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Sacred Activism
By
Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW
A friend posted something on her Facebook page, in which the discussion was about how she might answer a question from a child about social conscience and consciousness. The query, “What did you do, once you knew?”echoed in my mind as well. We are bombarded with input about tragedy and trauma that occur on a…
Blindfolded
By
Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW
What would the world ‘look like’ if you couldn’t see appearances? Not skin color, not body size, not gender, not shape, not disability; simply people. This thought came to me as I was speaking with a teenage girl who disparaged her looks, for the simple reason that she perceived her peers as being more attractive…
Attitude is Everything
By
Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW
Is resilience learned or is it something that we are hardwired with at birth? According to the American Psychological Association, “Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems or workplace and financial stressors. It means…
The Importance of Self Care in the Midst of PEST
By
Edie Weinstein, MSW, LSW
A month ago, much of the adult population of the United States exercised their right as citizens to cast their vote for the candidate they felt would best match their beliefs and serve their needs as president. As the polls closed and the votes were tallied, what many thought would never occur, came to pass.…
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