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In many ways the West has been invaded by the East. Spiritual disciplines such as Yoga, Buddhism, Hinduism and Taoism have become common influences on Western culture. Understanding how these traditions will merge with typically Western disciplines, such as philosophy and …
Stamford University offers a course right up the alley of social workers looking to find more compassion, Compassion Cultivation Training (CTT). This course: “is an 8-week program designed to help you improve your resilience and feel more connected to others—ultimately providing …
Extremist group activity in America is on the rise. Given the weak economy, this should not come as much of a surprise. The Southern Poverty Law Center, as reported by CNN, is reporting that there is a 7 percent increase in …
Canada’s Health System is a bit different than that of the United States or other countries, and contains many levels of coverage. Canada has socialized medicine which is available to all permanent residents and citizens, and which provides basic coverage …
When asked what I want to be, A social worker is what I dream. To help the world with Word, Sometimes having to separate from the Herd. Social Justice is not a crime, But simply a state of mind.
According to a MSN Money article written by Kim Peterson, thieves are expanding to items that Peterson describes as “strange things thieves steal.” Peterson reports that nine everyday items now have become popular items to steal. Tide detergent is one …
Social Justice Solutions is about hearing the voices of those working within, and influenced by, the broad spectrum of social justice issues. One of the issues SJS writers have written about is bullying, which is why when the below email …
A message from NASW in regard to The NYS Safe Act and social worker responsiblity: Open Ice – Social workers across the state have registered a number of concerns with the Chapter in relation to the recently passed gun control …
I tend to stay out of politics, but as a citizen of Canada and one who lives in the province of Quebec, I can be quiet no longer. Canada, as a country, is bilingual; meaning English and French are the …
Advocacy, one of the core competencies in the profession of social work. It is one skill that I was taught both in graduate school and as a professional over the past 15 years, it is a skill I take to heart. On …
