Message from a t-shirt by Social Edition If you are a religious or spiritual individual, you may have been taught that miracles happen when there is no hope of a positive outcome. The Websters dictionary definition of the word miracle is: an extraordinary event that manifests divine intervention in human affairs, or an extremely outstandingContinue reading “Is the price of miracles more costly than opportunities and possibilities?”
Author Archives: Patricia Osborne Randolph, MA, MFT
“I know he/she well!” Is it a helpful statement?
“It is okay to be supportive, just don’t be a know-it-all” Patricia Osborne Randolph, Creator and President of VOB There are times when an individual may use the statement “I know he/she well” about someone they have known for a long time. How reliable is a long relationship with someone, to the knowledge of his/herContinue reading ““I know he/she well!” Is it a helpful statement?”
Being in the middle, can cause the development of burnout
There may come a time when one finds him/herself in the middle of conflict between 2 individuals personally or professionally. This can lead to the development of burnout due to attempting to provide support for both individuals who are at odds in the conflict. No one wants to see people who they enjoy spending timeContinue reading “Being in the middle, can cause the development of burnout”
It is not hard to recognize when someone is triggered in a work conversation
When there are conversations between co-workers, or management and staff, there is a thin line between building a supportive relationship or insulting and dismissing feelings. Triggers are negative emotions and feelings that are displayed by an individual who experienced trauma in his/her past. When the employee experience a challenging conversation or action by others itContinue reading “It is not hard to recognize when someone is triggered in a work conversation”
New Year, New mindset, New opportunities
The start of a New Year presents an opportunity to restart, reset, and renew. This is the time when an individual reflects on the success or lack of success to achieve goals from the year before. Resolutions or Vision Boards of what to achieve for the new year are stated and documented. Having the mindsetContinue reading “New Year, New mindset, New opportunities”
Holidays deadlines has always been a gateway to burnout development
There is a lot that has to be completed during the holiday season professionally and personally. When we think of the holiday season professionally, we tend to think of the Fiscal year budget, project and product reviews, year-end production and loss analysis, and what it is that maybe improved upon or removed for the wayContinue reading “Holidays deadlines has always been a gateway to burnout development”
Is it appropriate to be Thankful for what one has and still express emotions and feelings?
Meal image courtesy of Pearl Butler, MA, LPC There are times when one has to reflect on the beauty, joy, and support in his/her life. During the holidays family and friends gather to eat while acknowledging the appreciation of having survival essentials and the support of others during challenges or concerns. Is it appropriate toContinue reading “Is it appropriate to be Thankful for what one has and still express emotions and feelings?”
Caregivers may develop burnout because they are human beings, not AI or robots
I have heard that being a caregiver requires sacrificing emotions, feelings, and time for the well-being of the individual who is the client. Does this mean that caregivers have to accept and allow poor behaviors by those who he/she is providing service. There is a growing number of individuals who are choosing to be paidContinue reading “Caregivers may develop burnout because they are human beings, not AI or robots”
Exams and tests can crush an individual’s confidence
Since my early adulthood I have observed that exams and tests are used as proof of the knowledge, not skills, needed to retain to a job position in a professional field. Some employers may use position exams or tests to determine the competency of the current employee for the possibility of promotion. Is this processContinue reading “Exams and tests can crush an individual’s confidence”
“You can achieve anything you put your mind to!” A fairytale or the truth?
In my childhood I remember being told the “fairy tale” statement of “you can achieve anything you set your mind to” by adults in my life. This statement set in my developing brain, as a child, a false reality that I would be able to conquer all I wanted in my life if I setContinue reading ““You can achieve anything you put your mind to!” A fairytale or the truth?”
Voices of Burnout (VOB) 