Sun.Jan 12, 2025

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Self-Care A-Z: What I Know for Sure About Self-Care, And…I’m Still Learning (Part 1)

The New Social Worker

Self-care is about power, and its up to me to (re)claim mine. Self-care is a professional ethical responsibility and a personal human right. It gets easier, and it remains a struggle.

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A Contrast in Character

Beyond Advocacy

The funeral service for former President James Earl Carter was an event of the magnitude deserving of someone who lived a life dedicated to helping others. The theme of that event attended by President Joseph Biden, who delivered the eulogy, and four remaining living former Presidents, was character.

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The Art of Accompanying

American Board of Clinical Social Work

A few years ago, the University of Denver administration conducted interviews with corporate CEOs and upper level management within the government to determine what their students should be learning in order to be attractive in the current job market. The consistent answers were the ability to work in teams and good EQ. Interesting thatthe art of accompanyingis valued in many settings!