Conferences, workshops, and lectures are all important to attend either as a professional or as a student. This past Thursday, … More
Month: February 2013
Seeking Action for Safety in Long Term Care Facilities
Advocacy, one of the core competencies in the profession of social work. It is one skill that I was taught … More
Dreams
Dreams are real and without them life is a sad existence. Dreams hold us together and give us a vision, … More
DSM-5 Changes: A Continuation
I continue to come across articles and information regarding the soon to be released DSM-5. Reading this link will provide … More
System Malfunction: Mental Health Issues
Mental Health is an area that certainly needs improvements along with properly trained professionals. These professionals whether nurses, social workers, … More
Presence- Part 1
“Presence must be balanced with a strong sense of who you are at your core.” “Treat everyone, no matter the … More
Seeing Past the Mask
In our professional and personal lives it is important to see past the ‘mask’ of another. The outside of a … More
Mind Vacation
For those that live in the north, winter can be difficult. Not just in the sense of the snow and … More
Leadership and Teamwork in Helping Professions
Leadership, teamwork, management, structure of an organization; these are not typical words used in social work or any helping profession … More
New Stroke Detection
Strokes are devastating and the rehabilitation is a long process. What if a stroke could be detected before it happened … More