Blessings, Misery, Madness and Blessings (BMMB): The Cycle of Addictions
Blessings, Misery, Madness and Blessings (BMMB): The Cycle of Addictions by L.T. Force, Ph.D Gerontologist It is amazing how we learn. Our species is completely alert and: “Open for Business”. There are things we learn across our lives - based upon “studying and focus” - also known as “Intentional Learning”. In contrast, there are things we learn across our life - incidentally (without study or focus). In the field of Learning Psychology - we know “Incidental Learning” is mor
Holidays! Here they Come! (I don’t mean the dates - I mean your Family Members!)
by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist In my Theories of Social Casework Class - the first assignment I ask the students to complete is to create a 3-Generation Genogram. **** Definition: Genogram: A genogram (also known as a McGoldrick–Gerson study,[1] a Lapidus schematic[1] or a family diagram[2]) is a pictorial display of a person's family relationships and medical history. It goes beyond a traditional family tree by allowing the user to visualize hereditary patterns and psych
Caregiving? Surprised? You Shouldn’t Be!
Caregiving? Surprised? You Shouldn’t Be! by L.T. Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist In the days of old - “Caregivers” were known by a different name - historically, they were referred to as a different name - they were called “Family”. In the days of old - we lived and died together - as a “Family”. What changed? Everything changed! When was it, and what influenced the change in our attitudes and behavior (and title) associated with caring for an older family member? Part of the ch
Pulse: We All Have One!
Pulse: We All Have One! by L.T.Force, Ph.D. Gerontologist Fingerprints. What is it we always say about fingerprints? Usually, the discussion about fingerprints focuses on how unique and individualized they are. **** Fingerprints: (Definition) fingerprint, impression made by the papillary ridges on the ends of the fingers and thumbs. Fingerprints afford an infallible means of personal identification, because the ridge arrangement on every finger of every human being is unique
