2018 was full of inspiration. As I look at this list, I see how I’ve been motivated by traditional family therapy ideas, as well as my own interests in leadership, mentoring, and continuing to live and work well. Here they are: The top 10 blog posts, from Family Therapy Basics, of 2018!
Read moreThe Problem With Loving Your Work: The Role Of Expectations, Wages, and Passion
Recently, I’ve been thinking about the role of work in my life, as well as how I relate to work. This train of thought naturally leads to evaluating how well I am doing engaging with people (and myself) as more than a worker.
How much time and mental energy does my work take from me, or give to me?
How much of my drive and motivation does my work inspire?
These are a few of the questions I am asking in order to continue my mission for myself and other therapists: To live and work well.
Read moreHow To Structure Therapy, So Parents Will Participate
For today’s post, I chatted with Kristin O’Rourke, a licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York. Kristin heads a group practice in Rockland County, where she and her team specialize in working with children and families.
Included in this post is a section of our conversation, during which Kristin details how she engages parents in therapy, when a child is the identified patient.
Read moreThree Ways to Be A Leader Who Lasts
What does it take to be a leader? Thousands of words have been written on the topic. Here’s the truth: there’s no magic formula. But I do suggest three important elements to work on over time: Know yourself, know your purpose, and know your people. How to live that out will differ for every leader and every setting.
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