Author: 97socialworker

*MSW with 23 years of experience; 20 years with seniors/older adults 50+ as a case manager; 3 years combined with youth and families along with adults diagnosed with mental health issues as a therapist and case manager. *Co-author/editor of 'Journey's End: Death, Dying, and the End of Life' -Xlibris- July 2017, amazon.ca and amazon.com, B & N, Indigo-Chapter's. (www.journeysendbooks.com). A wonderful anthology with 54 professionals and lay-people contributing to it! *Continually seeking writing and editing/proofreading opportunities along with other work that challenges me. **Beginning my next project with Julie Saeger Nierenberg- a book about death, dying, and end of life from cultural, ethnic, and religious perspectives. Seeking submissions.**

Life In/During Pandemic

I am sure I am not the only one dealing with pandemic??🤷‍♀️ It has not been an easy 14 months… … More

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Journey Forward…

‘Journey Forward’ – what does this mean? To me, journey forward is letting go of expectations, facing reality head-on no … More

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A change of self

Very often, a change of self is needed more than a change of scene. A.C. Benson A change of self

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What makes a friend?

The people we choose to let into our lives leave one of the greatest impacts on our hearts. Kenzoku “眷族” is … More

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Holidays and Grief

Holiday time is not easy for all… this time of year makes some think about loss and/or grief. Not what … More

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Loss…💔

What does the word loss mean to you? What thoughts enter your mind upon hearing this word? Many think weight-loss, … More

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Loss & Grief

I have not posted in quite some time. I took a long and needed break and it is something I … More

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How are YOU Managing?

How are YOU managing? Honestly. No lies, no cover up, no “I am fine” unless that is REALLY how you … More

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