by Theresa Drass | Oct 18, 2024 | #UAW, #UnitedAutoWorkers, Community, Employee Relations, Men's Health, Mental Health, Trauma, UAW, United Auto Workers, Values
My late uncle, grandfather, and father were all UAW workers. They all worked together in the same plant throughout their adult lives. By all accounts, none of them were stupid or lazy. The language, skills, and dedication they, and their fellow UAWers used were...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 9, 2024 | Community, Consultant, Mental Health, Trauma, Values
The unprecedented vitriol many of us are witnessing, experiencing, and grieving as of late keeps making the psych nurse in me repeatedly ask myself, “whyyyyyy?, why now?” And I keep answering myself, in part, with references back to this book; I invite you to consider...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 7, 2024 | Lawsuits, Legal Nurse Consultant, Medical Malpractice, Mental Health, Motivational Monday
I’ve posted often about defense medical exams (DMEs) often proving to be a distressing experience for already traumatized, injured individuals. The process of reliving the traumatic event, often in a clinical setting, can trigger a range of emotional responses,...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 5, 2024 | Behavioral Health, Community, Inclusivity, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health
October 6th marks German American Day, a celebration honoring the significant contributions of German immigrants to the United States. As a proud German-ish American myself, I’ve always held a meaningful connection to my heritage. Growing up, I learned about my...
by Theresa Drass | Oct 3, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Earth Day, Environmental Health, Mental Health, Mindfulness
⛪Commemorating his death in 1226, October 4 is the feast day of one of my favs, St. Francis of Assisi (though it’s said he passed close to midnight of the 3rd). I asked Google Gemini to explore his relevance in light of today’s mental health crisis. 🕯️ 📜St. Francis of...
by Theresa Drass | Aug 19, 2024 | Consultant, Mental Health, Motivation, Motivational Monday, Music
Just as Bruce Springsteen is making his way to Philadelphia this week to electrify the crowd, coincidentally, I just recently ended up in his hometown of Freehold, New Jersey, igniting my very own #LNC #DME stage. There’s a palpable energy in both our journeys – a...
