Three Lessons About Self-Care from Physical Therapy
I just came back home from physical therapy. I feel great - not like I was prior to my car accident but better than before I had my PT session.…
What is Self-Care?
Self-care is a term frequently used in the social service field referring to how social workers, nurses, and other care givers take care of themselves to prevent burnout. "You can't…
Joe Dispenza: Breaking the Habit of Being You
I became unemployed this past February. It was one of the best thing last that ever happened to me. The Universe released me from a toxic environment and put me…
Experience Explains White Male Privilege
If you have been in court for than a couple of times, you have most likely learned that whatever you thought was going to happen, doesn't happen. Or, perhaps you…
Reflections on Motherhood and Gratitude
I found this piece when I was cleaning out papers from my work desk as I ended the temporary position I had over the last several months. I recall coming…
Facilitating positive relationship with children and their HCcP
The custody evaluator determined that I have not facilitated a positive relationship between my HCcP (high conflict co-parent) and our child. What? How? I'm accused of not fostering a positive…
They Are Only Words
Words spoken. Words written. Words shouted. Words whispered. Do they mean anything? If we believe what we hear and read, then yes, because believing gives those words meaning. And yet,…