Monthly Archives: August 2011
Comfort Care: I’ll Get The Cheesecake
As social work professionals, we are often inclined to put the needs of our clients ahead of our own. We provide care and comfort to so many, but what about caring for our own souls? This is a reminder to … Continue reading
Filed under inspiration, self-care, the social work soul
Comfort Care…
As social work professionals, we are often inclined to put the needs of our clients ahead of our own. We provide care and comfort to so many, but what about caring for our own souls? This is a reminder to … Continue reading
Filed under inspiration, self-care, the social work soul
Daily Escape
Even if only in our minds, we all need to have a “happy place” we can escape to when our caseloads and workloads are piling up. Here is today’s destination of solace…
Filed under inspiration, self-care, the social work soul, Uncategorized
Flexibility Vs. Setting Boundaries in Social Work
For the past month, I’ve been going into work on Saturdays because there is simply no way I can get things done during the regular work week. Now, I’m not overdoing it; I’m taking Monday’s off to make up for … Continue reading
Filed under career, self-care, social work, social work skills, the social work soul
Celebrating A Life With Alzheimer’s
I found this touching letter written by a man battling Alzheimer’s. The author’s son submitted the letter, which was written by his father nearly 10 years ago at the onset of the disease. …if I fight it and think positively … Continue reading
Filed under advocacy, aging, alzheimer's disease, dementia
I Will
Its hard to believe that next month marks the 10-year anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. 911day.org is reaching out on a collective level to gather ideas and ways to honor and remember this important day in U.S. history while paying … Continue reading
Filed under advocacy, inspiration, resources, social worker
