Tag Archives: race

Struggle for Professional Identity

Posted on January 16, 2020 by msw blog

I have been hired as a software-engineer team leader for a group, most of them older White men. I expect challenges to my authority because of my youth, race and gender. Can you recommend strategies to help me take charge … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged attitude, Authority, communication, confidence, conflicts, diversity, document, education, emotions, employment, Ethnic background, faith, gender, managment, opportunity, Perceptual differences, personal strategy, race, shadowing, skills, team work, Tension | Leave a comment

The “Girl” Stays

Posted on December 12, 2019 by msw blog

Boys Scouts of America dropped the “Boys” from their name, which allows them to open the door for girls and to be all inclusive. Good for them, some may say. I, however, love Megan Ferland’s, CEO of Western Washington Girl … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged ability, and gender identity, Boys Scouts of America, Challenges, community, confidence, decision-makers, Ethnicity, gender identity, geographic location, Girl Scouts, inclusive, leaders, leadership, Megan Ferland, membership, problem-solvers, race, religion, sexual orientation | 7 Comments

Colored Mindfulness

Posted on October 27, 2019 by msw blog

How has your understanding of mindfulness changed? I am still a woman, still mostly white setting. But now part of being mindful is understanding the power and sending the power privilege I have acquired on my journey -and remembering where … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged courage, Deana Simmons, emotions, faith, insight, justice, life, maid, mindfulness, power, privilege, race, racisim, Women of color | 3 Comments

Authentic Self

Posted on August 7, 2019 by msw blog

Practicum instructor evaluation of student’s competency and areas for growth _________ is very respectful of the youth and diversity that is _________. _________ is extremely competent in cultural awareness and is helping the youth be culturally aware by arranging a … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged active listening, compassion, confidence, cultural awareness, Empowerment, gender, How did you get here, insight, inspiration, leadership, mentor, mindfulness, mindfulness intervention, purpose, race, sexual orientation, socail worker, socioeconomic status, therapist, vulnerable populations | Leave a comment

Familiar

Posted on June 14, 2019 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

Posted in Reflections | Tagged born, childhood innocence, familiar, friendship, gender, hanging, hospital, monkey bars, place of birth, playground, race | 3 Comments

Tag Archives: race

Struggle for Professional Identity

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