How Does Housing Affect Crime Rates? Exploring the Role of Stable Housing in Reducing Recidivism
When you work with individuals transitioning from incarceration, you quickly learn that stable housing is a must for successful reintegration. There’s a strong correlation between housing stability and preventing recidivism. So, how does housing affect crime rates in practice? Let’s find out. Understanding Recidivism The cycle of recidivism affects far too many ex-offenders. So, what […]
Self-Care for Providers During the Holiday Season
The season of giving can be a humbling experience for helping professionals, a reminder that behind our education, licensure and emotional support cardigan, we’re just people. Overwhelming client needs can leave us depleted while navigating the holiday season, and all that it brings up, in our personal lives. While we’re quick to discuss self-care with […]
Listening and Learning: How Clients Teach Us About Holiday Celebrations
The holiday season has a reputation for presenting us with unique challenges but experience helped me reframe this time of year, at least in the context of learning. By approaching holiday-centric conversations with a client-centered perspective and open curiosity, you’ll find the season of giving actually has a lot to offer. Clients as Experts: Understanding […]