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December 31, 2019January 7, 2020 / in: Day in the Life, Mental Health, Parenting, Work Life

It seems like such a cliche to start a blog at the beginning of the new year. And yet after …

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It's #selfcaresunday in our house and a little #ar It's #selfcaresunday in our house and a little #arttherapy was called for. ..
Although I had to be reminded about my preschool lessons to share, since my littles were bound and determined to experiment with my carefully crafted shades. ..
When was the last time you tried painting for the fun of it? Doodling? Watercolours? Sketching and crayons? Tell me your favourite art mediums and how you use it for self care in the comments!
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It doesn't matter if you're an introvert or an ext It doesn't matter if you're an introvert or an extrovert, we all have a battery we need to check in with right now to make sure we are not running low!
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Another great image from @blessingmanifesting ..
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Take care of yourself during this time! .. #corona Take care of yourself during this time! ..
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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
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
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
First it was the kids, and inevitably me battling First it was the kids, and inevitably me battling sickness in our house and its discouraging to say the least to be caught so low so quickly.
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Sometimes feels like you barely get a breath before the next wave of stress is taking you over. I haven't had the strength to clean, or tidy, or do any of the projects needed around the house and it's hard not to get down on yourself about it all.
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One day at a time. Do what you can with what you have. Hoping this reaches whoever needs to see it today.
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#sendhelp #gastro #onedayatatime #mentalhealthmama #livingoncrackers #mentalhealth #motherhood #parenting #parenthood #inspiration
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
Self care can be such a buzz word, synonymous with Self care can be such a buzz word, synonymous with bath bombs and face masks. But when we care for ourselves or others, it is sometime about doing the hard work - we don't always find the acts of caring easy or pleasant!
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When your mother made you eat your vegetables, go to the dentist, clean your room, or teach you right from wrong, you didn't always enjoy it but you knew she was doing it out of caring. Setting goals for yourself and achieving them may take perseverance but you'll feel how much you are loved (by yourself!) when that hard work pays off!
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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! ..
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🤒📱💻😷 Feeling worried about current social distanci 🤒📱💻😷 Feeling worried about current social distancing recommendations? Still wanting to find time to meet with a counselor but not sure you can make it into the office? I've heard your concerns and I'm now offering online and tele-therapy services! Please contact me for more details or visit www.mentalhealthmama.ca/counseling to book online!
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
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