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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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Months ago, a family member suggested we see the movie Black Panther as a family event. Sure, works for me. I’m really not the comic book, super hero type, but I love family activities. Then there was the hype and I started to get more interested. I have to admit that did not come […]
Happy President’s Day! I hesitated A LOT before making the decision to publish this post. I considered how it could negatively impact my brand and business. (Have I Ruined My Professional Image?) I wondered if people would understand how it “fits” with my purpose and mission of my business. I decided that my authenticity […]