As Valentine's Day approaches, many people turn their thoughts to love. Love inspires art, poetry, heroism and creativity, and it slows us down and gives us purpose. Love transforms us. The initial experience of love is awesome. We feel chosen and special; our faults disappear and our strengths are highlighted in the eyes of our...
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Beth Plachetka News Nov 2, 2020 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 approach to interventions. Without this critical knowledge Institutional Betrayal...
Beth Plachetka News Oct 26, 2020 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 opportunity. I was raised to be respectful, collaborative and accepting of others. Rules...
Beth Plachetka News Sep 15, 2020 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 relative. Lately that has been hard to do. COVID-19, job changes, staying at home,...
Beth Plachetka News Sep 7, 2020 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, Dr. Beth Plachetka from Safe Harbor Counseling and Dr. Beth Speaks explains...