Category: grief

anxiety, depression, family, forgiveness, grief, healthy communication, joy, mental health, mindfulness, psychotherapy, religion, resiliency, self-compassion, self-esteem, spirituality, therapy, Trauma

What Do Social Workers Do?

Gretchen J. Penner, LCSW

When I first started pursuing a career as a Clinical Social Worker, I often heard people say "Oh, you are the person who rips screaming babies out of the arms of their mother". Well...not quite.

depression, grief, mental health, mindfulness

Grief in the Holidays

Gretchen J. Penner, LCSW

Holidays can be extremely hard and triggering for those who are grieving the lost of a loved one.  Here are a couple tips to help:  Make time/room to include your lost loved one into your celebration: Leave an empty chair, make one of their favorite dishes, have their picture or their ashes with you, and… Continue reading Grief in the Holidays