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12/10/2025

Tis the season to be exhausterwhelmulated. What steps are you taking to combat it?!?! Please share suggestions below!

12/05/2025

Very true!

Not every day is meant for big victories, loud progress, or life-changing moments. Some days are softer… quieter… slower. 🌿 And that’s okay. Because on those days, your only real job is simply to survive gently — to move through the hours with as much kindness toward yourself as you can manage. 🤍

This picture captures that softness beautifully — two little hearts holding onto each other, reminding us that strength doesn’t always look like fighting or winning. Sometimes strength looks like resting. Sometimes it looks like breathing through the pain, holding yourself together when everything feels heavy, or finding one small moment of peace in the middle of chaos. 🕊️

You don’t have to be productive every day. You don’t have to pretend to be okay. You don’t have to carry every burden with a brave face. Some days, surviving with gentleness is the bravest thing you’ll ever do. ❤️‍🩹 Even if all you did today was get out of bed, drink some water, or simply keep going despite feeling overwhelmed — that is enough. You are enough.

Life isn’t always about pushing harder. Sometimes it’s about slowing down, holding onto the people or moments that bring you comfort, and giving yourself the grace to heal at your own pace. 🌤️ So take your time. Rest when you need to. Feel what you feel. And remind yourself that gentle survival is still survival — and it’s more powerful than you think. 🌸

11/17/2025

Interesting information…

Is ADHD a risk factor for developing mild cognitive impairment, cognitive decline, or dementia? Here, an expert sheds light on what the research has revealed — and what is still unknown.

11/17/2025

A recent article highlighted how teachers are leaving the profession not only due to a lack of support from the administration and the parents but also due to out of control children who do not have respect for teachers or adults. I then saw the following:

A child who learns to mock their parents' opinions is not just being 'funny.' They are learning that the easiest way to win an argument is to belittle the other person.

You share a belief, and they roll their eyes, using a sarcastic or mocking tone. You feel foolish, and your first instinct is to get angry at their arrogance.

Here's the deeper truth:

They are not just joking. They are practicing a powerful form of verbal combat. They have learned that making someone else feel small is a fast track to feeling big. They are choosing power over connection.

Their mockery is a test of this new weapon. It's asking, "Can I win by making you feel foolish? Is this how power works?" They are trading a relationship for a cheap victory.

So, do not get drawn into the fight. Refuse to be the target. Calmly say, "I will not be spoken to that way. If you want to disagree, do it with respect, not by making fun of me."

You are not just stopping the mockery; you are teaching them that true strength doesn't need to be cruel.

Author: Arsalan Moin

What are your thoughts on the subject?

11/15/2025

I came across this recently and it made me pause and think. Do you agree or disagree? If in agreement, what version of yourself do you miss the most?

11/02/2025

Recently, an 18 year old commented on the difficulties in adulting. Here is some thoughts to help with the transition.

24. Have the guts to stay in the harder conversations.

11/02/2025

Good advice posted by a colleague…

Can we normalize how hard daylight savings hits for everyone…but especially when you already have anxiety?

You gained an hour last night but somehow this week you feel MORE exhausted. The sun sets while it still feels like afternoon and we feel off and lost.

Here’s the truth nobody talks about: **Your nervous system runs on light cues.** When it gets dark at 5 PM, your body thinks it’s bedtime. But you’ve still got several hours of being on…

This creates a physiological stress response. Your body is confused. Your cortisol rhythm gets disrupted. Your anxiety ramps up because your nervous system genuinely thinks something is wrong.

Add in the approaching holidays, colder weather keeping everyone inside, and the general “winter is coming” energy and yeah, you’re going to feel it in your body.

**What actually helps:**
- Morning light exposure (even 10 minutes)
- Afternoon walk before it gets dark
- Earlier bedtime instead of fighting it
- Extra grace for yourself during this transition

Your body needs about 2 weeks to adjust. Give yourself that time instead of powering down. Seeking extra support? Click on the call button below or email me at ShariBloomberglcsw@gmail.com

10/30/2025

Concerning study…with a promising intervention

Young adult su***de rates are rising in the U.S. For Americans aged 18 to 27, the rate increased by nearly 20% in the past decade. What’s behind the rise, and what are states doing about it?

10/23/2025

Proud to have contributed my expertise to helping other social workers during . Thank you to the NYU Silver School of Social Work for the opportunity! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nyu-silver-school-of-social-work_domesticviolenceawarenessmonth-dvam2025-withsurvivorsalways-activity-7387119938014031872-MoJn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAGvXMUB3n4M8CJxEkRJfyTYUu5LerjU1RE

It’s estimated that nearly 12 million Americans are victims of domestic violence each year, yet, clinicians and advocates are often unprepared for the unique challenges that arise in cases of intimate abuse.

Adjunct Assistant Professor Shari Bloomberg, DSW ’22, who teaches our MSW elective in Social Work & Family Violence, shared three key considerations for social workers who are working with domestic violence survivors.

1. Prioritize Immediate Safety and Planning
The paramount concern is the immediate safety of the adult survivor and any children. Work collaboratively to develop a personalized safety plan, ensuring it is reviewed regularly as circumstances change. Advise the survivor to prepare a ”go-bag” (medications, documents, clothes, and other essentials) for an unexpected escape.

2. Hold Perpetrators Accountable
It’s vital to clearly identify the abusive behavior and hold the abuser solely responsible. Avoid language that minimizes the perpetrator’s actions, such as framing the violence as a “couple’s issue” or mutual “conflict.” Social workers must actively counter the false narrative that survivors are to blame.

3. Practice Trauma-Informed Empowerment
Adopt a supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards the survivor. By shifting the question from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you? you acknowledge the profound impact of trauma on their life. Always treat the survivor as the expert in their own life, respecting their choices and self-determination above all. Your professional role is to provide resources, support, and options, rather than forcing a decision.



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10/23/2025

When was the last time you stopped to contemplate the roses?

10/21/2025

It's frightening to think about the ways we are exposing our kids…

Here's the best 60 second PSA illustrating what we do to children when we give them a smartphone. We ask them to do the impossible. Smartphone Free Childhood x US, thank you for making this video! If you like this video: 🎁 Please share it. It's also on YouTube (link in comments). ➕ Follow them ...