tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.comments2024-01-31T12:45:20.185-05:00The New Social Worker Online BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger750125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-57479862873183152012015-03-14T14:06:10.638-04:002015-03-14T14:06:10.638-04:00T.J. - I am very curious to know how things worked...T.J. - I am very curious to know how things worked out for you? This blog was posted in 2009 and it is now 2015. If you are still around, will you give us an update? <br />I am currently an MSW student, working in the field of addiction and I must say, I find it to be very rewarding working with this population. At the same time, it can be daunting to be in school and be in field 20 hours a week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-45004859264736269512013-12-28T19:07:29.780-05:002013-12-28T19:07:29.780-05:00A good start. I would add:
--I believe that peopl...A good start. I would add:<br />--I believe that people are basically good but do hurtful things that make sense to them for some reason. Once we get to that I can help them.<br />--Hope. I believe that change is possible and the most change can happen with the people who start at the lowest.<br />--Professionalism. I don't think of how bad the situation is, I think of what can be done Sam Gioiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235285286552536011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-37432937956426305772013-11-13T12:27:23.437-05:002013-11-13T12:27:23.437-05:00I'm currently in a MSW program and it's te...I'm currently in a MSW program and it's terrible (i.e., the content of what we're being taught). Families don't need fathers; everyone in poverty is a victim of the white man (they call it "society" or "the structures of society"); conservatives, white people and policemen keep oppressing minorities and continue the cycle of racism; homosexuals are victims of Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13399460845980493975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-80578868588206621122013-08-11T13:05:00.429-04:002013-08-11T13:05:00.429-04:00As you continue your journey, may you continue to ...As you continue your journey, may you continue to encourage, inspire, empower the men and women of tomorrow. continue using your God gift talent to bless others. "Blessings comes through giving"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-23001146643914442252013-08-09T16:56:15.348-04:002013-08-09T16:56:15.348-04:00published in the "Twenty-Four Hours a Day&quo...published in the "Twenty-Four Hours a Day" book from Hazelden. March 29thAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-47174260242118984972013-07-30T11:32:18.936-04:002013-07-30T11:32:18.936-04:00I am sorta new to the field of Social work not soc...I am sorta new to the field of Social work not social services. I have a B.A. in Social Science and some graduate courses in Social work. I have now applied to three classes and am awaiting acceptance. I have plenty of experience in human services, volunteering and such what else can and should I expect from this profession?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-16212549010319177882013-03-29T00:53:37.175-04:002013-03-29T00:53:37.175-04:00I think that social work is no different than any ...I think that social work is no different than any other female dominated profession: education, nursing, etc. The pay generally pales in comparison to male dominated professions where earnings are high on average i.e. Engineering, computer science, etc. Another thing that I have noticed in talking with fellow social workers is the tendency to sale ones self short by low balling their own salary Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-8526631137439967532013-03-10T01:43:07.023-05:002013-03-10T01:43:07.023-05:00I'm in my first year of an MSW program and it&...I'm in my first year of an MSW program and it's kind of insane. 20 hours of field work on top of 5 courses...I have thoughts of quitting every week. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-90563323667708183572013-03-07T06:10:28.422-05:002013-03-07T06:10:28.422-05:00i am completely impressed with your magazine innov...i am completely impressed with your magazine innovation because it will help <a href="http://www.arvindkhanna.com" rel="nofollow">social workers of India</a> to carry on their <a href="http://www.arvindkhanna.com/social-empowerment.html" rel="nofollow">social work services</a> for the peoples of indiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13085128433876420382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-60019066512134351372013-01-28T19:12:06.229-05:002013-01-28T19:12:06.229-05:00My name is Francisco J. Lerma, and I am currently ...My name is Francisco J. Lerma, and I am currently studying Parent Education at Rio Salado Community College, with the hopes of attending Pima Community College to obtain an Associates of Applied Sciences Degree in Social Work. I am in need of someone experienced in either(preferably both) fields,that can tell me what skills and knowledge I would need to seek out on my own so that I can at least Starfleetcommandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597599509279716910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-44083740704214666802013-01-24T16:07:50.937-05:002013-01-24T16:07:50.937-05:00I am a graduate of Rutgers University School of So...I am a graduate of Rutgers University School of Social Work 2002. I did not test for my LSW until last year (2012) utilizing the LEAP materials. I loved the fact that there were six CD's which I could listen to daily as I drove. I passed the exam on my first try. I will also utilize LEAP materials when I test for the LCSW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-14091609732974213212013-01-02T07:30:42.271-05:002013-01-02T07:30:42.271-05:00Hello, I am a state child welfare social worker fr...Hello, I am a state child welfare social worker from Washington State. I stumbled onto this blog while researching for my book. I am advocating for lower caseloads in all public child welfare agencies across the states. It's a big task bit an important one for myself, my coworkers and fellow colleagues. Happy new year!