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Too Many Social Work Interns Are Being Mistreated and Misguided

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 21, 2023 | 0 Comments

  An internship can be described as a work-related learning experience for persons who wish to gain hands-on experience in a certain industry or occupational field. The U.S. Department of Labor has established 7 criteria to determine whether an intern should be paid or unpaid (there is more leniency for nonprofit organizations). The Department of […]

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Words Are Powerful and They Matter

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

That old saying, “Stick and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is 100% false. Words are powerful and they matter. It is a fact that words can hurt or they can heal. “Speak what you seek until you see what you’ve said.” We use affirmations, declaration, and proclamations because we […]

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Saying NO to Hustle and Grind

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

  I made this post on my personal Facebook page today (4/17/23). “As I look back over my life, I was never into hustle and grind culture. It didn’t make sense for my life. I was intentional about taking jobs that allowed me to take my daughter to school and have flexibility for field trips, […]

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Let’s Talk All About It: Diversity in Social Work Careers on Instagram Today

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

  Join Us On Instagram Today at 12:00pm EST – @nickisandersceo Let’s Talk All About It: Diversity in Social Work Careers – @talk_allaboutit Cynthia Agyeman-Anane: “If you frequent my page (@talk_allaboutit), you know two things: I love being a social worker and two, I’ve taken many different career paths along the way. My social work […]

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Integrity and Authenticity: Video Blog of the Day

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

  For over a decade I have posted new written blogs on my website on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. That didn’t happen today.  Instead, a video blog happened…check it out. A video blog in place of a written blog today. 1. Operating in integrity. 2. Showing up fully. 3. Being authentically Nicki. Stay tuned… Social Work […]

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Still Taking Time For Myself Today

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 10, 2023 | 0 Comments

  Every now and again I fall back into busyness…and that is exactly what happened in February and March. That’s why I dedicated my milestone birthday weekend to introspection and alone time. Don’t worry, I will make time for outward celebrations soon. Yes, I am still taking time for myself today. I will be back […]

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I’m Out of Office Today and Monday

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 7, 2023 | 0 Comments

  IMPORTANT: I am out of the office today and Monday to celebrate my milestone birthday. We are closed from April 7th through April 10th, 2023. Sending Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday love and light to all who celebrate. Happy spring break and Easter Monday to all those on spring break. Happy Birthday to Me! […]

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Both Nicki and Hip Hop turn 50 in 2023

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 5, 2023 | 0 Comments

  In 1973, Richard Nixon was President of the United States of America, a gallon of gas was 0.40, the average price for a new home was $32,500.00, the Miami Dolphins won the Super Bowl, Roberta Flack released Killing Me Softly With His Song, and Nicki and Hip Hop were born. Hip Hop has gone […]

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Welcome to April 2023!

By Nicki Sanders | Apr 3, 2023 | 0 Comments

  Welcome to April 2023! April is: Internship Awareness Month Stress Awareness Month Financial Literacy Month My birthday Month – It’s Aries season and I am a few days away from a milestone birthday! Social Work Month 2023 has ended and so has quarter 1. This first full week of April and the first full […]

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