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Certified in #PAT 🍄 💊 aspiring to + #Nursing . I work #PrimaryCare . ❤ the 🌎. Opinions are mine. Founder “The Capital Therapist” ✨ #DS50 He/They 🏳‍🌈🇬🇩🇺🇲

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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
3 years
👋🏾 followers new and old! I’m a health/medical SW. I enjoy integrated/collaborative care models, learning more about the emerging field of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, and most importantly #community - thorough connection/creating space for those that are silenced.
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The older I get the more I’m willing to pay for convenience.
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Happy Birthday Marsha 🕯️🎂🌈
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@ANTHONYBLOGAN @yashar Sounds like you rally around abusers. Perhaps next time…
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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Today is my 1st day presenting more fluid at work 🌈. One coworker did a nervous laugh 🤨 meanwhile others are very supportive & I received compliments. #HereAndQueer
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In a few weeks, I’ll be able to add more letters to my name. I PASSED!!!! #LCSWloaded #TheCapitalTherapist #Gratitude #SocialWorkTwitter #TherapistTwitter
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Social Work programs should avoid recommending Brené Brown as a role model for students to emulate. As a Social Worker/Researcher she has been problematic and her recent commentary exemplifies it.
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4 years
Does anyone else experience climate anxiety?
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2 years
@nice1959 @EdKrassen They shouldn’t be in nursing. They are a complete liability to patient care/staff.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
11 months
I believe an optimal work schedule would be from 9am to 2pm. This timeframe allows for ample time to accomplish work-related tasks while still leaving enough room to enjoy life, spend time with family, and engage with the community.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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@davoolson @WhereTrueLoveIs This is a trash take and your experience is not everyone’s experience 😊
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
3 years
I missed passing by 3 points but I decided to treat myself anyway to a spa treatment because I’m still AWESOME. #lcswloading #positivity
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
3 years
I really dislike when professionals say “my” social worker, nurse, etc. It sounds possessive to me. Like I’m not yours.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
3 years
Unpopular opinion: We need more MH prescribers with prescriptive authority. Psychologists and YES Masters-trained therapists that are willing to undergo additional training and supervision.
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@ATMwithJacy Omg she looks amazing!!!
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2022 - I’m GOING to be a LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER.
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Teachers, nurses, social workers/therapists are undervalued professions in society, which speaks volumes about our societal priorities.
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Does anyone else feel the longer we are in the pandemic(s) the more it is effing w/your MH?
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MSW’s should start out in 60’s-70k in small/mid-sized cities. $80-90k if in a high COL area LCSW’s - $115-160k depending on location, experience, and population served.
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Unpopular opinion: I think it’s very important for a Clinical Social Worker/Therapist to have hands on experience in Community Mental Health/Ambulatory/and or have IP experience before getting into private practice.
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As a Queer Black person Brené isn’t for me and that is ok 😌
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
2 years
I loved Jonah Hill & Lauren London in “You People.” It was a beautiful film that tackled so many aspects - identity, culture, race, and yes relationships. 10/10 would recommend.
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Shoutout to the people that are going thru things yet holding space for others. I’m with you 🫶🏾💕🌻
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
9 months
Becoming and being a therapist is very expensive.
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10 months
Therapists did not take a vow of poverty, nor did they consent to the exploitation and manipulation of their services and labor.
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Like, for real!
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I’m feeling confident and peaceful as I prepare to step into the LCSW exam. I must remember not to 2nd guess myself, take my time, and that this exam does not define MY worth ☮️💛.
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Not everyone is a narcissist or their bad behavior is a trauma response. Some folx are just assholes.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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Just because I’m a Social Worker/Psychotherapist does not mean I took a vow of poverty. I will always aspire for luxe things not only for moi but everyone. I believe we all deserve “luxury.”
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
2 years
I think I no longer want to pursue the LCSW. I’m tired. I’d rather devote my time and energy towards nursing and eventually providing MH care the way that I want to. Maybe my mind will shift but this process has burned me. #StopASWB
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I’m going to confront one of my biggest fears this week. Attending a concert ALONE 😅
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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Thank you all so much! Can’t go out looking busted LOL 😂
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I really wish medical colleagues understood seeing 5-6 behavioral health sessions per day is A-LOT!!!!
