It’s wonderful that we have R U Okay day and encourage and remind people to ask the question, but how often will a person be honest. Consider the amount of times people ask, “How are you?” How often do you ponder the question and answer honestly? Most people go to the default, “fine”.
So, I challenge you to go beyond asking, are you okay, but to have a conversation. Perhaps start with how are you and when someone responds with fine or alright or whatever answer they give, ask more questions. Perhaps ask why? What is happening that you are fine? Only alright? What will make it better?
Tell me something good that is happening right now? What was the highlight of your day? What is happening that you have to look forward to?
Let’s take R U Okay one step further.
Have you been asked to get a child impact report?
As the name suggests, this is about exploring issues concerning the separation for your child or children.
Focus On The Win!
It is important to focus on the win.
Do not worry too much about the journey.
Celebrating Fathers and Father Figures in the Lives of Children.
Father's Day is a wonderful time to celebrate the father's and father figures in the lives of children.It is a day of appreciation and reflection.However, this can also be a difficult and triggering time.There are those that have challenging relationships with their fathers, may not know their fathers, be from same sex parents which does not include a father, or have absent or deceased fathers.However or whoever you choose to celebrate or not as the case may be, let us remember the positive male role models that are there for all the children in our communities be they fathers or not.
Why Choose Annamarie for Your Family Report?
When it comes to preparing family reports, experience and empathy are crucial. With over 20 years of working with children and families, Annamarie brings a wealth of experience, compassion, and kindness to every situation.
My Child is Anxious, What Do I Do?
Anxiety is not necessarily a bad thing.Anxiety can spur us on and help us stay alert.It is that little bit of anxiety that helps us in exam situations.In the past, it was anxiety that helped us stay alive.By being alert and vigilant, we knew when to run or hide when that sabretooth tiger was nearby.
Be The Change You Want To See
Be the change you want to see.Practice what you preach.These are sentences that we have heard before, but how many of us actually do this, particularly in the human services sector?
But You're a Social Worker
Recently one of my best friends died.I was lucky that I got to see him before he had a turn and only his family was by his side. Yes, I wanted to say goodbye but I respected his wishes and was grateful for that last encounter.