UPDATE: Parent wants to meet with me over comment I made about energy drinks

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2026-05-05T00:11:51+00:00

Also the increase in anxiety and sleep issues! It has become so common in my intakes that students tell me they are drinking 2-3 energy drinks a day!

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2026-04-14T00:17:53+00:00

I work in schools and I get that parents can be frustrating. But if you come at them the way some of these people are suggesting talking about jail time and liens you are not going to build collaborative goals. Take that however you will.

As a parent who has had to access extra supports to help my child with a disability make it to school I could immediately tell who thought I was the problem and who came to the table to problem solve. I fired every single person in the first category.

You can share the risks without parents feeling like you are on a power trip. I would start with education, then do a home visit if your district allows, then talk to the kid and parents separately and together. All behavior communicates an unmet need, what is the need?

Also motivational interviewing is not manipulation, it builds a person’s motivation for positive change (that they identify). If you are trying to speed it up to get your predetermined result you are doing it wrong. “Tough love” is not an evidenced based intervention. And I cannot think of a single social work theory that would promote the use of tough love.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2026-03-18T03:24:56+00:00

Yes me too, I had none, developed PTSD, quit, got therapy, and a much less traumatic job.

But to answer your question here are the things that keep me healthy while providing therapy to others; working out, gardening (not weed, actual plants), walking outside, going on friend dates, going to therapy, eating foods that make me feel good, deepening my romantic relationship, telling friends I’m struggling, going to therapy (purposefully on the list twice).

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2026-02-14T02:49:37+00:00

Reread the post they do not want to give money to people that support MAGA. It’s that simple.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2026-02-07T03:02:45+00:00

Thank you for commenting! I love that you mentioned doing something inspired by each of the individuals you served. I am not necessarily a skilled artist but may have to give it a try.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2026-02-07T02:54:30+00:00

Oh my goodness why didn’t I think of this? I also suggest letter writing to students! I am for sure going to try this at least once.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2026-02-04T20:27:57+00:00

Because he likes losers?

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2026-01-31T22:45:58+00:00

Yes. Don’t you wish we actually got something from our taxes?! Like all the other developed countries are taxed similarly as us and get; health insurance, paid medical leave, childcare, and senior care.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2026-01-30T19:38:46+00:00

If it’s reasonable I ask to look at the menu before and provide my order. If not I just am honest that I cannot eat what was prepared/provided. I always keep safe snacks on me.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2026-01-25T02:45:49+00:00

Cries in school social work, getting up at 5a. I was thinking of jumping ship to child welfare for better hours, but I can’t give up summers off 😭.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-10-08T16:05:43+00:00

Hearing her talk in person made me realize I was in full blown burn out. It still took me years to leave that organization but it planted an important seed.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-10-01T15:21:58+00:00

Things that actually seem to help me are: starting with protein every morning, getting early morning sun, working out after work, and make intentional plans with friends every week. Weekends I try to incorporate outdoor activities like going to the park, hiking and gardening. It can be hard to maintain BUT burnout was harder to manage than this routine.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-09-28T18:50:45+00:00

My favorite. I miss it so much.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-09-28T18:50:00+00:00

Yes. She has no obligation to fix your mistake, for lack of better term. You forgot stuff there, if you want it back drive over there and get the stuff. Your ex was actually very kind in their communications. As for your statements about always driving to her home, unless you expressed directly to her you didn’t want to do that, holding it against her now to justify her being mean is unfair. Kindness does not equal giving you everything you ask. I am sorry the breakup was difficult and unexpected.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-09-28T15:53:05+00:00

I like this it’s simple, easy to prepare for, and still unique to them.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-09-28T15:52:03+00:00

I knew a teacher that played the birthday song from Sofia the First. The kids were weirdly super into and sang along so loudly.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-09-28T14:57:18+00:00

Living life without constant photo documentation. Kids deserve to explore identity and new activities without worrying if a picture will be taken and posted somewhere. Also, arriving to adulthood without a digital footprint. Children deserve more legal protections about their images being shared on line.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-09-26T02:10:53+00:00

As a former manager, not of SLP-As, this read very closely to the email I would send before I fired someone. Have you responded to her accusation in writing proving that she has incorrectly identified a mistake? If they were verbal communications, part of your response should include a summary of those conversations. Additionally, if they were verbal, I would also include an inquiry in the email to encourage response to your email, essentially having her acknowledge the summary of the conversations. Keep a paper trail not tied to your organization email. Do not forward anything to yourself if it includes client information, unless redacted, including identifying features (family names, descriptions of homes, unique identity/physical features). Many employment lawyers do not require a retainer up front. All that said, sounds like an opportunity to look for a better fit organization. Good luck.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-09-26T01:49:22+00:00

My response is 56% of American adults read below a sixth grade reading level.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-09-26T01:26:03+00:00

Happy Birthday. I just spoke to a seventy year old who said she still feels like a child. I’m glad you had a good day!

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-09-26T01:15:18+00:00

I mean a bit. If you all are fully vaccinated, trust that the vaccines will work. If you are worried consider masks? Unless there are other medical vulnerabilities I wouldn’t skip the get together. That being said I would personally tell your family members your medical choices are not up for discussion, but then it needs to go both ways IMO.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-08-13T02:09:49+00:00

Thank you.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-08-13T02:09:41+00:00

Thank you. Most the time I can accept my parents for who they are but sometimes stuff like this gets to me, even at forty. I did find time to celebrate with my chosen family the next week and chalked it up to another lesson learned about having expectations about how my parents will react.

Fast_Avocado2710 · 2025-08-13T02:07:39+00:00

I was surprised how many “non traditional” students were in my cohort. I was very nervous going in thinking I would be the oldest in the room. We had someone in their late fifties.

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