Sometimes AI can feel like a tsunami coming for us all - AI is here, it's not going anywhere. Concerns include AI use in clinical settings, the environmental impact, and the lack of ethical guidelines and training for professionals.

This April, we’re moving beyond the "refresh" and into "re-authoring." Using a postmodern, attachment-informed lens, we explore how to declutter the mental narratives that no longer serve you. From identifying survival stories to reclaiming your agency, learn how to defend your peace and transform your internal world into a space where you hold the pen.

In a landmark 2026 decision, the Supreme Court has redefined "conversion therapy" as protected speech. As a Texas LCSW, I find this decision devastating but my ethical mandate remains unchanged. Conversion therapy is not "talk"; it is a psychological assault rooted in rejection. It violates NASW standards of Dignity and Social Justice. We must choose evidence-based, affirming care that validates LGBTQ+ identities. Any professional practicing this harm should surrender their l

March is Social Work Month! This year’s theme—Uplift. Defend. Transform.—is more than a slogan; it’s a clinical roadmap. In this post, we’re demystifying the role of the Social Worker. Discover how a postmodern approach moves beyond the "clipboard" stereotype to uplift your expertise, defend your narrative against societal pressure, and transform your story into one of agency and resilience.

Is your internal dialogue a "secure base" or a constant critic? This February, we’re deconstructing the pressure of romantic validation to explore the most vital relationship you’ll ever have: the one with yourself. Learn how to move from self-criticism to self-witnessing and "re-author" your internal narrative using a strengths-based, attachment-informed lens.

Beyond individual coping, systemic issues profoundly impact mental health. Discrimination, economic inequality, and lack of social justice prevent basic needs from being met, hindering well-being. Understanding Maslow's Hierarchy shows how foundational unmet needs block self-fulfillment. Addressing these roots is key to fostering lasting mental health for all.

Postmodern therapy: client-led, narrative-focused. Social work advocacy, trauma care, & social justice, challenging dominant stories.

Jane Addams: Hull House founder, social reformer & peace advocate-championed community, education, & justice. Her legacy: change is possible

Celebrate Social Work Month! Reflect on vital contributions, from 19th-century reforms to today's diverse roles. Learn, thank, and advocate!