As social workers, we’ve got to realize that our profession is not merely about addressing the tangible needs of our clients...

In today’s world or social media bombardment, constant comparisons and pressures are the norm. That being the reality, cultivating and...

The reality of today’s world is that feelings of malaise and general unease have become increasingly common. Those feelings are...

These days far too many people carry around unhealthy and burdensome levels of stress and anxiety. Work, relationships, the constant...

Intelligence is often equated solely with cognitive abilities and measured by IQ tests. However, there's another decisive aspect of human...

Common refrain for the last 14 sections: Self care is all to often relegated to the bottom of our to-do lists. Also, self-care is...

In the social work world we inhabit, characterized by constant change in rules, red tape, employee churn, and funding sources, we have to...

The current world of social media is toxic. It leads us to constantly compare our own lives to the ones we see online. The current world...

In the mentally demanding landscape of Social Work, the importance of connecting with peers to prioritize self-care is a must. As we...

The Social Work Universe is so full of bummers and negativity that self-care is absolutely crucial for maintaining mental, emotional, and...

Setting boundaries is drawing a line in the sand to distinguish where our personal well-being begins and ends. As a social worker, it is...

In the dust storm that is life in now 2024, while trying to keep up with professional responsibilities, personal responsibilities, and...

It seems burning the candle at both ends is a popular flex these days. How often do you see “influencers” and/or other self proclaimed...

It is impossible to outrun a garbage diet regardless of our activity level. We can exercise until the cows come home, but if we’re...

As a coach dedicated to empowering social workers encouraging them to take a hard look at the need for self care, I've got to emphasize...

Social work is a profession of compassion and tireless support and dedication to helping others. The flip side is these demands take a...

Social workers spend their day tirelessly advocating for and supporting individuals and communities facing adversity. Among the daily...

The social work universe. Where compassion, empathy and the challenge of supporting others meets the need for self-care. As we’ve talked...

Social workers live and play behind the scenes. The role in our communities of providing support and assistance to those in need is very...

The field of Social work goes way back. It’s grounded in compassion and empathy, and the demands of the job too often lead to burnout...