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College Accommodations Under Section 504: A Field Guide for Social Workers and Therapists
In college there is no “504 plan” like K–12. Students get disability accommodations through the campus disability services office under Section 504 and the ADA. Your role is to help clients translate clinical needs into functional impacts, provide clean documentation, and coach self-advocacy.
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Iep Vs 504: A Plain-English Parent Guide With Email Templates (2025)
What each plan does, who qualifies, how to request an evaluation, and what to say in meetings. Includes copy-ready emails, a checklist, and a starter list of accommodations.
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An Ancient “Mystery King” at Abydos: What Therapists and Social Workers Can Learn
Archaeologists uncovered a massive 3,600-year-old royal tomb at Abydos in Egypt. The king’s name is missing, the rooms are huge, and the context reshapes a turbulent chapter of history. Here is what this discovery teaches us about identity, loss, ethics, and practice in the therapy room.
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Therapy-Speak Decoder: 9 Buzzwords People Misuse + Better Scripts
A quick guide to nine mental-health buzzwords we toss around online. Learn the real meaning, when it applies, and what to say instead so your words connect instead of confuse.
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Consensual Power Exchange (D/s) as a Regulation Tool: What Research Suggests
Can a consensual, sometimes non-sexual D/s structure reduce stress and decision fatigue? What the literature shows, how to do it safely, and clear limits.
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Boundary One-Liners
One-sentence boundaries that are short, specific, and kind. Real-life scripts, context for when to use them, pitfalls, a practice plan, and a quick quiz. Estimated read time: 7–8 minutes.
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Repair Attempts That Work: 25 Phrases to De-Escalate a Fight
When tension spikes, one small move can stop a spiral. A repair attempt is a brief effort to restore safety and clarity. Use these phrases and a simple three-step routine.
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Everyday Executive (Dys)function: Why "Easier" Tasks Are More Difficult for the Adhd Brain and Tips to Overcome
Why “easy” routines feel hard with ADHD: a look at executive function, effort costs, and practical ways to make nightly tasks easier to start.
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Unexpected Trauma-Informed Series, Part 1 – Hospitality Workers: Care Beneath the Surface
Hospitality jobs are fast-paced, high-stress, and often thankless—yet they put workers face-to-face with the public every day. This first installment explores how trauma-informed care can transform the hospitality industry by promoting safer work environments, reducing burnout, and improving guest i
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Trauma-Informed in Unexpected Places: Series Overview
This is the intro to a 36-part series exploring how trauma-informed care can improve overlooked professions by creating safer, more supportive workplaces.
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Pokémon, Play, and Perspective: What Small Joys Can Teach About Connection
Reflecting as an adult and social worker, I explore how even casual experiences with Pokémon show the value of openness, community, and mental health support—and how shared play can offer lessons for connection and resilience.
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What Is a Conditional Use Permit—and Why Should You Care?
Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) can reshape neighborhoods quietly. Learn what they are, how they work, and why staying informed protects your community.
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What If Prohibition Never Ended? A Cultural and Policy Perspective
What if alcohol was still illegal in the U.S.? This deep dive explores prohibition’s legacy, cultural impacts, and the policies we still live with today.
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Inside the Meetings: What Small-Town “Access” Often Misses
Small-town meetings may be public, but that doesn’t mean they’re accessible. Here’s what civic “engagement” really looks like—and why it needs to change.
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How Losing Touch with Nature Became a Cultural Wound
What if our anxiety, grief, and loneliness are rooted in more than just personal pain—but in a deep disconnection from the natural world itself?
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Why I Write: A Personal Introduction for Readers
If you've landed on this page, welcome. I'm BKay, and this is the story of how I got here—not just as a writer, but as a therapist, parent, educator, and human being navigating healing and complexity.
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Setting Intentions
Setting a daily intention can help improve mood, make better choices, and live a more fulfilling life.
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Recipe Review: Cake Batter Fudge (2014 vs 2025)
I first reviewed this no bake cake batter fudge in 2014. I remade it in 2025 with a couple of small changes and new notes on sweetness, texture, and easy classroom or party variations.
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Courtroom Observation- Permanent Planning Review Hearing (San Bernardino County)
A personal look into the dependency court in San Bernardino County, specifically a Permanency Planned Review hearing for a young child whose permanent plan is long-term foster care/guardianship.
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Veggie Breakfast Burrito: A Light, Protein-Packed Start to Your Day
This is a high-protein way to kick off your day, packed with flavor and sneaky green veggies. Light but filling, this veggie burrito pairs perfectly with fruit and milk for a balanced breakfast that actually keeps you full.
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10 Real-Life Ways to Solve Conflict Without Losing the Relationship (or Yourself)
Learn 10 therapist-informed strategies to handle relationship arguments with more clarity, empathy, and actual resolution—instead of cycling through the same old fights.
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Sparkling Strawberry Punch (a New Twist on an Old Favorite)
A refreshing twist on a vintage punch recipe passed down from the Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook (c. 1980). Updated with fizzy flair and optional wine, it’s perfect for parties and always disappears fast!