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I’ve been practicing as a therapist since 2018 and it finally happened….A doorknob disclosure.
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Adding Racism (Z60.5) to a chart 😢. Don’t forget to use those Z-Codes! Tell the story.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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I’m so excited! I got into the OPEN program ⁦ @ColumbiaNursing ⁩ so excited to begin this journey ✨
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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@bellabee13 Nah. Cake is cake, it’s the brand he’s talking about. Milk Bar was a “cool/trendy” brand in select cities before going mainstream.
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If you are a Social Worker / adjacent MH professional and aren’t appalled at the data the @ASWB has released today you are part of the problem and I look forward to your retirement 😇.
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I think I’m finally ready to take the clinical exam again. I’m ready for this nightmare to end 😇.
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I’m so excited I found a Black EMDR therapist for ME 😁
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Once I obtain the LCSW my life will change in SO many ways 🚀.
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Practice test PASSED! Let’s pass the real thing 💪🏾
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Why is the therapy field SO obsessed with “The B0Dy K33ps Sc0re?” It’s kind of tiring seeing it offered via various trainings etc when there are additional authors and researchers re: trauma research and treatment.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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This is a no brainer 👇🏾 #DCStatehood #DontMuteDC
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Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦
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Populations: D.C. -- 712,000 Vermont -- 623,000 Wyoming -- 582,000 Senators: D.C. -- 0 Vermont -- 2 Wyoming -- 2 This isn't complicated. Don't let anyone tell you it is. #DCStatehood
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The way some of y’all talk to your BLACK colleagues makes me question how you treat your Black and minority patients.
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I’m actually proud Social Work is FINALLY airing out its dirty laundry. However, adjacent professions are not immune this is every single health profession & discipline that faces such high stakes examinations. If we want a more equitable & just 🌎 we must dismantle & rebuild.
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I like Emma she had to check Jason & remind him that she’s running her own company while selling luxury real estate 💅🏾 #sellingsunset
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It is bananas how I graduated with my MSW in 2018 and had to experience various hurdles in order to obtain hours and take the clinical exam. This profession loves to gatekeep.
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I’m so happy, I’m finally negative. I can see Queer friends again + have a pool day 🌈
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I nearly cried this morning. Love my team SO much 🥰🥹
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We need more Black therapists trained in EMDR.
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3 years
Aww patients and colleagues are buttering me up on my nail game 🥰 #LivingInColor #LiveAuthentically #MedTwitter #SocialWorkTwitter #LGBTQinHeathcare
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@DrTraceyK @t0nybgoode I love this!!! Especially, if relations are amicable.
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Why is 🇺🇸 obsessed with standardized tests?
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10 months
Moving away from my hometown was one of the best things to have ever happened to me. Do you feel the same way?
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Please note income is relative to overall COL. $65k does not go far in NYC, DC, LA, SF etc. Especially if you are single!!!
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We are still celebrating y’all! Colleagues took me to dinner and made me feel SO loved! I could almost cry 🥹
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🍯 you clearly do not understand integrated/collaborative care. This is Why I blocked you. No one is EVER going to diminish my worth and value.
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I think it’s so rad Sandra Bullock used EMDR to treat her active PTSD symptoms after a home robbery.
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Today, I’m 32 and still sassy 💁🏾‍♂️
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Professionalism silenced my Blackness, my Queerness, my Authenticity. Just my thoughts ☮️
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@notcapnamerica Say what?! She looks mid to late 60’s. Looking drier than a raisin.
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This account is pro kink & sexual liberation.
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New dress and shoes have arrived 😁 Yay or Nay? 🌻 🌸 🐥 #spring #fashion #queer #blackhippie
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This is going to be the LAST time I take this blasted exam. I’m determined, claiming it - my credentials and future PP.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
3 years
This is a friendly reminder that people on social media can be multi-dimensional. Just because you interact/follow someone closely doesn’t mean you *know* them.
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Do we really VALUE mental healthcare in this country?
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Says the person that is NOT a trained therapist. Factor in the edu, hours to train, prep before & after a session equates to a $100+ fee. Also, ethically therapists may offer a sliding scale to ensure care is accessible and services are rendered to pops experiencing hardship.
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Paying $100 for a 1 hour therapy session should be illegal. The number one reason why people don’t go to therapy (even when they really need to seek help) is because of how expensive it is. The average price for a 1-hour therapy session in the US ranges between $100 and $250.
