Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs: My coworkers had planned for a pumpkin painting this weekend, and it was fun to be able to spend some time and just get to relax and…
Social Work
Burnout and Self-Worth in Social Work: Advice for New and Experienced Social Workers
For all that I love being a social worker- This job is demanding—mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. If you’re not careful, it can consume you to the point where you barely recognize yourself. My Experience with Social Worker Burnout I personally experienced burnout in my first year of working. It didn’t happen overnight, nor was…
Weekend reflections- October 13,2024
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs:I had some amazing patients this week—kind, respectful, and funny. I always enjoy talking to older patients; the wisdom they share and the stories they tell are always…
Weekend reflections- October 6, 2024
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. High & Low: After much anticipation, Epic finally went live. Since the rollout happened over the weekend, our team was the first to test it out—making us the…
Weekend Reflections October 1, 2024
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs: I got to leave early on Monday, and that felt like winning the lottery. Especially since I’m coming back on Friday for some extra training with the…
My Purpose in life
Recently, while visiting a friend and her family, we found ourselves in a deep conversation about my work as a social worker. They had never met one before and honestly had no idea what I did. It’s something I encounter a lot—when people hear “social work,” they immediately think of Child Protective Services (CPS). While…