I will forever shout from the rooftops that “social workers do not take a vow of poverty”! I will forever challenge the notion that accepting financial struggles somehow makes a social worker more morally superior. I adamantly refuse to accept the notion that social workers should leave the profession if they want to make […]
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The International Federation of Social Workers – Global Definition of the Social Work Profession: “Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility, and respect for diversities are central to
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Do you have an interest in sustainability, conservation, agriculture, or policy? Social work is in the perfect position to further environmental justice and promote sustainable development. As Sport Social Work and Financial Work continue to create new ways to expand their impact, I encourage social workers to explore the opportunities and possibilities in eco-social
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Here is what I posted on Facebook bright and early yesterday morning – Tuesday 9/26: “This video came on while I had Lifted on BET Gospel playing in the background while I worked on yesterday. I wasn’t really ‘listening’, or so I thought! I woke up this morning hearing the verse, “It’s not my
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Text message conversation with a client this morning: Client: “You probably don’t have this issue considering you’re an educator but I’ll ask anyway. Do you have a time figuring out what to write for your accomplishments because you don’t receive it as that because it’s a regular part of your job?” Me: “Absolutely, Everyone
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It’s September and back to school is in full effect! I am excited to support social work students at two new institutions this month. September 15, 2023 – Social Work: Myths, Movement and Magic Social Work Career Exploration Workshop Series The University of Texas at Austin | Steve Hicks School of Social Work
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If been there, done that, and have the T-shirt to prove it was a person, it would be me. I know what it’s like to be ready for something new or different but feel like you don’t know what you should do next. I know what it’s like to find yourself in similar situations
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I am a natural leader who previously downplayed my leadership strength. My leadership superpower is creating effective leaders – empowering amazing professionals to honor their education and experience to move into formal and informal leadership roles. To show up, claim their power, and be seen. Recently, I made changes in my business so that
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A major issue with the social work profession is that career exploration is not encouraged and the avenues for career exploration are often unknown. Social work is so much more than child welfare, medical social work, psychotherapy, and school social work. I am my own case study. I have never had a job with
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Earlier in 2023, New Edition blessed their fans with the Legacy Tour to commemorate 40 years since the release of Candy Girl. Legacy is such an appropriate descriptor – I have literally grown up with New Edition. They are my favorite group of all time – as you likely already know. No other group
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