Welcome to part 3 of this series. After part 2 suffered some pointed criticism for being a tad negative, I thought I would lighten today’s post. If you recall, a few months back I predicted that we child protection workers have a painfully short life-span. The reasons for this are many, and I provided five for your consideration.
But rather than leave you hanging by your vocational fingernails, I promised to try to be helpful. Constructive. You and I both know that cynicism is a heart killer in this biz and I only care about your heart. Let me say this again: I only care about your heart. Why? Your heart- your emotional, psychological, and spiritual core- is your most valuable asset. It is like a spring that keeps feeding us and nourishing us, even when the stakes are high and the chips are down. The problem is that it is also a spring that can run dry. It can get polluted. When your heart becomes calloused or broken, your entire life is effected. When we speak of those whose world’s have grown dim or who feel disillusioned and cynical about life, we are really talking about heart damage. Continue reading “Three Unexpected Ways to Reduce Anxiety: Social Worker Edition”