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Social Work Month Interview with Ebony Davis, MPA, MSW, LCSW-C

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Social Work Month Interview with Ebony Davis, MPA, MSW, LCSW-C

  Ebony Davis currently works as a consultant helping practitioners create gender responsive services in substance abuse treatment and recovery services.  She specializes in working with disenfranchised youth and families and those involved in the criminal justice system. Her passion to be a change agent in the community and give a voice to the voiceless […]

Social Work Month Interview with Laila El-Asmar, LCSW-C

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 12, 2018 | Comments Off on Social Work Month Interview with Laila El-Asmar, LCSW-C

  Life changing, under-valued and versatile are the three words that Laila El-Asmar uses to describe the field of social work.   Laila earned a Master of Social Work degree from The National Catholic School of Social Service at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC in 2002. She completed the clinical track. Laila […]

Nicki Loves Travel

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 9, 2018 | Comments Off on Nicki Loves Travel

  So, you already know that “Nicki Loves Cupcakes’ and “Nicki Loves Social Work” but did you also know that “Nicki Loves Travel”? Yes.  I love to travel – day trips, mini vacations, out of state conferences and retreats and, local, regional, and international vacation.  One of my personal and professional 2018 goals is to […]

How Much Should You Disclose To Your Intern?

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 7, 2018 | Comments Off on How Much Should You Disclose To Your Intern?

  A large part of my social work education and training is centered around professional boundaries and appropriate self-disclosure.  Client confidentiality and privacy are also core elements. Have you struggled with how much about your personal and professional life to share with your intern? Do you wonder how distant is too distant or how close […]

31 Ways Social Workers Can Practice Self-Care

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 5, 2018 | Comments Off on 31 Ways Social Workers Can Practice Self-Care

  “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” March is Social Work Month.  The 2018 Social Work Month theme “Social Workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions” shouldn’t just apply to the work we do on behalf of our clients. As social workers, we must be our own best leaders, advocates, and champions. While the purpose of the […]

NASW: Social Work Month 2018

By Nicki Sanders | Mar 2, 2018 | Comments Off on NASW: Social Work Month 2018

  National Association of Social Workers – Social Work Month 2018 Social Workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions.   March is Social Work Month Every day the nation’s 650,000 social workers act as advocates, champions and leaders who make our society a better place to live. For instance, school social worker Rochelle Gauthier in New Orleans advocates […]

Social Workers: Get Interviewed For Social Work Month Blog Series

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 28, 2018 | Comments Off on Social Workers: Get Interviewed For Social Work Month Blog Series

  Packaged For Success was created to share tips and strategies for achieving success on your own terms. I love that my social work degree has allowed me to connect all my passions in my business. I love social work!   If you’ve been reading my blog or following me on social media for a […]

Every Intern Needs A Professional Portfolio

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 26, 2018 | Comments Off on Every Intern Needs A Professional Portfolio

  At the onset of every internship, I ask my interns what they want to learn, do, and gain. This, in my opinion, is the most important question to ask and the foundation for internship success. Confidence, competence, and credentials are the three pillars in my career development strategy. Each pillar can be showcased in […]

Review Your Human Resources Policies Before Starting An Internship Program

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 23, 2018 | Comments Off on Review Your Human Resources Policies Before Starting An Internship Program

  The success of an internship program depends on several factors including effective and efficient systems and processes.  There are many things to consider before you start an internship program in order to build it on a solid foundation. In order to implement and manage a successful program you will want to review your human […]