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-197927309944360452012-12-24T11:04:46.877-05:002012-12-24T11:04:46.877-05:00Merry Everything and Happy Always!Merry Everything and Happy Always!Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-16712043969534125572012-12-18T15:50:59.859-05:002012-12-18T15:50:59.859-05:00Another post by Dr. Frank Ochberg, posted today on...Another post by Dr. Frank Ochberg, posted today on CNN Blog, on how our children will recover:<br />http://globalpublicsquare.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/17/how-our-children-will-recover/<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126264726525334456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-83674208872535806132012-12-14T02:20:40.725-05:002012-12-14T02:20:40.725-05:00Don't listen to all the nonsense of making no ...Don't listen to all the nonsense of making no money. I am getting my MSW and my internship people get hired at 80,000 so u just gotta look... Leave those 30 to the people that want it... My director in non profit makes 6 figures!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-5131542724339519832012-12-11T08:14:06.545-05:002012-12-11T08:14:06.545-05:00It is important you find the humor in it. So you a...It is important you find the humor in it. So you are not taking the comments negatively. You are doing a huge difference in the society. So i just hope you keep the motivation. Shaka Wimberhttp://www.kindlefiresupport.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-87064313169025586032012-11-04T01:51:10.646-05:002012-11-04T01:51:10.646-05:00I can definitely relate to the stunned silence and...I can definitely relate to the stunned silence and negative reactions I get when I tell people what I do for a living. Glad you've been able to see the positive side and find humor in it!Burned Out Social Workerhttp://socialworkburnout.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-72036178779309881692012-10-15T18:42:49.040-04:002012-10-15T18:42:49.040-04:00Social worker salary is paltry given the years of ...Social worker salary is paltry given the years of schooling, amount of student loan debt, and situations we face on a daily basis. I know a number of individuals will less schooling and/or less stressful jobs who make significantly more money. It's insulting and demoralizing.<br /><br />Burned Out Social Workerhttp://socialworkburnout.blogspot.com/2012/04/nurses-are-overpaid.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-84948431848083123532012-10-01T17:37:02.859-04:002012-10-01T17:37:02.859-04:00Any advice for someone who is applying to the MSW ...Any advice for someone who is applying to the MSW program? I'm also receiving negative feedback and am currently enrolled in a non-degree seeking for credit course that will potentially transfer over if I am admitted.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02571073546828181037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-15542324711310213712012-08-24T23:08:05.049-04:002012-08-24T23:08:05.049-04:00I am a newly registered social worker here in Phil...I am a newly registered social worker here in Philippines and recently just got my first job at NGO particularly catering those abandoned children. To be a social worker is not an easy job and yes i am agree with the sentiments of other social workers. Social workers must receive above minimum salary each month. This profession is much challenging one, how can you turn a fool person into a wise Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-16621700549549604112012-08-23T21:23:51.125-04:002012-08-23T21:23:51.125-04:00I think it's sad how much we do for people, ho...I think it's sad how much we do for people, how we have to have malpractice insurance, how we have to be on-call, at times, but we don't get paid very much. Doctors save lives, but don't we to a certain degree? I mean how many of us have helped someone not commit suicide?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-28320475392006195332012-08-02T10:03:11.636-04:002012-08-02T10:03:11.636-04:00I wasn't at the conference but came across you...I wasn't at the conference but came across your blog when looking at social work related information online. Your blog resonated with me and the work we do at the College of Ed & Human Development (U of MN). Thanks for sharing!Jean Quamhttp://cehdvision2020.umn.edunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-35669940568555826382012-08-01T17:46:48.688-04:002012-08-01T17:46:48.688-04:00Thank you for sharing this, Jean. Were you at the ...Thank you for sharing this, Jean. Were you at the conference?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126264726525334456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-13461740499899474122012-08-01T17:46:22.018-04:002012-08-01T17:46:22.018-04:00Karen, likewise, I look forward to your coming up ...Karen, likewise, I look forward to your coming up for air after the dissertation process!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126264726525334456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4179458906222081764.post-9517317768814277402012-08-01T17:45:21.932-04:002012-08-01T17:45:21.932-04:00Kryss, it's good to know you, too! I wish I h...Kryss, it's good to know you, too! I wish I had been able to attend your presentation with Susan and Karen on social workers helping social workers through technology. I look forward to our continued work together.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126264726525334456noreply@blogger.com