Beth Burkstrand-Reid
@bethburkstrand.bsky.social
Lawyer turned clinical social worker. Mom to a radical librarian and a D1 women’s hockey player. I adopt too many Greyhounds — and causes.
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*Dogs and other timeline cleansers
* Mental Health tips
* NCAA D1 Women’s Ice Hockey
* Reproductive Health
*Dogs and other timeline cleansers
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December 3, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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Mental health awareness has grown more entrenched in sports and society, but players said they still sometimes feel more comfortable working through struggles and hopes with the privacy of a journal.
NFL players are finding freedom and peace — in their journals
How do NFL players put their thoughts to rest? By writing them down.
wapo.st
November 30, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Mental health awareness has grown more entrenched in sports and society, but players said they still sometimes feel more comfortable working through struggles and hopes with the privacy of a journal.
Reposted by Beth Burkstrand-Reid
What makes Maine special? The stories, people, and traditions we share—especially during Thanksgiving. Since 1872, the Press Herald has chronicled these moments that matter. Today, you can help preserve local journalism for future generations with a tax-deductible donation. #thankful
November 27, 2024 at 2:32 PM
What makes Maine special? The stories, people, and traditions we share—especially during Thanksgiving. Since 1872, the Press Herald has chronicled these moments that matter. Today, you can help preserve local journalism for future generations with a tax-deductible donation. #thankful
Practicing gratitude does *not* mean pretending that everything is ok. Rather, you practice having gratitude while knowing that contrary emotions can simultaneously exist. Neither cancels the other. Life is a “but, also” not an either or. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comm...
The Magic of Gratitude
3 easy ways to add more gratitude to your daily routine.
www.psychologytoday.com
November 26, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Practicing gratitude does *not* mean pretending that everything is ok. Rather, you practice having gratitude while knowing that contrary emotions can simultaneously exist. Neither cancels the other. Life is a “but, also” not an either or. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comm...
As a law student, American University allowed my newborn to come to class if needed
(and provided a place to breastfeed). When I later taught, I often held a student’s newborn (twin!) during class. Students bring their kids on stage when collecting their diploma. All students should be so supported.
(and provided a place to breastfeed). When I later taught, I often held a student’s newborn (twin!) during class. Students bring their kids on stage when collecting their diploma. All students should be so supported.
A pregnant law school student asked to move her exams away from near her due date. She was denied, until her friends stepped in: cnn.it/3Z2bRkO
A pregnant law school student said her request to move her exams from her due date was denied. Then her friends stepped in | CNN
Brittany Lovely is expecting her first child in early December. Her final exams at Georgetown University Law Center are at the same time.
cnn.it
November 25, 2024 at 4:41 AM
As a law student, American University allowed my newborn to come to class if needed
(and provided a place to breastfeed). When I later taught, I often held a student’s newborn (twin!) during class. Students bring their kids on stage when collecting their diploma. All students should be so supported.
(and provided a place to breastfeed). When I later taught, I often held a student’s newborn (twin!) during class. Students bring their kids on stage when collecting their diploma. All students should be so supported.
I have a weekend off from being a hockey mom. What does one do with a bye week? (Shattuck did not train me for this.) I don’t own weekend wear that isn’t scarlet emblazoned with a dog…
November 21, 2024 at 5:54 AM
I have a weekend off from being a hockey mom. What does one do with a bye week? (Shattuck did not train me for this.) I don’t own weekend wear that isn’t scarlet emblazoned with a dog…
Reposted by Beth Burkstrand-Reid
In the wake of a lengthy graduate worker strike, Boston University said it will not accept any new PhD students in a dozen humanities and social sciences programs in the coming academic year.
It’s one of the most aggressive cost-cutting moves undertaken by a major Boston-area school.
It’s one of the most aggressive cost-cutting moves undertaken by a major Boston-area school.
