Tag Archives: social work

Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance

Posted on January 29, 2020 by msw blog

How homeless families are helped- The support system is a sprawling mix of agencies and programs offering everything from parenting classes to different levels of housing, each with its own rules and time limits that often are tied to funding. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged apartments, case managers, domestic violence, homeless, homelessness, Hospitality, housing, Housing the homeless, Human rights, illusions, Permanent Housing, shelters, social work, support system, tent city, the Homeless crisis, transitional housing | 2 Comments

When Is It Okay to Lock Children Up for Noncriminal Offenses?

Posted on November 5, 2019 by msw blog

When Is It Okay to Lock Children Up for Noncriminal Offenses? My immediate answer is NEVER EVER! Let me be frank- this article Is it ever OK to lock up runaway kids? Public officials weigh inenrages me. David Edwards makes … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged children, detention facility, drug treatment, hard questions, juveniles, liability, mental health, mental health counseling, politics, protocol, public office, Runaway, social justice, social work, social worker, status offenders, violence | 4 Comments

My Why?

Posted on August 21, 2019 by msw blog

Over the course of Real Life of an MSW I have been asked about my tagline “Build more bridges than walls.” I was even informed I may want to change it when the current occupants of the white house took … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged clinical evaluations, community, Direct Practice, diversity, Empowerment, homelessness, How did you get here, Human Service Providers, opportunity, oppression, outreach, political analysis, purpose, safe gathering space, social justice, social work, tagline | 4 Comments

Helping Hand

Posted on August 12, 2019 by msw blog

Doing service is so good for us that we can’t even imagine the benefits. In fact, doing service is necessary for living well. Yet, when we do it to look good, because we think we should, or because it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Charity | Tagged ego, encouragement, faith, gratitude, happiness, humble, insight, inspiration, integrity, kindness, life, love, mindfulness, pay it forward, social work, thoughtfulness, volunteering | Leave a comment

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, social work, socioeconomic status, therapist, vulnerable populations | Leave a comment

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