot shower. 2. Receiving surprise letters in the mail. 3. Unexpected work bonuses. 4. Getting to the store register to realize the item you’re purchasing is on sale. 5. Receiving a genuine thank you from someone after you help them. 6. Receiving overwhelming amounts of support when…
There is a lot of gray area and uncertainty when it comes to addiction, and one area in particular is the differences between substance abuse vs. dependence. Addiction comes in many different forms, and looks different for everyone affected. Not only is the person who is addicted affected, but so is their family and friends, coworkers,…
Lazy Sundays Wearing a new pair of shoes for the first time Good hair days Zipping into a pair of pants that have not fit for a few years Dinner with friends The smell of supper waiting for you when getting home from work Receiving a homemade gift from a child Surprise flowers Reaching out to…