By Christi M. Lero, MSW, LCSW, CSW-G, Therapist, Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker Imagine: You are in mid-life, maybe in your 40’s. Your kids are pretty independent. But they are still growing and need your support. Additionally, your parents are getting older and their needs are changing. You can see that they are more forgetful. ... Continue Reading

By Christi M. Lero, MSW, LCSW, Therapist, Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker When we typically think of grief, the general understanding that there has been a loss or a death. The standard course of events we think has happened is that someone got sick, they were old, then they died. Afterward, the survivors are left to grieve their ... Continue Reading

Guest Blog Post by Bri McCarroll You ask your teenager, "Did you drink alcohol last night?" It's a simple enough question but the answer is surprisingly complicated. As a Parent, You Want Honest Communication With Your Teen You want to hear the truth, yet there will be emotional repercussions to the answer, whether it is 'yes' or 'no'. Your ... Continue Reading

By: Christi M. Lero, MSW, LCSW There are magnificent people out there in our community. These people work 24/7 with hardly any breaks and no real time off. In fact, depending on the day they can act as health or financial managers, maintenance workers, hairdressers, entertainers, and provide hands-on care dressing, bathing, cleaning, feeding and ... Continue Reading