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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · 7d

My latest Substack, wherein I go to water aerobics and drive to work and end up on a cautionary journey through blame, projection, and the importance of assessing power and systemic issues before we turn on the annoying person next to us.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 13d

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A yellow square with a quote about zine making and art by Sara from folkweaver.substack.com, discussing the non-capitalist value of art and the importance of collaboration and community.

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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · 14d

Generous scholarships available to those who would benefit from them! I attended for free the first time as a new professional!

Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · 14d

As new President Elect of the Board of MAGPS, I am thrilled to invite you to consider this upcoming conference in Baltimore. MAGPS is a wonderful conference for learning about and experiencing group therapy skills and dynamics, but it's also relevant for any therapist or social worker! Join us!

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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · 15d

In this episode, we discuss a relatively new treatment for depression, ketamine, as well as the power and importance of friends in our lives. We also discuss how and why our culture doesn't support the value and importance of friends. Fight fascism...make friends! And more, in this episode...

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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Sep 3

For many folks, the hardest part of getting sober isn't giving up alcohol, it's the social weirdness that ensues. So, I decided to make this sober Bingo card that may be helpful in taking the edge off of weddings and other big events in early sobriety #sobersky

Sober Bingo!

The experiment mindset and distraction you didn't know you needed for the first big wedding, cocktail party, or family event where you aren't going to drink.

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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Aug 27

Feeling tired, depleted, exhausted, or like you can't keep up? This tool may help you explore if that's a "me" problem or something bigger going on with how the world around you is supporting you.

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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Aug 20

Important news you can use: Self-silencing is making women sick. I work with a lot of women in my practice on becoming more disappointing, as this author writes, as well as in "being just a little less competent." Well worth a read.

Self-Silencing Is Making Women Sick

For women, being more disappointing could be a lifesaver, writes Maytal Eyal.

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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Aug 20

Two GenX therapists raised by Boomers and who see many of their children in therapy discuss this perplexing generation and offer some theories, guesses, and perspectives. Links to the full episode here: open.substack.com/pub/winwwu/p...

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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Aug 13

Need a therapist in Virginia? Our new associate, Robyn Gearey, may be a good fit for you. We're so glad she's joining us next month at the Shift Happens Collective!

Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Jul 30

Women are not only silencing themselves to a great degree, but we're often not letting our friends or therapists know what's really going on with us. The reason? Patriarchy, of course. More here: shifthappenscollective.substack.com/p/are-you-tr...

Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Jul 24

In Episode 23, we get into therapy terms that are sometimes not used correctly, and why we think that is. Join us to learn more about boundaries, narcissism/toxic people, depression, trauma bonding, and more! Substack summary: open.substack.com/pub/winwwu/p...

Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Jul 23

A text message from @katiejettwalls.bsky.social got me thinking about family photos, and what they might have to do with our psychological well-being. Full reflection on my Substack: shorturl.at/SZKlJ

Why the family pictures in my office aren't all smiles and perfect poses.

Can how we take and display family photos help increase self-compassion and empathy for others? I'm not sure what the experts would say, but intuitively, I think so.

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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Jul 16

New substack article with resources on choosing a therapist now available, also with a link to the workshop I'm co-leading this Saturday on Zoom with @lsherper.bsky.social on relationship education for women in heterosexual relationships. Spots still open if you want to register!

Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Jun 30

Sad how rare that's getting in social work generally.

Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Jun 30

Online dating! People shopping! What a strange thing to do! And yet, it's hard to date or find friends these days without doing it! What to do? We have thoughts! Episode summary here, or listen to me and @pauladatkinson.bsky.social blab on anywhere you listen to your podcasts! tinyurl.com/bdd7bp8a

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profmattdecarlo @profmattdecarlo.bsky.social · Jun 17

Oh, they are scared!

The statement confirms what advocates said. ASWB implemented changes on 3/31, announced on 4/10, updated guidebook on 4/14.

Breaks were always allowed. Why do this?!

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Exam break policy - Association of Social Work Boards

Recently, coinciding with the vendor transition for exam administration, ASWB implemented a policy that provides the social work licensing exams in two distinct sections of 85 questions with a break i...

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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Jun 18

Oops, forgot to tag her so others can follow!: @lsherper.bsky.social

Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Jun 18

"Should I Stay, Commit, or Go?: An Educational Workshop for Women To Learn About and Explore Concrete Tools for Considering Marriage, Divorce and Relationship Agreements from a Feminist, Non-patriarchal Point of View". On Zoom. July 19. $25.

Should I Stay, Commit, or Go?: Exploring relationships from a feminist POV

A workshop for women to explore tools for considering marriage, divorce & relationship agreements from a non-patriarchal point of view.

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Lisa Kays @lisakays.bsky.social · Jun 18

A brilliant piece by my colleague, Lisa Sherper, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, on her reflections on heterosexual marriages after years as a couple's counselor and therapist to women and men. She and I are collaborating on the upcoming workshop,