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What’s the One Thing Social Workers Should Know?

Posted on March 10, 2017 by msw blog

A few weeks ago a student had asked at the end of educational lab“What’s the one thing social workers should know?” Time was up, but I assured him we would get to that question. Today, walking into my seminar, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal | Tagged agenda, answers, brain stroming, Clinical Supervision, educational lab, Empowerment, How did you get here, inspiration, journal, malingering, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Munchausen syndrome, note taking, parenting styles, patient care, praticum, psychiatric diagnosis, seminar, social worker, Validation, workshops | 2 Comments

How to Earn More Respect At Work

Posted on March 8, 2017 by msw blog

I am a clinical social-worker who wears several different hats (read: my time is very precious). I have no problem meeting with young adults. It just a natural part of the job. I have been in their shoes. I understand … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Clinical Supervision | Tagged active listening, advice, agenda, behaviors, deadlines, employment, employment opportunities, Empowerment, failure, How did you get here, Lisa Quest, multitasking, professional, purpose, respect, saying no, social worker, staff meetings, success, tips, work | 6 Comments

Do You Have Compassion Fatigue? Caregiver Edition

Posted on March 1, 2017 by msw blog

One of my favorite quotes is “You can’t argue with crazy”. It’s a proven fact you just can’t. That is why in my last post I provided suggestions for dealing with the intolerable. A dear friend who recently read it … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged aging parents, asking for help, care giver, compassion fatigue, coping skills, disease, drug addiction, exercise, family, friendship, healing project, help, home and comunity care, honesty, inspiration, journaling, kindness, life lessons, love, mental illness, mindfulness, music, parenting, patient care, self awarness, self care, social worker, support system | 2 Comments

Finding your joy and finding your purpose – Pages of a Career Journal

Posted on February 20, 2017 by msw blog

“I’ve had my trials and tribulations,” he says. He’d always been in and out of kitchens: “It’s always been close to my heart.” But he struggled with addiction and ended up in jail. When he got out, his work experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged addiction, Aging out, chance encounters, childhood hunger, Childhood memories, dreams, faith, foodie, fostercare, goals, homeless, How did you get here, inspiration, life, Networking, Operation Sack Lunch, passion, purpose, second chances, SNAP, social worker, transformation, transitional living facilities, trials and tribulations, Year of Yes | 5 Comments

Ethical Issues in Educational Supervision

Posted on February 8, 2017 by msw blog

“Canceling next week’s supervision meeting. I simply don’t have anything to discuss. Your check is in the mail. Look forward to you signing off on my clinical hours.” I reread the emailed, stunned that this individual thought they could pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision | Tagged advocacy, agenda, behavioral code, case notes, clients, Clinical Supervision, Code of conduct, Code of Ethics, computer, confidentially, conflicts, consultants, decision making, education, email, employment opportunities, ethical dilemmas, ethics, Face Time, graduate school, How did you get here, laws and polices, morals, Negotiation, oppression, outreach, political belief, principles, problem solving, social policies, social worker, staffing issues, support, telephone, television, values, webinar, What would you do ? | 8 Comments

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