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 […]
Menopause – Is it the Beginning of the End?
Menopause – we’ve all heard of it, but the actual menopause facts often get lost between the jokes about hot flashes and the mood-swing stereotypes. Is it really the beginning of the end for women (and their partners)? It’s most definitely not! In fact, according to Dr. Christian Northrup, it may be one of the […]
