Tag Archives: advice

Why did you become a social worker?

Posted on September 20, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I am often asked “Why did you become a social worker?” My elevator speech is “To provide resources and be the voice for youth and young adults who do not have one”.…

Posted in Career Journal, Networking | Tagged active listening, advice, career, coffee break, elevator speech, expert, How did you get here, interview, interview questions, knowledge, leader, learning, letter of reference, mentor, Networking, professional growth, social work, work | Leave a comment

The Picky Eater

Posted on August 19, 2017 by msw blog

I am a grandmother to two boys, ages 1 and 3.My daughter, who is slightly overweight, feeds them foods high in sugar, i.e. donuts, pancakes with syrup, muffins, etc., for breakfast. She provides dessert after every meal.I have noticed that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged advice, asky amy, co parenting, family, food fight, house guess, internship, life lessons, picky eater, What would you do ? | 2 Comments

Difficult Situations

Posted on July 28, 2017 by msw blog

The origami frog fluttered out of my career journal. When I unwrapped and smoothed it out, it revealed notes from a work shop I had taken during graduate school that still apply today. The page read: Positive ways to handle conflict … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged advice, burnout, career goals, employment, How did you get here, inspiration, journal, lecture, life lessons, mindfulness, notes, personal development, purpose, Reflections, self care, social worker, support, therapy, values | 5 Comments

Managing Your Career

Posted on July 10, 2017 by msw blog

I am a clinical social worker with enough acronyms behind my name to make a toddler feel like he is singing the alphabet song. I was recently invited to take part in a conversation titled “Managing Your Career In Your … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Networking | Tagged adulthood, advice, blue collar, career goals, Condoleezza Rice, discipline, discrimination, education, experts, faith, mentor, pearls of wisdom, public speaking, purpose, social worker, ted talk, white collar, Year of Yes | 2 Comments

Radom Act of Kindness

Posted on June 7, 2017 by msw blog

I want to offer a huge shout out to fellow riders of the northbound Link Light Rail from Sea-Tac to downtown Seattle recently. Mid-route, the doors opened and a homeless man carrying a crate and a shopping bag entered the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged advice, charity, community, compassion, Culture, economy, gratitude, happiness, happy mail, humor, kindness, learning, life, lifestyle, Meals on Wheels, neighbors, Op Ed, pay it forward, realationships, thankful, travel, volunteering | 16 Comments

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