The other day, I had my first summer class in Human Behavior III. This is a class for social workers in training in which mental illnesses and how to make a diagnosis are discussed. My professor first asked us to split up into small groups and come up with our own definitions of mental health […]
Completed First Year of Social Work Field Placement
I had my last day of placement the other day. It was difficult for me to leave because I had gotten quite attached to the staff and most of all to the women and the work we were doing together. The part that has been most gratifying to me is that this […]
Employing Fran Drescher’s “Cancer Schmancer” Approach
“Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.” – Josh Billings This saying is so true… I took my health and the health of those around me pretty much for granted, that is, until the near and dear friend whom I had mentioned to you a […]
Stories Women Have Shared Illustrating Resilience
In just a few weeks, I will have completed a full year of graduate studies and a minimum of 600 hours at my placement (internship) towards obtaining a Masters’ degree in social work. I am so excited! One of the notable characteristics that I have observed among the low income or poor women who frequent […]
Thoughts on Mortality and Making Every Day Meaningful
Recently, a friend who is near and dear to me was just diagnosed with cancer. I am terribly sad about this and it’s made me realize that I have been taking my health and the health of all those around me for granted. I’m hoping and praying that the cancer was caught early enough so […]
