by smaclaughlin | Jan 31, 2015 | hope for the future, other people's children, problem-solving, resiliency, self-esteem, social work
My full time job used to be recruiting, licensing, and training foster parents in Southern Maine. It was hard work. Many families (parents and children) are struggling. I would love to see a focus on prevention. I’d prefer the cycles of violence, addiction, and...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Dec 3, 2012 | friendship, gratitude, my life, perspective, social work
“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” -Dr. Wayne Dyer I wanted to talk about gratitude today because it’s totally self-serving for me to do so. The more I attend to the concept of gratitude in my life, the more easily I can...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jan 12, 2012 | advocacy for children, balance, emotional intelligence, hope for the future, mindful parenting, my life, perspective, social work
Guest Sermon at Norway UU Church, January 8, 2012 It’s great to be back at this church. My parents have been members of this congregation for a number of years. I have always found it to feel very comfortable here. I guess that’s why they call it a sanctuary. A home...