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Making the Jump

February 20, 2020February 19, 2020 / in: Work Life

In my professional work, I talk with folks about a lot of different issues. Grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma. You …

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Hello again! Things might look a bit different (my Hello again! Things might look a bit different (myself included) but I'm so happy to invite clients back into my office space! Trust me, behind this mask I'm smiling because I'm just as excited as those I support that I can be back in the same room, doing the work I love! If you're wanting to work face to face again, please reach out! 
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You can inspire others even when you feel you're n You can inspire others even when you feel you're not quite at your best. Never doubt your power to lift and encourage those around you just by being yourself!

Beautiful words by #ktolnoequote  @k.tolnoe 🌙

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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?

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Have you checked out the blog over at Mental Healt Have you checked out the blog over at Mental Health Mama, or liked our Facebook page? Check it out and be sure to read the latest post on dealing with anxiety related to COVID-19 😷🤒 ..
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Take care of yourself during this time! .. #corona Take care of yourself during this time! ..
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Real talk. I tried to take a nice professional loo Real talk. I tried to take a nice professional looking selfie to show my awesome 'EAT SLEEP SOCIAL WORK REPEAT' shirt, but it was like a siren call for my children to basically photo bomb for all they were worth.
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You can see my absolute cringe of anticipation, preparing to get a stray toy car jammed up my nostril or an elbow to the teeth as it became open season to crawl all over me just to get in front of that camera. 30 seconds prior, they were happily playing.
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Kids have that sixth sense don't they? 
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As Social Work Week draws to a close, it's importa As Social Work Week draws to a close, it's important to remind all of our fellow professionals to take care of themselves in this inspiring but draining work we do every day.
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Social workers are under a high risk for burn out on a regular basis due to poor funding, lack of support and pressure to be a Jack-of-all-trades in many of the roles we play. We carry the trauma of our clients while also being mindful of full caseloads, performance measures and legal restrictions to the way we provide our services. ..
We need to support one another but also know the limits of our own scopes and our boundaries, to remind ourselves that we cannot lose ourselves in this work! Prioritize your self care. Be brave in asking for what you need. Put your health and wellness on the list of things you need to do so you can continue to do this amazing job for the communities you serve! ..
"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do." - Edward Everett Hale
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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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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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Keep it in perspective. Don't lose hope. We are al Keep it in perspective. Don't lose hope. We are all still here and we will all get through this anxious time. ..
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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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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
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