by Beth Plachetka | Nov 2, 2020 | News
Workplace bullying is a dangerous hazard to both mental and physical health. It is important that contact personnel understanding the concept of workplace bullying, the psychological, neurological, and physical injury that results and the need for a trauma informed...
by Beth Plachetka | Oct 26, 2020 | News
Bullying- It’s not just for kids any more. Life is interesting to me. I’m always amazed when circumstances and events play out in unexpected ways. Take bullying for example. I never expected to become an expert on bullying, but life provided an unexpected...
by Beth Plachetka | Sep 15, 2020 | News
Typically when things in life are challenging and become too much for us, we can meet a friend, change our routine by taking a vacation or a day off. We can balance the challenges with other things that are going well or by getting help from a friend, neighbor or...
by Beth Plachetka | Sep 7, 2020 | News
Happy Labor Day! Today is a holiday for the workers. We celebrate the importance of work. Why is work so important? What does working do for us besides making us a living? Work unites us with others- making us part of something larger than ourselves. Social Worker,...
by Beth Plachetka | Sep 3, 2020 | News
This school year looks different. Some children are going back to school in person while some are going back to school remote. The topic of teaching seems to be on everyone’s mind. Although the place the children physically go may be different, the basic principles of...
by Beth Plachetka | Feb 14, 2020 | News
Today is Valentine’s Day and with it comes the pressure of having a someone to love and expressing your love to them. This pressure to be loved and to love can be hard not just on Valentine’s Day but difficult all year round. Why is showing love so hard?...