What It's Really Like to Be a Frontline Social Worker in Canada
It's a job where you must be the immovable object against external authorities , a fierce interceptor of youth in crisis, and a neutral presence managing staff politics. From cleaning up bodily fluids to making life-or-death decisions on a bare-bones night shift, here are the honest truths you won't find in any textbook.
Internal Dialogue: Chill the Chatter!
You should talk to yourself, they say. New studies suggest that vocalizing your thoughts is good for you. It focuses the mind and clarifies ideas, boosting intelligence, communication skills, self-awareness and well-being. But almost all of us do it already, just silently, in our heads – and with opposite results!
Mindfulness: Embracing the Gift of the Present Moment
I’m here to tell you it isn’t what you think. Mindfulness isn’t some ritual or meditation technique. It’s not religious or ideological, nor part of any particular discipline.