Social workers know denial when they see it. One of the most common – and surely the most seductive – of psychological defense mechanisms, denial as it were cheats reality, permitting us to keep old behaviors and habits of mind intact, no matter how damaging they are in the long run. Sadly, denial is the … Continue reading Denying reality is not an option
Tag: political commentary
Frank Bruni, a top-notch writer
{COMMENTARY} If Frank Bruni is not the best opinion writer in the U.S., I don’t know who is. Here are the opening paragraphs from his column on Sen. Lindsey Graham in today’s New York Times (1/17/18) – One day it’s all sun and sycophantic fun on one of the president’s fancy golf courses, where you’re … Continue reading Frank Bruni, a top-notch writer
The Southern Miss School of Social Work 