Death and Life

A Day in the Life of a Hospice Social Worker

A Day in the Life of a Hospice Social Worker

By Lisa Pahl, LCSW Mar 25, 2025

Explore a day in the life of a hospice social worker as they navigate interdisciplinary meetings, family consultations, and patient care. The role involves addressing social factors, anticipatory grief, and...

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Externalizing the Problem: A Tool for End-of-Life Providers and Caregivers

Externalizing the Problem: A Tool for End-of-Life Providers and Caregivers

By Lisa Pahl, LCSW Mar 18, 2025

In my work with family caregivers, I use the "externalizing the problem" technique from narrative therapy, which involves seeing the issue as separate from the individual. For example, Bob, who...

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