Tag Archives: policy

Homework Reform

Posted on September 11, 2018 by msw blog

Reading this article Never Mind the Students; Homework Divides Parents I found myself supporting, Jane Hsu’s program “PDF,” or “Playtime, Downtime And Family-time.” I often tell parents/guardians “Life is not going be about standardized tests and all things learned in … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged academia, design, Downtime And Family-time, education, homework assignments, knowledge, libraries, lower income students, math, math class, playtime, policy, progress, racially insensitive, social work, students, teacher | 2 Comments

A Legacy

Posted on August 3, 2018 by msw blog

I want to create a policy that will stand long after I’m gone, to prevent social ills and to mitigate the adverse impact of them- – Ayanna Pressley Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged advocacy, Ayanna Pressley, Code of Ethics, confidentially, conflicts, consultants, decision making, education, employment opportunities, graduate school, impact, laws and polices, legacy, morals, Negotiation, oppression, outreach, policy, political belief, principles, problem solving, social policies, social worker, support, values | 2 Comments

Bacon Lentil Spinach Soup

Posted on January 25, 2018 by msw blog

My rule is firm: when you see a client on the street, follow their lead. Disclosing that they know you and vice versa is at their discretion. If they say hello, mimic that. If they nod, quietly mimic that. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged bacon, bargin bin, boundaries, choices, cooking on a budget, dry goods, farmers market, gifts, Home Ec., lentils, life lessons, policy, pot luck, potatoes, realationships, scotch bonnet red, social policies, social worker, soup | 7 Comments

Holiday Boundaries

Posted on November 23, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Can I buy a gift for my client?” “Can I accept gifts?” “Can clients and students give each other gifts?” Some clinicians may say NO giving clients gifts, others may say it’s…

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Networking | Tagged akwardness, Black Friday, boundaries, cyber monday, E-weekly, family, friends, gift exchange, gift guide, holiday, holiday shopping, holidays, inappropriate gifts, inspiration, policy, psychology, redbox, therapy, thoughts, white elphant | 6 Comments

Parmesan Gratin, with a Side of Appropriate Boundaries

Posted on October 2, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Rich, creamy, and cheesy potatoes smothered in heavy cream and parmesan goodness are sure to be a hit.” That is the nonchalant statement I made the other night to a young woman…

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged boundaries, Budgeting, casserole, cheese, choices, gifts, gratin, Home Ec., Kitchen Adventures and tagged boundaries, life lessons, policy, pot luck, potatoes, realationships, social policies, social worker | Leave a comment

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