Rethinking Anxiety
Amy Neiman, LMSW The other day I was scrolling on social media and started counting how many posts were titled, “how to get rid of anxiety,” “how to fix your […]
The Role of A Social Worker with Older Adults
LaBrena Friend, LMSW Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of meeting several older adults as part of our CJFS Personal Care Program assessments. What surprised me was […]
Finding Gratitude When You Have the “Mulligrubs”
by Meredith Stutts, LICSW Have you ever had what my mom calls “the mulligrubs,” that feeling of being down for no clear reason? That was me the other week. Maybe […]
Am I Ready to Retire?
Share it : by Mark Driskill, LICSW-S For most of our working life, retirement planning is about money—how much do I need and when will I have enough? While money […]
Shining a Light on Suicide Prevention
The month of September is full of diverse holidays such as Labor Day and Rosh Hashana, observances such as the International Day of Charity, and light-hearted celebrations, such as Hobbit […]
Beat the Heat: Summer Safety Tips at Every Age
by Caleigh Alevy, LMSW Let’s face it—August in Alabama feels less like summer and more like standing in a giant outdoor sauna. While it’s tempting to hunker down indoors […]
Navigating the Seasons of Life
Share it : by Mark Driskill, LICSW-S Back in grad school my very first class was called Human Behavior Through the Life Cycle. The big takeaway? Our physical, emotional, and social […]
Planning with Compassion: How CJFS Can Help
Share it : by Amy Neiman, LMSW June marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month—a time to reflect not only on the challenges of memory loss, but also on the […]
Combating Loneliness in Older Adults
Share it : by LaBrena Friend, LMSW Recently, I accompanied my 98-year-old client “Tom” to a medical appointment. The visit went well, but I noticed on the way home he […]
The Sandwich Generation: Finding Balance While Caring for Both Kids & Parents
Share it : By Meredith Stutts, LICSW Do you ever feel overwhelmed, pulled in multiple directions at once? Trying to balance relationships, excel at your job, be the perfect parent […]