The Resiliency of the Human Spirit
I sit with people who are sick or dying and witness peace and chaos, dysfunction and despair, humility and strength, beauty and pain. Almost 19 years after starting my career, I'm in awe of the...
View ArticleOur Clients/ Ourselves III - You are Under Arrest - Trace/ Truse/ Ruse/ Use/...
Our Clients/ Ourselves III - You are Under Arrest - Trace/ Truse/ Ruse/ Use/ Us – e - a poem by Gregory Gross, MSW.
View ArticleYou Mean Pizza Isn’t a Food Group? The Role of Social Work in Health...
My policy class partnered with Love Your School, addressing the effects of obesity and the ability of children to learn and be successful in school through improved access to healthy food, increased...
View ArticleA Rewarding Social Work Career
Retired social worker Phyllis Babrove reflects on the rewards of the profession.
View ArticleMs. Ellen* - Social Work at the End of Life
I was informed that Ms. Ellen was actively passing away and that her family was unable to make it to be at her bedside. As I sat with Ms. Ellen, I held her hand, letting her know she was not alone.
View ArticleThe Little Social Worker That Could…
“Oh, my,” the social worker trembled. “I am but one little social worker.” “I am not mighty...I am but a mere mortal with no cape, no super powers nor mysterious capabilities.” “Alone, I am weak.”
View ArticleWhat I Have Learned About Being a Social Worker
A chance meeting prompted me to be thankful for all the blessings in my life. I am excited about my future career, and I am honored to be a social worker.
View ArticleMy Future in Social Work
I didn't know what I wanted to major in. Then, one day I realized my passion for social justice.
View ArticleUnifying Latin American Families - Visual Art
“Unifying Latin American Families” presents a group of arms tattooed with different kinds of Latin American traditions’ images, surrounded by signs indicating uncertainty. This art piece was inspired...
View ArticleProgress Through Perseverance and Compassion (and a Little Bit of Butter)
While she was certainly a challenge, and not at all what I envisioned, Ms. B taught me that I should strive to enter any new client situation with perseverance, patience, compassion, empathy, and maybe...
View ArticleActive Listening in Social Work: The Value and Rewards
Active listening and being fully present with others cannot be underestimated. Every person has a story and every person wants to be heard.
View ArticleWhy Be a Social Worker? (Poetry)
Why be a social worker? A poem by Monique Smith, MSW student at the University of Texas at Arlington.
View ArticleThe Value of Social Policy Practice for Social Work Professionals
More resources need to be allocated to promote policy practice and integrate macro and micro levels in social work programs.
View ArticleInforming Your Teaching Through Coffee Walkabouts: Micro Social Work Skills...
During coffee walkabouts, I hear concerns and worries, I get to know about people's lives, I get asked for advice, and I get to share a few laughs. It is amazing how people will open up when they don't...
View ArticleBeing Present: Social Work's Gift
What I have loved most about the positions I have held in clinics and agencies is being able to be present. The ability to be present is to be completely in the moment and to listen, really listen with...
View ArticleIf I Had To Do It All Over, I’d Choose Social Work (Again)!
I’ve always been proud to be a social worker - it’s a profession that embodies the very core of who I am and who I want to be. And with all of the difficult things going on worldwide, I find myself...
View ArticleSelf-Care, A-to-Z: “C”-ing Stress - Changing the Lens From Personal Problems...
Let’s “C” how to change the meaning ascribed to stressors from personal problems to powerful and positive possibilities using Hill's ABC-X framework.
View ArticleBook Review: The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other...
Book review of The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Helping Professionals.
View ArticleBook Review: Adoption at the Movies: A Year of Adoption-Friendly Movie Nights...
Book review of Adoption at the Movies: A Year of Adoption-Friendly Movie Nights to Get Your Family Talking.
View ArticleBook Review: Learning From Baby P: The Politics of Blame, Fear and Denial
Book review of Learning From Baby P.
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