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Retaining Social Work Employees
As talked about in part one, employee turnover is expensive. It’s not only monetarily expensive, it makes continuity and effectiveness...
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Sep 20, 20243 min read


The True Costs of Employee Turnover: Understanding and Mitigating the Impact
Part 1 Employee turnover is an unfortunate and expensive challenge for organizations of all sizes. However, it can be a death knell for...
lifealignmenthabit
Sep 5, 20244 min read


The Social Worker’s Need for Positive Interaction
Foundational to Social Work is human connection. Preferably positive human connection if we’re looking to do our jobs to the best of our...
lifealignmenthabit
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Self Efficacy vs. Self Esteem: How They Shape Our Social Work Practice
In our world as Social Work Professionals, our self beliefs significantly shape and influence our practice. In this article I want to...
lifealignmenthabit
Aug 22, 20243 min read


It’s not what you say, it’s what you do
Twice this morning already I’ve heard, “Show me you calendar and I’ll show you your priorities”. I was listening to a podcast the first...
lifealignmenthabit
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Visualization for Stress Reduction and Performance Anxiety
How often are you using visualization to your advantage? Are you aware of the advantages visualization can offer? Visualization, also...
lifealignmenthabit
Aug 9, 20244 min read


Social Work and the Benefits of an Internal Locus of Control
In our demanding and chosen profession of Social Work, it’s vital we understand the concept of locus of control. It’s vital because not...
lifealignmenthabit
Jul 31, 20243 min read


Health, Wellness, Falls, and Sit to Stand Tests
According to CDC statistics, over 14 million (1 in 4) adults aged 65 or older fall every year. Approximately 37% of those falls caused...
lifealignmenthabit
Jul 22, 20243 min read


Maintaining and Topping Off Your Life Force
Since the beginning of spoken word, and probably before, the idea of “life force” has been passed down from generation to generation...
lifealignmenthabit
Jul 17, 20243 min read


The Fountain of Youth
Strength training is the Fountain of Youth. The benefits of picking up heavy stuff and putting it back down extend well past simply...
lifealignmenthabit
Jul 8, 20243 min read


Vicarious Trauma: Absorbing Clients' Trauma and Stories
I am, admittedly, new'ish to the Social Worker Universe. But it didn’t take me long to figure out that the negative energy transfer in...
lifealignmenthabit
Jun 28, 20243 min read


Mindfulness Based Social Work and Self Care: An article plug and review
As social workers we have to recognize the critical importance of psychological resilience in our field. Psychological resilience refers...
lifealignmenthabit
Jun 21, 20245 min read


The Power of a Supportive Network: Strengthening Our Social Work Practice Together
As social workers navigating a landscape filled with immense challenges and profound rewards we must show resilience, empathy, and an...
lifealignmenthabit
Jun 14, 20243 min read


Addressing the Health Challenges of Social Workers
As social workers, we are dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations. And this support often comes at the expense of our own mental,...
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Jun 7, 20244 min read


Identifying Stress / Burnout and How to Avoid Them
As we navigate our profession, we dedicate ourselves to the well-being of others on the daily. And that is so often at the expense of our...
lifealignmenthabit
May 30, 20243 min read


Practices for Processing Emotions Positively
Expressing and processing our emotions effectively is essential for our overall well-being. That goes for us as Social Work professionals...
lifealignmenthabit
May 16, 20243 min read


Nurturing Healthy Relationships: Setting Boundaries and Fostering Authentic Connection
In the complex dance of human relationships, setting boundaries and fostering authenticity are the choreography. They work to ensure...
lifealignmenthabit
May 10, 20243 min read


Don't let Perfect be the Enemy of Good
Perfectionism is built on the foundational belief that anything less than perfect is failure.
lifealignmenthabit
Apr 29, 20243 min read


Strategies for Emotional Regulation and Coping
Emotional regulation and coping skills are indispensable tools in our quest for resilience and well-being.
lifealignmenthabit
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Mindfulness and Emotional Awareness
The fundamental pillar of mindfulness is being present in the moment, fully engaging with our surroundings and experiences. Observing.
lifealignmenthabit
Apr 17, 20243 min read
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