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There’s been an ongoing debate over evidence-based practice in social work. I understand the concerns over a one-size fits all mindset in what is meant to be a person-centered practice. I also understand the concerns that sometimes numbers are simply …
In the recent weeks, I have found a new magazine publication that I love: Good Housekeeping. I have not been able to put down Jan. 2013’s issues for the last couple of days. I came across an amazing article in it …
Clutter; a word that takes over some people’s lives in thinking, behavior and lifestyle. Some people do not know where to start. Some people hire professionals to come into their home and de-clutter it. What is the basis of this …
Leo Buscaglia said, “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” …
I just watched the movie ‘Brave’ again with my kids. Three generations bonding as a family, watching what I consider to be a wonderful movie full of meaning. “Mend the bond torn by pride” is one of the themes of …
While reading Good Housekeeping, Jan. 2013 edition, I came across a short article called “The Happiness Interview” with Nilofer Merchant and Gretchen Rubin. The article featured a brief interview with Merchant about the topic of happiness. The questions were broad, and …
Social workers are trained to delineate between economic freedom and humanitarian freedom. Economic freedom is conceptualized as a persons ability to express their will in the market place. By these selections fortunes rise and fall; beliefs are expressed as they financially support the …
Since I was young, I had a love for animals especially dogs and cats. I have had birds, turtles, cats, fish, hermit crabs, and dogs. It fascinates me the differences between each animal. Animals I feel are similar to humans; …
SJS is wishing you and yours a merry, happy, safe, loving and compassionate Christmas.
One of the main reasons that social change is hard to come by is that it simply takes time. A person might read that and think I mean 5 years, or maybe 10, but that is not what I have …
