Would you like to participate in a twitter chat about mental health? A twitter chat = a real-time chat where you get to talk with others about topics of interest to you via twitter by using tweets that include a predefined hashtag to link those tweets together in a virtual conversation. And if you’ve never […]
Social Worker Safety [1 of 2]
Are you a social worker or another type of helping professional who would like to know how to keep safe in your place of employment? Charles Ennis, a former police officer on a Mental Health Emergency Services Unit in Canada, will be helping us address this very important question. He has not only trained many agencies and their […]
18 of My Favorite Reader Comments from 2011
This post will highlight 18 wonderful comments you made on this blog in 2011! As you go through these 18 gems, you’ll see how this blog’s name evolved thanks to your input and get a feeling for the journey of a second year social work graduate student. Many of the therapeutic issues discussed are the […]
7 Ways to Bond With Your Teen
Are you looking for some ways to help you connect with your teen over the holiday break and beyond? Here are seven test-driven ideas to get you started: 1. Cooking Cooking a meal or a favorite dish or dessert together is one fun shared activity that encourages conversation. Some families may choose to include an […]
Menopause and Pleasure: An Oxymoron?
Not at all. Contrary to what many people believe, menopause and intimacy can coexist beautifully, though how that plays out looks different for every woman. Menopause and Intimacy: A Clinician’s Perspective Dr. Northrup’s research points to real possibilities for pleasure and vitality after menopause, and I’ve seen that hold true for some clients. But […]
