Tag Archives: homelessness

Excerpt from a Career Journal: Balancing Act

Posted on December 11, 2021 by msw blog

This is my second quarter of graduate school and I’ve realized I haven’t mentioned my dream of starting a nonprofit once. My focus and priorities have been on welfare policies and homeless youth. I recently decided I am going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged balancing act, Board members, excerpt, future self, graduate school, homelessness, How did you get here, journaling, medical respite, priorities, purpose, social worker, steering committee, welfare policies | Leave a comment

Community

Posted on July 19, 2021 by msw blog

When it comes to finding your community, two words: Don’t settle. Even if no one in your life “gets” you now, your people exist. Intend to find them, have faith they will find you, and know your meeting is certain. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged apperances, authenticity, character, community, compassion, friendships, homelessness, honesty, inspiration, kindness, lifestyle choice, martha beck, Networking, opportunities, prayer, success, support system | 3 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

Excerpt from a Career Journal: A Crisis Intervention Specialist

Posted on October 3, 2020 by msw blog

“God is always on time and knows what you need. It is we who are impatient and indecisiveness.” I found those words on a faded post-it and they made me smile, pause, and reflect, as it was stuck to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged application, cps, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Direct Practice, employment opportunities, excerpt, God, homelessness, impatient, indecisiveness, mental illness, relationships, social services, social worker, substance abuse | Leave a comment

Appearance Alone

Posted on July 8, 2020 by msw blog

His name was David, but most just called him “the street fiddler.” David was a disheveled, older man who was a regular fixture in popular places in our city, serenading passers-by with unusual skill at his violin. In exchange for … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged accomplishments, affluent, apperances, assumption, community, compassion, death, donation, homelessness, kindness, music, Negative thought, obituary, prayer, prestigious, Street person | 6 Comments

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