Psychoeducation
How Do We Sense Pain?
In my 38 years as a Clinical Social Worker in the mental health profession I worked with many people who experienced physical pain. Some had acute pain and others chronic pain. Pain as a result of accidents…
Manage Stress with GAS TANK Guidelines
GAS TANK Guidelines? It seems to be a rather odd phrase, perhaps even a bit quirky. Gas tanks could not be related to thoughts of mind, body, and soul. Or could they? What could we possibly learn…
Men, Movies, and Mental Health
June was Men’s Mental Health Month. A time to highlight men’s mental health issues. One way to continue this conversation is through Men, Movies, and Mental Health. Men are drawn to movies that speak to them, to…
Book Review: Love People, Use Things by The Minimalists
I was pleased when, 1) I won an Advanced Reading Copy of Love People, Use Things: Because the Opposite Never Works and 2) I was asked by BOOKish FIRST to write a review of the book. (The…
- Bibliotherapy, Codependency, Communication, Coping Skills, Psychoeducation, Relationships, Stress Management
Is This Codependency? Monkeys On Your Back
Is This Codependency? Monkeys On Your Back is all about responsibilities, codependency, assertive communication and “I” messages. Oh, and of course, it’s also about monkeys! I loved using imagery when I explained and discussed concepts with my…
Coping Skills: Tools for Living a Healthy Life
I believe that coping skills are tools for living a healthy life. When I worked in my clinical practice this topic was discussed frequently. We developed a variety of healthy coping skills to reduce stress, but we…
Stress and The Silent To-Do List
Who doesn’t experience stress? To varying degrees, we all do. Many of the stresses in our lives practically shout to us with “in your face” demands. But, there are also more quiet, insidious stresses that whisper to…
- Bibliotherapy, Coping Skills, Creativity, Decision-making, Guided Imagery, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Decision-Making – Coloring the Pages of Your Life
Decision-making Decisions. Choices. These are part of life, whether we are young or old. We are faced with making choices and decisions daily. Some small, some not so small, and some life changing. How can we make…