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. We’ve heard about the hot flashes, the mood swings but 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 most exciting times in a woman’s life. For […]
Exploring Career Paths in Social Work
Days in the Lives of Social Workers – Book Review Are you thinking about entering the world of social work? Or are considering a different role within the field? Or are just curious about what social workers in other fields of practice or settings do? If your answer is yes to any of the above […]
Social Worker Pay By Setting, Practice & Region
One question that often comes up is whether there is an advantage (or disadvantage) to working in a particular setting or practice area in terms of the amount of income that you would earn as a social worker. The answer is that it depends… The median base annual salary for a social worker is $55,000, […]
The Two Acronyms You Must Know for the LMSW Exam
As I am going through the process of preparing for the LMSW exam, I’ve come across two tools that you will find most helpful. These are two acronyms that will help guide you through the process of selecting your response among the choices offered and are well-worth memorizing (whether you are studying for the LMSW […]
Technology Tools for Clinical Practice
Are you interested in applying some technology tools in your clinical work with clients? To learn more about the application of tech tools within the mental health field, I reached out to Ignacio Pacheco, MSW (also known as Iggy). Iggy is the editor and creator of the Social Work Tech Blog, a blog dedicated to […]
Musings About MSW Journey
This week I have officially completed my graduate studies in social work. This means that I may now add the MSW letters next to my name 🙂 It is both an exciting time and a sad time…I am thrilled because I have succeeded in learning and fulfilling all the requirements to become a social worker. […]
