Category Archives: Career Journal

Excerpt from a Career Journal: What Was the Lesson

Posted on November 11, 2020 by msw blog

Today I wrapped up ___ hours of clinical supervision with _________. During my time with her I accumulated ______ hours of direct client practice. I am slowly making progress toward the insane criteria the state has set for one to … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged client practice, Clinical Supervision, clinician, criteria, How did you get here, learning opportunity, licensed independent Clinical Social worker, LICSW, persistent, social worker, stipulations. | Leave a comment

Communication: Gotcha Questions

Posted on November 6, 2020 by msw blog

Gotcha Questions are tough, because the goal is to make you anxious, flustered, embarrassed, guilty or angry. Gotcha questions often begin with “Why” or “How come,” and they account for about 45 percent of questions people ask, such as “I … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged advantages, anxious, calm, clarification, communication, conversations, dialogue, Embarrassed, emotional development, flustered, Gotcha questions, guilty, questions, tone of voice, tough conversations, why | 2 Comments

Excerpt from a Career Journal: Program Coordinator

Posted on November 4, 2020 by msw blog

Yesterday I had an interview for a Program Coordinator position at _______ shelter. It would be so wonderful if I could land this position. The position is two evenings a week and one weekend a month. I feel this position … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged Clinical Supervision, compassion, employment, excerpt, failure, homeless shelter, How did you get here, interview, interview questions, journaling, judgmental, opportunity, Program Coordinator, social worker, success, supervisor | Leave a comment

Excerpt from a Career Journal: Expect It!

Posted on October 28, 2020 by msw blog

“We discover who we are not by wrestling with our circumstances, but by listening to God’s guidance. Work clarifies and enhances our purpose. It does not define it. Prayer defines our purpose. Meditation crystalizes it. Stillness shows us how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged balance, boundaries, Circumstances, Direct Practice, education, excerpt, guidance, How did you get here, internship, learning experience, mantra, Meditation, practicum, purpose, social worker, therapist, therapy | 2 Comments

Excerpt from a Career Journal: Guidance

Posted on October 14, 2020 by msw blog

I am embarking on my practicum journey and I am being drawn to the homeless and youth community, particularly the medical side. I believe this knowledge will come in handy one day. I want to be able to facilitate both … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Charity | Tagged Audrey Hepburn, excerpt, healthcare services, homelessness, How did you get here, intern, Lions Club, medical social worker, practicum, quote, social worker, therapy, youth | 3 Comments

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Communication: Gotcha Questions

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