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Work, Work, Work, Work, Work

Debra Totton
30 Sep 2011
Development, Parenting
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Adaptive skills, Chores, Debra J. Totton LCSW, Development, Independence, Life Skills, Parenting, Responsibility, work

Young adult: “My mom was so mean to me! She made me do chores!”
Me: “What kind of chores?”
Young adult: “Dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and washing dishes.”
Me: “How old were you?”
Young adult: “I was in High School.”
Me: (stunned silence) read more

Play Hard

Debra Totton
25 Jul 2009
Communication
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adults, children, Debra J. Totton LCSW, Development, God, heaven, jokes, play, spirituality, teens, Wii

Thought I would share with you a video about play.  I was interviewed on the importance of play in life and how it relates to our spirituality.  This was produced by the youth pastor, Dustin Comm, from one of the local churches in Calimesa. read more

April Foolery

Debra Totton
09 Apr 2009
Communication
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children, Debra J. Totton LCSW, Development, fun, humor development, jokes, laughing, silly meal, talking

I simply love a good joke or the perfectly executed prank.  April 1st is usually the day to get silly.  Personally, I use the entire month to celebrate laughter.  I believe that as adults we need to be able to laugh at ourselves and keep some of the heaviness out of our lives. read more

Debra J.Totton, LCSW
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Calimesa, CA 92320

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