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There’s Pepsi and then there’s Coke. You can choose between Sprite, Sierra Mist, and 7-Up. Would you prefer Sunkist, Fanta Orange, or Orange Crush? These are well-known soda brands, yet every major grocery chain has its own brand of cola, lemon-lime, and orange sodas. The soda market isn’t saturated, there is more than enough […]
Social work is so diverse yet so limiting. The limitations stem from competition, outdated views, and gatekeeping. It seems that social workers have forgotten that the history of social work was not in psychotherapy and that there are 3 practice areas – micro, mezzo, and macro. The unfortunate result is division within the profession […]
My word for 2023 is authenticity. Authenticity requires: Self-reflection Self-awareness Self-acceptance Self-advocacy Self-assurance I’ve said before publicly that if you need me, I’m there. I will show up for others, but I have let myself down or sacrificed my own needs and honestly, I thought that I had passed that phase. Nope. In my commitment […]
Social Work is: A profession An education A skillset A philosophy A methodology A job title or position Social work as we know it and do it today is also a problem. But I believe that social work is also the solution. Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, maybe even a little angry and ready to […]
Grab your SisterFriends, your laptop, and your new year momentum and join me on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 6:30pm-8:00pm virtually for Are You Really Saying YES to Your Social Work Career Success? workshop. Clarity is step number one in my Strategic Career Management framework. As we begin the new year in self-reflection mode […]
Authentic – the quality or condition of being authentic, trustworthy, or genuine; the quality or state of being authentic; reliability; genuineness; referring to the proven fact that something is legitimate or real ‘Authentic’ has become a buzzword as more people decide to “keep it real”. I started writing a blog on authenticity in mid-2022 but […]
Introduction to Social Science Social Welfare As A Social Institution I and II Human Behavior and the Social Environment I and II Principles of Psychology I Approaches to Interviewing Research in Social Welfare Children and Youth in Urban Schools Personal and Community Health Introduction to Anthropology I recently ordered all of my college transcripts. […]
Dear Social Workers, They say you can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum wage work ethic, but that doesn’t apply to you, does it? You are working hard and getting things done. You are giving your all and making nothing into a lot of something. Dear Social Workers, You can no longer afford […]