Earlier this week, my school had a “Maintaining Our Commitment to Social Justice” day including a keynote address and three workshops of our choice amongst a selection of workshops. It was a very informative and interesting day and I felt very appreciative of my school having hosted such an event. Kalima DeSuze, an African American […]
Art Therapy – The Power of Art in Healing
Art therapy can have a potent healing effect. Pamela Hayes describes it as having “provided some of my clients with clarity and the strength to change their lives. In other instances, Art Therapy has moved people through the grief process. I have even seen art diagnosis my clients with medical problems.“ Pamela Hayes is a […]
50 Inspirational Quotes for Social Workers (Bookmark This One)
Social work is deeply rewarding, and deeply demanding. On the days when the weight of the work feels heavy, or when you’re wondering whether you’re making enough of a difference, the right inspirational quotes for social workers can offer a moment of perspective, comfort, and renewed purpose. Whether you’re a student just beginning your journey, […]
First Case Presentation
Have you ever had to make a case presentation in front of a group of your peers and supervisors? The other week, I had to do just that in front of the other (25) social work interns in my hospital and their respective supervisors. The case presentation was supposed to be based upon a client with whom […]
Are Some Therapeutic Impasses Unavoidable?
Last week, it became rather clear that I had reached a therapeutic impasse with one of my clients. A therapeutic impasse essentially refers to a situation in which a therapist has stalled in her/his ability to facilitate the changes the client seeks and/or needs. To provide some background information, client X was someone I had […]
