Portia Rouse, LCSW-C, is the Founder of Minds Over Matter, LLC. Minds over matter means being able to control your mind to address the matters of life through awareness, trainings, and events related to mental health and self-care. Minds Over Matters provides educational services, namely, providing online and in-person workshops, webinars, courses in the field […]
Kenia Maldonado is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Anger Management Facilitator in New York City. She is the owner of OnBoarding Solutions, LLC which supports Social Workers in understanding and owning their power through confidence building and talking points to advance their Social Work and leadership opportunities. Her motto is “There is Money
March is National Social Work Month. World Social Work Day is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand together to advance our common message globally. The theme for 2021 Social Work Month is Social Work Is Essential. This year, World Social Work Day was recognized on March 16th with the theme
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Social work is about helping people. Social workers are essential to community well-being, which is why the theme for this year’s Social Work Month is Social Workers Are Essential! I taught Introduction to Social Work virtually last semester. We discussed ways the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the US economy. Four ways include: • Record unemployment
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Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting helps high-performing women of color in human services leadership go from overworked, underpaid, and unappreciated to energized, well paid, and helps businesses recruit, hire, train, and retain great employees. Welcome to March Ladies! March is Women’s History Month Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s (often overlooked) contributions to history,
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I do what I love and I love what I do. Many have advised entrepreneurs to refrain from discussing politics and alienating potential customers. I disagree. My business, founded to fit my life, is based on my core values and beliefs. We CANNOT separate politics from life – or business. Politics impacts our lives in
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The global coronavirus health panademic has forced us to pivot in all areas of life. Our Annual Pack A Purse™ Drive was no exception. For the safety of all of my volunteers and donors, I decided against accepting new and used purses in the same ways and cancelled our Annual Purse Packing Party. Five Ambassadors
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I love my work! I always have. I always will. Even when I fell out of love with my job, I still loved my work. My work and my job are not the same. December is my time to slow down and plan. One of the questions I wanted answers to was what adaptations need
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How did we get here? I ask myself that question multiple times a week! The state of this country is disheartening and embarrassing. It’s time to shift the pendulum in the opposite direction. The more important question is how to we get out of here? Please VOTE! Many died for me to have the ability
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October Is Emotional Wellness Month Check your mood! The leaves are falling. The weather is cooler. The days are shorter. It’s autumn. As the seasons change, often our moods do as well. October is a great time to reflect on your emotional wellness. We’re in the 4th quarter of a year that has been filled
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