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End the narrative that therapists ONLY wear sweaters 🎨 we can be multidimensional 🍯
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All these maskless folx walking around with a wet cough 🤢
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The traditional 9-5pm schedule is not conducive to wellness and modern lifestyles, and can often feel overwhelming and exhausting.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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Today is just getting better 😄 my waiver was approved! I can register for the clinical exam tomorrow. We are going to make this right. I push on. #DeepBreaths
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Y’all I obtained a job PROMOTION and PAY increase 😭. I’m so thankful and happy to be recognized and supported. It wasn’t an easy road but I’m a 🧨 + advocate. #SparkChange #CaseManagers #LCSWloading
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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TW: sexual assault Tim Allen has always been a creep. Don’t let those Santa movies fool you.
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Pop Base
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Pamela Anderson alleges that Tim Allen flashed his penis at her when she was 23 on first day filming ‘Home Improvement.’ “I walked out my dressing room and Tim was in the hallway. He opened his robe and flashed me quickly. He said it was only fair, because he had seen me naked.”
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Umm I actually care about 💰 while creating change within various systems. Statements like this continue to be damaging. #MoneyMatters
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I’m not your conventional therapist 😝
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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Get ready to unleash the healing countdown: 10...9...8... My therapy practice is about to open 🚪, where minds find solace & hearts soar! #blackmentalhealth #lgbtqtherapy #letsgo #mentalhealth #socialworktwitter
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Naps should be integrated for employee wellness.
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Stepping into my birthday week like 🔥 #scorpio #goodmorning #havefun
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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Now I’m livid. I feel like I deserve an apology for the constant gaslighting and the stress I have had to endure.
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🎉 Today is the big day! I am overjoyed to announce the launch of The Capital Therapist, my private practice. It's been an incredible journey to get here, and I can't wait to provide exceptional care. Thank you for your support! ✨ #LaunchDay #PrivatePractice #MentalHealthMatters
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Since everything is about T-Swift or the bird app being on 🔥 in good news I have my 1st nursing admissions interview tonight ✨
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Tomorrow is the BIG day! I have nothing but peace and confidence. I will have LCSW behind my name ✨🙌🏾
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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My ex was a finance bro. He basically made 6 figures with a bachelors degree. As soon as I finished grad school I made $68k in one of the most expensive areas in the country 🫠
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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@LadyBug09195373 @claudiamconwayy With all due respect you’re wrong. Claudia can share her business as she pleases because it is HER story and HER experience.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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My wig finally arrived! Here’s a preview thanks to IG filters. Be gentle, I didn’t beat my face 😂🤗. Otherwise, you will have to wait until Thursday 🌈. #pride
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@POTUS Thank you, President Biden for not giving up 👏🏾 🇺🇸 decriminalize Cannabis at the Federal level.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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I won’t allow an exam to determine me. I truly thought do I want to remain a social worker when I was on the train. This is abusive and honey I don’t tolerate this terrible hazing process.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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The world needs more compassion.
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This is one of the 1st times in my life where I have felt so much love from my community outside of 🩸 family. I’m truly grateful & blessed. My art represents ME 👑 and what I want for “The Capital Therapist” 🌈
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I’m going on a date tonight. He’s super cute 🥰
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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Last night, I had the chance to meet the fabulous @hcdawes 👑. I’m eternally grateful for his friendship, wisdom, 💗, and humor. We are out here LIVING and BEING Black, Queer, Social Workers ☮️💜🌈 #Pride #SocialWorkTwitter #TherapistTwitter #tuesdayvibe
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Happy Social Work Month to the amazing Social Workers in 🇺🇸 and around the world. Whether you work In policy, clinical, or a combination of both, your role is significant and essential. #SocialWorkMonth #EmpoweringSocialWorkers #BeTheChange #socialworkx #FreePalestine
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I really hate how the system pits Social Workers and Nurses against one another. We are all one team and complement one another.
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How do people work in HIGH stress work environments for 30-40 years? Sounds like misery to me.
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Gerald Joseph, MSW, LCSW, ACM, PATP
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Here I am providing folx a friendly reminder that Brené Brown is NOT a clinical social worker. She is a RESEARCHER!!!!
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