The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals: Book Review Are you a social worker or other helping professional who struggles with incorporating self-care into your daily life? And/or would you like to start off the new year on a more relaxed note? If yes, you are likely to find Erlene Grise-Owens, […]
Self-Compassion Tips to Boost Wellbeing
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 […]
Real World Clinical Social Work: 7 Career Tips
Real World Clinical Social Work: Book Review and Author Interview Are you a social worker looking for some guidance as you venture into the working world of clinical social work? If yes, you are likely to find Dr. Danna Bodenheimer’s book “Real World Clinical Social Work: Find Your Voice and Find Your Way,” [affiliate link] very […]
My Three Words for 2016: Nourish, Simplify and Charge!
Self-Care for the Soul: Nourish, Simplify and Charge! Happy New Year! What are some of your personal or professional goals for this coming new year? One idea that you may find helpful in achieving your plans is to select three words that capture the essence of those objectives. It was Chris Brogan who started this idea several years ago. […]
How to Build Mental Strength (Even If You’re Overwhelmed)
Have you been looking for a way to boost your mental strength, or increase your ability to cope with life’s inevitable stresses and challenges? If yes, you will want to take Amy Morin’s new online course: Mental Strength: Mastering the 3 Core Factors. This course is based upon Amy’s well-known post and subsequent book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t […]
