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…
As a parent /care giver, we know teenagers can be difficult, that is no secret or surprise. We worry about teenagers and the decisions they make. It is stressful! As a teenager, life is challenging. You’re trying to figure out who you are, who you want to be, and what choices you want to make in life.…
Relationship before Repair This concept is SO important when forming and continuing relationships- positive and long lasting relationships. But let me tell you, it’s not easy. So what does this mean exactly? Relationship before Repair means to focus on your relationship and connections with someone before repairing a problem or issue, or correcting someone due to a…
I want to share with you something I have been guilty of in the past, and something which may be beneficial to you in your relationships with those you care about. Have you ever tried really hard to listen and be there for a friend when they are in a time of need? How nice…
Never be mad at the person, but instead mad at their behavior. Really think about that….This is something I literally remind myself every day, and I can tell you it has changed my life both personally and professionally. Behaviors do not have to form people. Behaviors are things that people do- sometimes unnecessary, or inappropriate. But…