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Sending thanks and so much gratitude to the brave

Sending thanks and so much gratitude to the brave men and women on the front lines of this. Answer their questions. Thank them. Recognize they have family and friends at home too and they are working above and beyond their normal scope to help all of us get through this. ..
Look for the helpers.
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#coronavirus #covid19 #covid_19 #pandemic #keepcalm #dontpanic #anxiety #healthcare #healthymind #socialdistancing #copingskills #copingstrategies #socialwork #socialworker #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmama #therapy #therapylife #therapyjourney #selfcare #therapist #counseling #counselorlife #mentalhealthmamaca #inspiration #motivation #healthyliving #emotionalsupport #hope

Note the burnt toast, that I found sometime MUCH l

Note the burnt toast, that I found sometime MUCH later after starting one task and forgetting entirely that I had started to make myself something to eat. Note the second set of slices, cooking once I realized I had abandoned my snack from 2 hours previous and was attempting to eat again.
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This is the life of the easily distracted, the constantly multitasking, the mentally divided. Can you relate to that sort of day? Starting one task and then getting side tracked and forgetting entirely where you started?
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Somedays I feel like I have 30 tabs open in my internet browser and my brain! 🧠
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Human beings are awful at multitasking and yet we strive for that all the time.
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Reminder to do one thing at a time and take care of your own needs. You'll probably burn less toast that way 🤦‍♀️🍞🔥 #mentalhealthmama #mentalhealth #easilydistracted #mindfulness #adhd #attentiondefecitdisorder #multitasking #multitaskingproblems

Did you know the first University to offer a Socia

Did you know the first University to offer a Social Work program in Canada was the University of Toronto in 1914?
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In honour of National Social Worker Month, I'll be posting fun facts about our profession all week long to bring light to this sometimes misunderstood profession! ..
#nationalsocialworkermonth #socialworkmonth #socialwork #socialworkers #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmamaca #mentalhealthmama #universityoftoronto #uoft #counselor #counseling #therapist #therapy #funfacts #themoreyouknow #helpingprofession #nationalsocialworkmonth #happysocialworkmonth

I've been MIA for a while, focussing on getting my

I've been MIA for a while, focussing on getting myself settled into a routine in this new crazy world we live in but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share this great post from @psychologyandlove who nails exactly what #toxicpositivity looks like!
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Being supportive and empathetic is all about meeting people where they are at - validating and acknowledging their experience and pain instead of jumping straight to 'making them feel better' or spinning their words into a quick positive.
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#communication #trauma #empathy #copingskills #copingstrategies #socialwork #socialworker #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmama #therapy #therapylife #therapyjourney #selfcare #therapist #counseling #counselorlife #mentalhealthmamaca #inspiration #motivation #healthyliving #emotionalsupport #hope

It's Social Worker Appreciation Month! March is ti

It's Social Worker Appreciation Month! March is time to celebrate this amazing profession and the dedicated individuals who devote their lives to helping others!

#socialworkappreciationmonth #socialworkers #socialwork #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmamaca #anxiety #depression #caseworkers #therapylife #therapist #therapy #counselor #counselorlife #thankasocialworker

How I'm feeling today! .. Sometimes it's terrifyin

How I'm feeling today!
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Sometimes it's terrifying to make the jump, to push ourselves to leap when we are afraid of whether we will land, or fall. But fear is a paralytic and we can stay stuck in our 'comfort' zones. Because they are just that - comfortable!
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Pain and fear can be a precursor for growth. We can learn so much about ourselves or go past our self imposed limits and for once be more than we think we can be. You'll never know unless you try! ..
Prove yourself wrong today. Try something new. Risk a little. Make some magic.
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#mentalhealthmama #mentalhealth #anxiety #fear #inspiration #socialworker #socialwork #mentalhealthawareness #privatepractice #entrepreneur #therapist #therapylife #counseling #trysomethingnew #business

This is a precious picture to me. The lighting is

This is a precious picture to me. The lighting is terrible. It's really not Instagram worthy. I'm positive my hair is not done, my face is bare and I'm possibly drooling/being drooled on by my toddler, but do you know why I love this photo so much?
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Because I'm in it. ..
This is a rare shot taken by my husband and my heart swells at the thought he made sure to capture this moment, because for once I'm in front of the camera instead of behind it. ..
So many of us Mamas are the family historian, keeping track of all the moments of our kids lives in pictures and memories and so rarely are we actually seen in them.
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I love that there's a record of me, tired and napping with my fussy child. It makes me feel seen. It makes me feel like I'm a part of the tapestry of our lives, not just the one trying to immortalize it for others to see.
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So partners: take the photo. Take tons of photos. Candids. Ask them to pose. Low light, good light, no light. It doesn't matter. Make us visible.

#mentalhealthmama #takethepicture #motherhood #mothers #parenting #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #exhausted #toddlernaps

Come rain or snow, your social worker is out there

Come rain or snow, your social worker is out there! Many social workers or helping professionals have 'mobile offices' like my rolling file box here. We work out in your community, bringing services to you no matter the weather. I've known many a counselor who could run their business pretty much from the trunk of their car based on all the extra resources, supplies and text books filling their trunks and back seats.
This is just one look at the daily life of a therapist and all the many roles we play.
What's your experience with working outside of a regular office? How do you manage to stay organized despite it all?

#mentalhealthmama #socialwork #socialworkers #communityworker #groupfacilitator #mobileoffice #mentalhealth #worklife #workingmom #therapistlife

🤔 So man questions about fatigue and motivation

🤔 So man questions about fatigue and motivation recently and @instachaaz has got it right!

The unseen burden we are all carrying right now can have a huge impact on our health and wellness, and we can't ignore that! Be mindful when setting your goals this week to leave space for rest; we all deserve it!

#pandemicfatigue #motivation #fatigue #mentalhealthmama #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmamaca #anxiety #depression #seasonaldepression #covid19

Did you know that it's estimated that social worke

Did you know that it's estimated that social workers represent the largest portion of mental health service providers? There are more social workers than psychologists, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurses combined! ..
Sometimes social workers are the only mental health professionals supporting rural communities. Our area of service can mean traveling all across the region for home visits, and clinical care!
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#happysocialworkweek #happysocialworkmonth #socialworkers #socialwork #nationalsocialworkmonth #socialworkappreciation #nationalsocialworkweek #therapy #ruralhealthcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmama #mentalhealthmamaca #funfact #thankasocialworker #socialworkerappreciation #socialworkersgenerationsstrong #therapylife #registeredsocialworker #mentalhealthawareness

How do you talk to yourself when you have to leave

How do you talk to yourself when you have to leave the kitchen a mess? Do you beat yourself up when you can't seem to stay ahead of the cleaning? Kindness is the best antidote during those frenzied mornings when your counter is a disaster zone and you feel the weight of all the things left undone. Take a deep breath. Remind yourself: you are more than the toys you left untidied or the cereal bowls still in the sink. Be kind to yourself Mama! We all have those days.

#kindness #parentlife #mentalhealthmama #oneofthosemornings #leaveitbehind #bekindtoyourself

Wise words for an amazing woman! #maythefourthbew

Wise words for an amazing woman!
#maythefourthbewithyou #starwarsday #maythefourth #copingskills #copingstrategies #socialwork #socialworker #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmama #therapy #therapylife #therapyjourney #selfcare #therapist #counseling #counselorlife #mentalhealthmamaca #inspiration #motivation #healthyliving #emotionalsupport #hope

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