By Christi M. Lero, MSW, LCSW, CSW-G We all contemplate life's big questions. For example, we wonder what we would do if we won the lottery? Or how our remaining time would look if we had been given a terminal diagnosis? Our imaginations let us dream and wonder about trips we might take or experiences we might have. But, the actuality of having ... Continue Reading

It is scary to know a child abuse and neglect report was made about your child. Maybe, you're reading this because your child said something at school and a child abuse report call was made because someone suspects you of abusing your child. Or, maybe your child disclosed abuse to you and you were the one who made the call. Regardless, it is ... Continue Reading

By, Kristi Sveum MSW, LCSW If you're reading this blog post right now, you may be in a bit of panic mode.  It's really, really scary to think about your child being abused.  So, let's start with the first thing you should do is to take a long, deep breath. *Now, I will pause to make sure you have a moment to take a deep breath.* Ok, let's talk a ... Continue Reading

By Christi M. Lero, MSW, LCSW, CSW-G, Therapist, Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker “Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.” - Rumi Our lives as humans are full of stories. Stories of our past, present, and future. Stories we are told by others, and stories we tell ... Continue Reading

By Christi M. Lero, MSW, LCSW, CSW-G, Therapist, Hospice & Palliative Care Social Worker I have seen it time and time again in my work as a hospice and palliative care social worker. The similarities between the person with dementia and their caregiver are clear. They will likely both forget my name and what I was there to ... Continue Reading