Tag Archives: social worker

Here for You

Posted on December 17, 2019 by msw blog

For some people, comforting strangers is all in a day work. I’ve been a bartender everywhere- neighborhood bars, cocktail bars, dive bars, a Korean karaoke place. Other than pouring drinks, the job is pretty much this: Predict people’s needs, then … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged active listening, bartender, cocktails, comfort and support, gender, generosity, healing, mixologist, reinforcement, social support, social worker, strangers, Vanessa Armin | 4 Comments

Community Resources

Posted on November 13, 2019 by msw blog

Practicum instructor evaluation of student’s competency and areas for growth _________ uses all the support systems in her life to obtain the most information on any subject. She is incredibly knowledgeable regarding community resources and has connections with many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Networking | Tagged behavioral code, career goals, character, communication, community resources, decision making, employment, graduate school, gratitude, How did you get here, inspiration, Networking, opportunities, research project, social policies, social worker, support systems, thank you note | Leave a comment

Transference: How It May Be Used

Posted on November 6, 2019 by msw blog

Student’s competency and areas for growth practicum I am very confident in my ability to deal with a variety of individuals, families, and groups. The area where I can grow is to become more authoritarian with youth when it comes … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged authoritarian, contract, Direct Practice, Excuses, How did you get here, judgmental, openness and warmth, rapport, respect, social worker, strength, structure, therapy, transference | Leave a comment

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

Transcendence

Posted on October 23, 2019 by msw blog

Student’s competency and areas for growth_________ this quarter I worked with several youth who are on the verge of ageing out of adolescent living and transcending into over 18 housing. This has been a great learning experience to see how … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged Direct Practice, How did you get here, inquisitive, mental health care, oppression, outreach, poverty, public polices, social worker, stable housing, substance abuse, transitional housing, vulnerable population | 3 Comments

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