BU says it won’t admit PhD students in a dozen humanities and social sciences programs - The Boston Globe
The college will not accept students in English or history, weeks after graduate students ended their seven-month strike.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 20, 2024 at 7:23 PM
In the wake of a lengthy graduate worker strike, Boston University said it will not accept any new PhD students in a dozen humanities and social sciences programs in the coming academic year.
It’s one of the most aggressive cost-cutting moves undertaken by a major Boston-area school.
It’s one of the most aggressive cost-cutting moves undertaken by a major Boston-area school.
Social workers (clinical and casework) are leaving the profession in droves. High stress, low pay, horrific treatment. Very sad to see so many talented colleagues leave.
Turnover among caseworkers is a troubling norm in the child welfare system, according to parents, foster families, and union representatives.
But the problem grew worse during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social workers quit the Massachusetts child protection agency in droves.
But the problem grew worse during the COVID-19 pandemic, when social workers quit the Massachusetts child protection agency in droves.
Social workers have quit DCF in droves, costing children stability and delaying family reunifications - The Boston Globe
High workloads, less stressful employment options, and disillusionment are playing a role in DCF's worst staffing problems in years.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 19, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Social workers (clinical and casework) are leaving the profession in droves. High stress, low pay, horrific treatment. Very sad to see so many talented colleagues leave.
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Just my 2 cents. But my goal is to ignore the trolls. Give them zero attention. Block them if they annoy me.
I think the worst thing we can do on this site is re-create the ad hominem/ personal attacks that occur across comments on Twitter/insta/tiktok/ etc
I think the worst thing we can do on this site is re-create the ad hominem/ personal attacks that occur across comments on Twitter/insta/tiktok/ etc
November 19, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Just my 2 cents. But my goal is to ignore the trolls. Give them zero attention. Block them if they annoy me.
I think the worst thing we can do on this site is re-create the ad hominem/ personal attacks that occur across comments on Twitter/insta/tiktok/ etc
I think the worst thing we can do on this site is re-create the ad hominem/ personal attacks that occur across comments on Twitter/insta/tiktok/ etc
My activism when busy rule of one. 1 small daily act (say something supportive to someone working to better things). 1 larger weekly (catch up on chosen news/determine ways to help). 1 large monthly (volunteer). 1 big yearly (protest/longer volunteer). We can all do this or more.
November 18, 2024 at 3:55 AM
My activism when busy rule of one. 1 small daily act (say something supportive to someone working to better things). 1 larger weekly (catch up on chosen news/determine ways to help). 1 large monthly (volunteer). 1 big yearly (protest/longer volunteer). We can all do this or more.
My self-care rule of one: one tiny thing a day for mental health (for me it’s always slowly washing my face with my fav cream). 1 larger a week (for me, a social event). 1 larger a month (drive out of the city, spend time outside.) 1 largest a year (a trip).
November 18, 2024 at 3:50 AM
My self-care rule of one: one tiny thing a day for mental health (for me it’s always slowly washing my face with my fav cream). 1 larger a week (for me, a social event). 1 larger a month (drive out of the city, spend time outside.) 1 largest a year (a trip).
I’ll emphasize to stay in your line. Find one cause/organization and focus your efforts. Spreading thin equals burning out.
November 18, 2024 at 3:46 AM
I’ll emphasize to stay in your line. Find one cause/organization and focus your efforts. Spreading thin equals burning out.
My feed!
* Mental Health tips
* NCAA D1 Women’s Ice Hockey
* Reproductive Health
*Dogs and other timeline cleansers
* Mental Health tips
* NCAA D1 Women’s Ice Hockey
* Reproductive Health
*Dogs and other timeline cleansers
November 18, 2024 at 3:33 AM
My feed!
* Mental Health tips
* NCAA D1 Women’s Ice Hockey
* Reproductive Health
*Dogs and other timeline cleansers
* Mental Health tips
* NCAA D1 Women’s Ice Hockey
* Reproductive Health
*Dogs and other timeline cleansers
I have no idea what I am doing here except trying to escape the evil doers at the other place.
November 18, 2024 at 1:57 AM
I have no idea what I am doing here except trying to escape the evil doers at the other place.