I have written in the past about my male classmate who was pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work with the goal of becoming the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services. I had never dreamed that big before. Not only had I not considered that my degree could help me run […]
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Many people enjoy playing trivia board games or watch games shows on television. There is an entire TV network dedicated to game shows. Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud are two of my favorites. Just like our bodies, our brains need stimulation to remain in peak shape. One of the best ways to keep our
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I’m not taking it anymore! What is IT? IT is any Social Work license exam. Last year I said to my friends, family, and colleagues that this year I would take the exam to earn my LGSW credential. Well, changed my mind…BACK! I knew when I entered college in pursuit of a social work degree
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I worked as a Case Manager for many years. Case Management doesn’t have a universal definition. One organization describes case management as a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s needs. Generally speaking, case management refers to the coordination of services and resources
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I have always been the practical one who plays it safe and rarely makes decision in haste. One of my greatest skills, talents, habits is planning. I am the Queen of Planning. My planning skills are a huge benefit to my clients. I’m confident that I can get you prepared to move up to, walk
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If you are a Facebook user you have probably read a few interesting things about your Facebook friends in the last week. I read the “game” updates that appeared on my timeline but had no desire to join the game so I didn’t comment. Then a friend posted a powerfully transparent status that sucked me
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Clarity = clearness or lucidity as to perception or understanding; freedom from indistinctness or ambiguity I am Nicki Sanders, Chief Visionary Officer of The Teen Toolbox. I am a youth advocate and life skills expert who uses my Packaged For Success™ program to help teens age 14-21 set goals for life after high school
Like many working adults, I attended classes in the evening while pursuing my Master’s degree in Social Work. There were very few men in my courses. I don’t remember the gentleman’s name or the class we were taking together but there was a discussion about our career goals. While many female come classmates expected to
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Packaged For Success™ is not just a portfolio development program – it is a brand – my lifestyle. I founded The Teen Toolbox because I am my client. Through the Packaged For Success Program I deliver the customer service and support that I wanted to receive. I created programs and workshops that were not
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Packaged is a common theme in my programs, services, and blog posts — Packaged For Success™, Pack-A-Purse. Being ready and/or prepared is a common theme in my life. I think it’s part of my DNA. I’m drawn to news stories and movies where people survive for days in the wilderness or in a blizzard. I
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