During tough times, it can often become difficult for even the most optimistic person to remain so. What is hope, why is it important, and how to we replenish our stores of hope when we seem to have depleted them? 

Hope encompasses two elements: the belief that cir...

Today I wanted to discuss what unity means, particularly during the current time of activism and desire for equality. Unity means togetherness, or more specifically, oneness. There is a need to act as one unit when addressing issues of inequality. But does that mean th...

One of the topics I talk a lot about is the need for self-care. Yes, I said NEED! But... Why is self-care a need? What exactly does it entail? How do I possibly fit it into my crazy schedule?!?

Self-care is simply a means of mindfully engaging in activities that build u...

In my first blog post, I mentioned macro practice. So, what is it? Well, the term macro can best be compared to the term micro. Micro means small, as in micro-organism or micro-brew. Macro is the opposite; it means large, substantial. Micro practice in social work real...

Happy New Year! I hope 2018 brings peace, joy, and fulfillment to us all. I thought now would be a good time to more thoroughly introduce myself and my story. 

I decided long ago that I wanted to help people. Specifically, I wanted to change the inequities I saw gr...