Not at all. Contrary to what many people believe, menopause and intimacy can coexist beautifully, though how that plays out looks different for every woman. Menopause and Intimacy: A Clinician’s Perspective Dr. Northrup’s research points to real possibilities for pleasure and vitality after menopause, and I’ve seen that hold true for some clients. But […]
A Day in the Life of a Prison Social Worker
Have you ever wondered what a typical day would be like for a social worker who works in a prison setting? This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lisa Kays, a social worker, LGSW, who works with women at a prison in the Northeast region of the United States and will be able to […]
Social Media and Social Work Education: Like Oil & Water?
Is it truly impossible to find ways to apply and use social media within the paradigm of social work education? No, it’s not! As per the proverb, “where’s there’s a will, there’s a way.” However, according to Bruff, Harapnuik and Julius (2011) in Revolution or Evolution? Social Technologies and Change in Higher Education, there are […]
An Expression of Gratitude
Thanksgiving can mean different things to different people… As a result, I will be sharing with you a poem, as well as three video clips about being thankful: Deepak Chopra’s gratitude meditation, “What Oprah Knows about Gratitude,” and Dr Martin Seligman’s gratitude exercise. Be Thankful Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire, […]
Tools to Help You Pass the LMSW Exam
Are you looking for some good study guide tools to help you pass the LMSW exam? This post will provide you with links to free sample practice exams, as well as helpful study guide tools and information about a wonderful google+ hangout study group. Below are links to sites that allow you to take a […]
