by Ashton Hayes | Apr 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Way back in cave person days, the most important instinct was survival, and the “fight flight freeze” part of the brain was well worked and consistently activated to make sure that you were able to get away from any big scary animal wanting to eat you or perhaps... by Ashton Hayes | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Overwhelm can happen at any time and can happen on a large scale (global pandemic), or on a much smaller scale (too much work) and can happen even when you are clear on the goal you have set for yourself (study, accreditation, new job). When whatever is in front of... by Ashton Hayes | Mar 18, 2021 | Supervision, Uncategorized
As social workers, one of the first things we do when working with a new client, or when presented with something new to deal with, is assess what’s in front of us. We look at the big picture, we take in the situation we are presented with, see what strengths... by Ashton Hayes | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Supervision is something I talk about a lot. All the time. To everyone. Because I have worked unsupervised (nightmare) and I have worked supervised and as a social worker, I know that having a supervisor is not only part of maintaining my accreditation,... by Ashton Hayes | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
The concept of acceptance can be a tricky thing. It isn’t about “sucking it up”, as it is often interpreted to mean. It’s about learning to “sit with”. When you think of acceptance being about having to endure, it immediately creates...
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