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CJ Social Worker: May 2008
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Sunday, May 11, 2008. 8217;t that they can’t see the solution, they can’t see the problem.”. A PhD psychologist had evaluated dad. Like many mental health professionals who do not understand domestic violence, she relied on standardized tests, including anger scales. Dad’s attorney made a motion to exclude my testimony partly because I am a social worker and therefore not qualified to be an expert in this case. Fortunately, the judge didn. 8217;t agree with him and I was allowed to testify. The judge con...
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CJ Social Worker: September 2009
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Saturday, September 19, 2009. A life of reaction is a life of slavery, intellectually and spiritually. One must fight for a life of action, not reaction. I'm trying to get my timing right. You know how sometimes you think of "the perfect comeback" only like three hours later? Or, you say the absolute wrong thing because you just can't stop yourself because you're mad? That's what I'm talking about -. What is the peak reaction time. Good therapists know about the power of silence. That's the time when...
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CJ Social Worker: November 2012
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Sunday, November 18, 2012. Affection, Love, Hurt and Defining Relationships. I had the chance to talk with a mom who’d previously been in a violent relationship and had gone through a counseling program. She said that it was nice for her and her kids to hug because they loved each other, not for comfort, not following a beating. Posted by CJ Social Worker. Labels: children and domestic violence. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Affection, Love, Hurt and Defining Relationships. Julia ...
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CJ Social Worker: March 2008
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Friday, March 21, 2008. The Big Screw Up OR The End of Denial. All happy families resemble one another. Each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way. We’ve probably all heard that the Chinese sign for crisis is the same as opportunity. I don’t know if the part about that being a Chinese sign is true, but I do believe that crisis is a chance for change. It is life telling us –. Hey – this ain’t working – you can’t force it – so here’s a chance to make it right. Can I help you? We all do the right thing.
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CJ Social Worker: February 2008
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Felix Fraga Lesson - Can't We Just Try? Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. When I was in social work graduate school, I had the great fortune and plain dumb luck to serve an internship with legendary social worker Felix Fraga. Felix is well known and admired for his decades-long commitment to public service. Believe in the good in others. 8220;Suppressed grief ...
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CJ Social Worker: December 2009
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Sunday, December 20, 2009. Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just may be powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just. This past week in Harris County, Texas, a long-time criminal judge was found guilty of Oppression. From the Houston Chronicle story (12/18/09):. Go here for the stories by Brian Rogers:. Http:/ www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6777892.html. Http:/ www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6772361.html. Posted by CJ Social Worker. Help Dr. Anh ...
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CJ Social Worker: April 2008
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Sunday, April 27, 2008. Why doesn’t she just leave? I have been working in the area of domestic violence for so long, I am surprised that people still ask this question. Really – you don’t know? How about this –. Why doesn’t he stop hitting her? Surely, by now, EVERONE knows that “the state picks up the charges.” Why does he make the choice to keep hitting her knowing that he’ll be prosecuted? What the heck is wrong with him? 1) Stay in the relationship. Make no choices to stay or leave. Pretend....So, w...
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CJ Social Worker: Power of Labels
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Herman Cain’s campaign is flailing and sputtering out of control due to Cain’s documented behavior with women. Cain’s campaign seems to be relying on some good ole misogynistic labels and myths to get him out of his increasingly dire situation. And, like many people who engage in subterfuge, Cain does tell us some truth, even if he doesn't realize it. From a Bloomberg article 11/09/11 (link below):. From being elected U.S. president and that he expects more accusations. Women...
