Category Archives: Reading

Best Practices in Literacy

Posted on October 22, 2020 by msw blog

Mr. Nembhard had planned to become a social worker, but turned to library science as a career instead, earning a master’s degree in 1987. As a branch manager, he saw the role that libraries played in social services. Many people, … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity, Reading | Tagged Best Practice, education, employment, homeless children, housing, learning, library, literacy, new york, poverty, purpose, shelters for families, small libraries, social services, social worker, story time | 2 Comments

Does the Unboxing Experience Matter?

Posted on October 13, 2020 by msw blog

Directed consumer start out, which are mushrooming like crazy, typically don’t have retail spaces. Most start out as e-commerce businesses. What is becoming really important for these brands is the unboxing experience. Boxes are always part of the packaging design, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged consumer, corrugated box, creativity, designers, details, gift ideas, joy, logo, marketing, message, online shopping, packaging design, product, shopping, sticker, swag, Unboxing | 3 Comments

Afraid of Falling?

Posted on October 11, 2020 by msw blog

I love the quote the article “Afraid of Falling? For Older Adults, the Dutch Have a Cure“ ended on “You practice the things you know you can do, and not the things you can’t.” Falling as we age is one … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged aging, aging parents, autonomy, baby boomers, Best Practice, care givers, community, elder abuse, elder care, elderly, falling, group work, obstacle course, osteoporosis, preventive measures, psychological, ramps, recreation, senior citzens, silver sneakers, sterotypes | 6 Comments

Purpose

Posted on October 10, 2020 by msw blog

Your purpose is not some elusive hidden treasure that reveals itself all at once in a blaze of euphoria. Contemplating your purpose and taking aligned action is a process, a sometimes scary and painful process that unfolds over time. Sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged action, awareness, capability, creativity, dreams, faith, imagination, inner voice, intention, journey, lifetime, meaningful, possibilities, process, purpose, Rich Fernandez, treasure | 2 Comments

In Texas, People With Mental Illness Find Work Helping Peers

Posted on October 9, 2020 by msw blog

Reading the headline “In Texas, People with Mental Illness Find Work Helping Peers” my mind flashed to Recovery coaches and peer mentors — known in Alcoholics Anonymous as “sponsors”. These individuals have helped those addicted to alcohol or drugs for … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged clinical experience, clinical social worker, Community Mental Health, Continuing Education Credits, effective listening, ethics, holistic care, mental health professionals, mental illness, peer mentors, Peer specialists, peer support, Psychiatrist, Recovery, Recovery coaches, sponsors, Texas, therapist | 5 Comments

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