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Should therapists have the right to diagnose patients?

Posted on January 30, 2018 by msw blog

Should therapists have the right to diagnose patients? That was the question behind a seven-year court battle that had implications for mental health patients throughout the country. It was a relief to learn that “Texas State Supreme Court ruled in … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged interdisciplinary team, internship, lawsuit, legal and ethic issues, Medical Association, medical doctors, medicine, mental health, Mental health assessment, mental illness, nurses, providers, psychologists, social worker, stigma, Supreme Court, Texas, therapist, universities | 4 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

How to Ask for Interview Feedback

Posted on January 18, 2018 by msw blog

“If I could impose so much as to ask a favor, I would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to offer some criticism on the way I have presented myself: résumé, cover letter, interview, etc. Perhaps, … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Networking, Reading | Tagged advice, career goals, character, communication, company protocol, employment, employment opportunities, experience, family, graduate school, graduation, hindsight, honesty, human development, inspirations, internship, interview, knowledge, learning opportunity, letter of reference, life choices, life lessons, mindfulnness, Networking, new job, opportunity, practicum, purpose, resume, social worker | 3 Comments

One Check Away…

Posted on January 2, 2018 by msw blog

Years ago, I remember reading American Project: The Rise and Fall of a Modern Ghetto by Sudhir Venkatesh The book recently called to me (yes, I believe books pick you, not the other way around). I pulled it off my academic … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged advocacy, book club, book review, cash support, clothing, economic crisis, familes, Government, housing, lifestyle, low-income families, Op Ed, politics, poverty, rent, school supplies, social work, social worker, Sudhir Venkatesh, TANF, tough times, transportation costs, utilities, welfare | 1 Comment

Why Donate to Charity?

Posted on December 13, 2017 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
It never fails. Every year some person who means well asks me several questions in regards to gift giving and boundaries. Therefore, for the next five weeks I will address the question…

Posted in Charity, Clinical Supervision, Networking | Tagged 60while60, birthday, charity, Christmas, donation, gift guide, gift ideas, gratitude, homeless, kindness, Padma L. Atluri, social worker, tax write off, taxes, thanksgiving, wish list | 2 Comments

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