It’s officially OFFICIAL! Today is the day I get to share what I’ve been holding in since early 2014. I am returning to my alma mater, Trinity Washington University, as an Adjunct Professor this fall. I am teaching a Special Topics in Human Relations course focused on career development to college juniors and seniors who […]
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Packaged For Success is a thriving training and consulting company that provides success strategies and resources to individuals and organizations. Packaged For Success specializes in program management, youth investment, career development, and personal empowerment. I am so blessed to be able to do work that I love. I am grateful to have found a way
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Social Workers Rock!! I want to get to know my readers better. Instead of writing about myself and my experiences today, I have 10 questions for you (Social Workers) that will help me to support your specific professional needs. Are you ready? Here we go: Are you currently a graduate or undergraduate social work student?
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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