Tag Archives: Direct Practice
Stepping Stones :Finding Yourself
One of my favorite sayings for clients and students is “A mountain is NOT built in a day, it is one small rock at a time that makes that beautiful mountain.” I, love Kathryn Crawford’s pebble analogy and will be referencing … Continue reading
Lessons in Boundaries
Student’s description of areas of competency and areas for growth: This quarter my practicum instructor, and I spent time exploring discussing boundaries with patients and other social service providers. The area of boundaries- this is an area that I can … Continue reading
Autonomous Practice
Student’s description of site-specific activities this quarter: This quarter I was able to link my Advanced Generalist practice course to my practicum site, because one of the assignments was to write a grant proposal. The assignment allowed me not only … Continue reading
Developmental Knowledge 🌱
Student’s description of site-specific activities this quarter: To further my growth and developmental knowledge of the social workers’ profession. This quarter I attended a diverse Youth in Transition seminar, as well as Secondary Trauma training with author Laura Vandernoot-Lipsky. ___ … Continue reading
Conversion Therapy
I pulled out the crumbled ball of newsprint and smoothed it out. The headline “Pass Bill to Restrict Abusive Practice of Conversion Therapy” jumped out at me like some mad neon leopard. My blood began to boil, and I instantly … Continue reading