Self-compassion, as per Kristin Neff, PhD, a pioneering self-compassion researcher, entails giving ourselves “the same kindness and care we’d give a good friend.” Self-kindness will not only help increase our ability to cope with difficulties, but also help us succeed. A few weeks ago, I was most fortunate in being able to meet Dr Kristin […]
25 Social Workers Share Why They Love Social Work!
25 Social Worker Quotes In honor of March being National Social Work Month, SocialWork.Career asked many social workers what they love most about their work. Below is part one, and part 2 appears in Social Worker Month: 10 Reasons for Social Workers to Stand Up. As per the 25 responses provided, social workers are inclined to love their profession for the following reasons: it’s the best […]
Genograms: A Powerful Therapy Tool
The Genogram Casebook: Book Review Are you looking for a new way to engage your clients in therapy? Or are you looking for some additional methods to help your clients get unstuck, or better understand why they are in their current situations? If yes, you are likely to find Monica McGoldrick’s book “The Genogram Casebook: […]
Got Anger? Try HEArt Anger Management!
The #1 Reason for Anger (and What You Can Do About It) Could you, or some of your clients benefit from a method of anger management? If yes, you may be interested in the powerful HEArt Program developed by Howard Lipke, Ph.D. It is a unique anger prevention system that he developed based upon his work with Veterans. This post […]
Living Forward: 3 Questions to Create the Life You Want
How to Take Control of Your Life Are you looking for a helpful tool to help steer your life to where it is that you would like it go, vs. just wherever it may be? Or are you looking for something to use to encourage your clients take on a more proactive vs. reactive role in their lives? If […]
