Tag Archives: mental health

Advocacy Efforts

Posted on May 1, 2019 by msw blog

Practicum instructor narrative evaluation: ______ is tackling some very hot issues right now linked to healthcare reform (or lack thereof) and the impact on people dealing with poverty and homelessness. I am impressed with ______ commitment to understanding and sharing … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged advocate, bureaucratic, community, Direct Practice, eligibility tools, front line, health care, healthcare reform, homeless, How did you get here, inspiration, insurance, internship, Medical jargon, Medicine Hat, mental health, opportunities, passion, politics, poverty, purpose, social justice, social services, social work, social worker, steering committee, strength, super-utilizers, transformation, voiceless, welfare, Youth Advocacy Day | Leave a comment

Stepping Stones :Finding Yourself

Posted on April 26, 2019 by msw blog

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 →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Networking | Tagged Best Practice, burn out, case management, clinical expert, Clinical Social Work, coaching client, conversation, convert, Direct Practice, education, evaluation, faith, family, finding yourself, Goal Setting, group faciliatory, hindsight, How did you get here, inspiration, investigate, LICSW, life choices, life lessons, mental health, mindfulness, opportunities, personal growth professional growth, purpose, resume, self-worth, social work, Stepping Stones, stuck, success, therapist | 2 Comments

Lessons in Boundaries

Posted on April 24, 2019 by msw blog

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 →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged areas for growth, Best Practice, boundaries, choices, Clinical Social Work, competency, constructive criticism, Direct Practice, education, ethical dilemmas, evaluation, faith, Goal Setting, graduate school, grey areas, hindsight, How did you get here, inspiration, learning objects, LICSW, life choices, life lessons, mental health, opportunity, practicum, Tagged assessment | 5 Comments

Autonomous Practice

Posted on April 10, 2019 by msw blog

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 →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged academia, active listening, assessment, career, classroom context, Clinical Supervision, Direct Practice, evaluation, funding, Generalist Practice, graduate school, grant writing, How did you get here, leadership, learning, LICSW, mental health, research evidence, silence, social work, therapist | Leave a comment

Developmental Knowledge 🌱

Posted on April 3, 2019 by msw blog

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 →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged academia, book review, career, Clinical Supervision, clinical supervison, Direct Practice, evaluation, graduate school, hindsight, How did you get here, Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky, leadership, learning, LICSW, mental health, observation, problem solving, professional growth, Secondary Trauma, self-awareness, social work, therapeutic, trauma of abuse, violence | Leave a comment

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