WHAT DO SOCIAL WORKERS ACTUALLY DO?
WHAT DO SOCIAL WORKERS ACTUALLY DO? I’d like to take the opportunity to clarify what social workers do as a profession: *Social workers seldom work alongside counselors as social workers are highly and intensively trained in counseling and clinical social workers are trained in psychotherapy. They work short term and long term with their clients. […]
RELATIONSHIP TABOOS NO ONE TALKS ABOUT
There are many aspects of long term relationships and marriages that are often not openly discussed, either because they are considered taboo, uncomfortable, or simply taken for granted. Some of these include: 1. Loss of Romantic or Sexual Desire: Many couples experience a decline in sexual intimacy, but few openly admit it. One partner may […]
THE REDEMPTION MYTH: WHEN OVERCOMING HARDSHIP BECOMES A BRAND. THE PUBLIC ARE ADVISED TO TREAD WITH CAUTION.
In a world that thrives on stories of triumph, we are drawn to narratives of people who have overcome immense adversity – addiction, crime, incarceration, trauma, or disability – only to emerge as self-proclaimed leaders, healers, and gurus. Their transformation is impressive, often inspiring, but there’s a pattern that requires closer scrutiny: when survival becomes […]
EMDR – (EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITISATION AND REPROCESSING) BUSTING OUR PAST GHOSTS
Have you ever thought: “I don’t want to talk about the past, I’m over it. I have already dealt with my past. I want to live in the present! That may be true, however, that’s not how the human brain is wired. Our brain always references past experiences when making current and future decisions. While […]
RELATIONSHIP TABOOS NO ONE TALKS ABOUT
RELATIONSHIP TABOOS NO ONE TALKS ABOUT There are many aspects of long term relationships and marriages that are often not openly discussed, either because they are considered taboo, uncomfortable, or simply taken for granted. Some of these include: 1. Loss of Romantic or Sexual Desire: Many couples experience a decline in sexual intimacy, but few […]