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Reading Time: 3 minutesI blog about my experiences and thoughts on emotional intelligence from time to time and want to point out an important element which has to do with empathy. ~ Empathy ~ The capacity to recognize, understand and to some extent, share feelings (such as sadness or happiness or frustration) that are being experienced by another person. I’m sure… Continue reading Empathy Vs Sympathy. A Good Counselor is Empathetic
Reading Time: 4 minutesOriginally Published on: Sep 14, 2017 We had a nice Florida trip early August 2017…finally made it! Initially, the plan was for Randy and me, our son Nick, his friend Jolee (who’s getting married to Jeremy this Saturday!); our daughter Arin and her friend Kassidy to make the trip in June 2017. But due to a… Continue reading Florida…Recovery Mode is A Lot Like Rehabilitation!
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne summer while I was walking around Gray’s Lake, I eaves dropped over a conversation two young women were having about tap water throughout the city. I was right behind them, ready to make a fast pass around…and interested in their subject! I’m not like Gladys Kravitz all the time! One thought Urbandale water was… Continue reading Being Nosey, Opinions and I Make My Point Clear! Job Placement is Hard Work!
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’m a strong proponent for practicing yoga as a form of complementary and alternative therapy. Well, for me, I practice yoga to relax and rejuvenate thee ole’ muscles after strenuous physical activity. Yoga is great to reduce stress, strengthen and tone your body, and increase your flexibility. What’s cool about yoga is you can do… Continue reading Yoga Yogi to the Rescue…What’s Your Favorite Pose? Helping Myself to Help Others!
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis is a great article by quite a super lawyer from what I’ve read, based out of Santa Monica CA. Please read on with the source at the end! Using Vocational Rehab Experts and Life-Care Planners to Prove General Damages by Geoffrey S. Wells The use of a vocational rehabilitation expert and a life-care planning… Continue reading Using Vocational Rehab Experts and Life Care Planners to Prove General Damages
Reading Time: 5 minutesMy husband Randy had his cardiology checkup clearing him to see the doctor every two years now. Thankfully he only had to make visits for a little over three years following his cardioversion and rehabilitation. As you may know, anytime work is done on any electrical system there’s a chance something could go awry.… Continue reading Need Help in Telling Your Client’s Story? Here’s One About Bowling & Rehabilitation!
Reading Time: 5 minutesMy story leading up to my career as a rehabilitation counselor who focuses on job placement continues! Many of my first jobs in the big city of Des Moines, Iowa were secured through temporary staffing agencies. I find the benefit of staffing agencies invaluable! From a personal perspective, working for a staffing agency really helped me to… Continue reading How My Past has Brought Me to The Present – as a Rehab Counselor! Part 4
Reading Time: 6 minutesHERE IS MY STORY, continued oN – Part 3 To understand my passion for job placement (and caring for others!), I’ve blogged about my former jobs and learning experiences. This helps me (but I do feel kinda old going waaaayy back in time) look at a variety of occupations from a unique advantage. Thank you for… Continue reading Why I Got Into Rehab Counseling….I Love Placement and Life, Too! – Part 3
Reading Time: 6 minutesTo understand my passion for job placement, let me tell you a little about some of the jobs and experiences I’ve had growing up. I mentioned in an earlier post the fact that childhood interests can help you find the right career. This is so true! My first job at age 13 was babysitting (okay,… Continue reading My Passion for Job Placement! Here is My Story – Part 2
Reading Time: 5 minutesTo understand my passion for rehabilitation counseling (my beloved career), let me first tell you a little about myself. HERE IS MY STORY – Part 1: As a September baby – I’m a Virgo! I was born in 1963 in Libertyville, Illinois, into a hard working family. My parents are from Chicagoland. During my infancy… Continue reading How did I Get Into Rehab Counseling? Here’s a Little Story
