Quotes for Clinicians

“One of the most important things we can do in therapy is to sit still.”

Jeanine M. Jones, LMSW

"Housekeeping ain't no joke." Louisa May Alcott/Little Women

Life is tough. Life is hard. Whatever you do, “Remain paws-itive.”

Unknown – Photo of Luna compliments of Victoria Jones, BSN, RN, CPN

“I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.”

Ernest Hemingway

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”

Fred Rogers

"The fruits of your labors may be reaped two generations from now. Trust even when you don't see the results." Henri J.M. Nouwen

"The one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders." Deuteronomy 33:12

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said; people will forget what you did; but people will never forget how you make them feel.”

Maya Angelou

"The journey from teaching about love to allowing myself to be loved proved much longer than I realized." Henri J.M. Nouwen

“Our glory is hidden in our pain, if we allow God to bring the gift of himself in our experience of it.”

Henri J.M. Nouwen

“He heals up the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Psalm 147:3

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”

Virginia Woolf

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”

Psalm 32:8

“Our first responsibility in the midst of violence is to prevent it from destroying us.”

Henri J.M. Nouwen

“A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?

Albert Einstein

“Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.”

Rabbi Hyman Schachtel

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

Steve Jobs

“When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”

Lao Tzu

“One doesn’t find a relationship: one creates a relationship.”

Irvin D. Yalom

“Talk low, talk slow and don’t say too much.”

John Wayne

“He who has a ‘why’ to live can bear almost any ‘how.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

“This is the thing: What you don’t let begin can never end. And this is the second thing: If you don’t let yourself fall apart, you will never be completely together.”

Geneen Roth

“Real love ought to be more like a tree and less like a flower.”

Mya Robarts

“My work with patients enriches my life in that it provides meaning in life.”

Irvin D. Yalom

“The final stage of healing is using what happens to you to help other people.”

Gloria Steinem

“The day she let go of the things that were weighing her down, was the day she began to shine the brightest.”

Katrina Mayer

“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.”

Steve Maraboli

(Image compliments of Lunography Images)

"Do the best you can until you know better." Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou

"Whatever you decide to do make sure it makes you happy."
Paulo Coelho

“When you meet your enemy or your foe, praise him, bless him, and let him go.”

Unknown

Quotes for Clinicians

“One of the most important things we can do in therapy is to sit still.”

Jeanine M. Jones, LMSW

"Housekeeping ain't no joke." Louisa May Alcott/Little Women

Life is tough. Life is hard. Whatever you do, “Remain paws-itive.”

Unknown – Photo of Luna compliments of Victoria Jones, BSN, RN, CPN

“I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen.”

Ernest Hemingway

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”

Fred Rogers

"The fruits of your labors may be reaped two generations from now. Trust even when you don't see the results." Henri J.M. Nouwen

"The one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders." Deuteronomy 33:12

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said; people will forget what you did; but people will never forget how you make them feel.”

Maya Angelou

"The journey from teaching about love to allowing myself to be loved proved much longer than I realized." Henri J.M. Nouwen

“Our glory is hidden in our pain, if we allow God to bring the gift of himself in our experience of it.”

Henri J.M. Nouwen

“He heals up the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

Psalm 147:3

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”

Virginia Woolf

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”

Psalm 32:8

“Our first responsibility in the midst of violence is to prevent it from destroying us.”

Henri J.M. Nouwen

“A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?

Albert Einstein

“Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.”

Rabbi Hyman Schachtel

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

Steve Jobs

“When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”

Lao Tzu

“One doesn’t find a relationship: one creates a relationship.”

Irvin D. Yalom

“Talk low, talk slow and don’t say too much.”

John Wayne

“He who has a ‘why’ to live can bear almost any ‘how.”

Friedrich Nietzsche

“This is the thing: What you don’t let begin can never end. And this is the second thing: If you don’t let yourself fall apart, you will never be completely together.”

Geneen Roth

“Real love ought to be more like a tree and less like a flower.”

Mya Robarts

“My work with patients enriches my life in that it provides meaning in life.”

Irvin D. Yalom

“The final stage of healing is using what happens to you to help other people.”

Gloria Steinem

“The day she let go of the things that were weighing her down, was the day she began to shine the brightest.”

Katrina Mayer

“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.”

Steve Maraboli

(Image compliments of Lunography Images)

"Do the best you can until you know better." Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou

"Whatever you decide to do make sure it makes you happy."
Paulo Coelho

“When you meet your enemy or your foe, praise him, bless him, and let him go.”

Unknown

Ageing, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Health, Loneliness, Psychoeducation, Relationships, Social Isolation

The Importance of Social Relationships for Seniors

July 16, 2022

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The Heart’s Way for Creative Clinicians

Introduction

The importance of social relationships for seniors cannot be underestimated. Strong and nurturing friendships play a vital part in maintaining both physical and mental health later in life.

This blog post will be a departure from our typical posts. It will take the form of a video blog as opposed to a written one. In actuality, it is a leap of faith for me…as I tip-toe out of my comfort zone into a new and different format. If it is met with your approval, I will make efforts to create more videos. I appreciate your honest feedback and constructive criticism!

And now, the video!

The Importance of Social Relationships for Seniors

Resources discussed in the video

Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions (CDC)

Nurturing Friendships Later in Life (The Heart’s Way, Imagery and Insights)

This post contains links to additional resources (highlighted in blue above.)

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