HOPE While You COPE with Sarah

Join me as I dive into the importance of self-love and self-acceptance, destigmatizing mental health and getting help, the challenges surrounding loss and illness, and more thoughts and observations about life and the world!I am a clinical social worker and have worked in the field of chronic illness, end of life, grief and loss, and mental health. I currently work as a therapist in private practice and also advise and supervise social work students.I am very active on LinkedIn and invite you to check out the videos and content I've put out there to get an idea of what I'm about :-)!Please email me at hopewhileyoucope@gmail.com with any suggestions or feedback! Looking forward to hearing from you!Thank you so much for the support as I begin this exciting endeavor!All of my podcasts are also available in video form on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qEXrOKvg-B6X2E5H8CNeg

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EPISODE 6: Opportunity Won't Knock

Are you sitting around waiting for the next big thing to happen to you? Spoiler alert, chances are it won't happen. Taking initiative and putting yourself out there are RISKY, but WORTH IT! Join me as I dive into some of my own experiences putting myself out there and the rewards I've seen! Support the show

Oct 06, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 6

EPISODE 5: The Authenticity Paradox

Everywhere we turn, we are being told: "Be authentic!" What does it mean? Could it possibly be that the more authentic we try to be, the less authentic we are? Check out this episode to hear my take on this :-) Support the show

Sep 29, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 5

EPISODE 4: Breaking Stigma Since High School

My childhood and teenage years were profoundly impacted by my ADHD - pre-diagnosis and post-diagnosis. I felt stupid, lazy, and ashamed. Thinking back, I was amazed at what I remembered doing in my senior year of high school--- tune in and let me know what you think! Support the show

Jul 20, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4

EPISODE 3: Can I Help If I Haven't Been Through It?!

A common question that is raised to therapists is: If you haven't been through x (death of a spouse, addiction, chronic illness, etc.) how can you help me? How can you relate to me? How can you truly understand what I'm experiencing. In this episode, I go through some pros and cons of helping individuals who are dealing with something you've experienced. I also tie in some personal experiences that reflect this dilemma! For video version of these episodes, check out my YouTube channel! Thanks fo...

Jul 15, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3

EPISODE 2: What Do YOU Know?! You're SO Young!

When I first became a social worker, I was so worried that my youth would be a big disadvantage. As I trained, as I grew professionally, I realized that AGE really has nothing to do with it! Support the show

Jul 12, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 2

EPISODE 1: The Best Way to Start is... to START!

I refuse to get stuck in analysis paralysis and actually START this podcast! I introduce the different topics I'd love to cover in this podcast. Thanks for the support! Support the show

Jul 09, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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