CHANGE

“I guess it’s hard for people who are so used to things the way they are – even if they’re … More

UNDER PROMISE AND OVER DELIVER

It’s better to under promise (under commit) and then over deliver (come through) than to commit or promise more than … More

ETHICS, SOCIAL WORK, SELF-CARE

Notes taken at the NASW GA Conference in October 2017 during the lectures of Rena Glass Dixon and Diane Harvey. … More

PAID FOR INTERRUPTIONS

I use a lot of coping statements to help me lower my own anxiety from time to time. In cases … More

AROMATHERAPY-ESSENTIAL OILS

Aromatherapy is defined as the art and science of using natural extracted oils from plants for stress reduction, to promote … More

HANDLE IT

I can handle what I have to handle when I have to handle it (although it may not be very … More

IT’S GOT TO GO

If it creates too much stress in my life then it’s got to go–even if it’s a relationship.  The older … More

HOW DIFFERENT OUR LIVES ARE

How different our lives are when we really know what is deeply important to us, and keeping that picture in … More

HEALING NATURE

The healing power of nature cannot be underestimated.  It is amazing what a few minutes outside can accomplish!  Looking at … More