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by Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW SJS Staff Writer I (@poliSW) will once again be live blogging the debate Monday at 9PM on Twitter. To participate in the discussion use #swunited. The transcript will be posted on SJS the next …
The People Who Inspire series highlights individuals from a variety of backgrounds and occupations who are seeking to impact the lives of others in a positive way. Through Truth-Telling: the honest sharing of their own experiences, they teach us a …
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by Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW SJS Staff Writer This is the transcript from my live blog of the New York Senate debate between incumbent Kristen Gillibrand and her opponent Wendy Long. http://storify.com/poliSW/new-york-senate-debate
This is a conversation occurring more frequently as technology becomes a larger player in our everyday lives. Do our experiences matter if no one knows about it? In a world dominated by social media, every status update, tweet or message …
We live in a society where women are undervalued, under-appreciated and oppressed. One look at the antics of the Republican Party,during this election cycle, gives credence to that statement. If women are facing such steep obstacles in American society than …
by Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW SJS Staff Writer The second Presidential Debate takes place tonight. Unfortunately I will not be available to live blog this one. However Deona (@swhelpercom) will be. To participate in the twitter discussion use #swunited.
A few posts ago I spoke about the power of resiliency, how necessary it is in order to combat the stressors that are bound to occur in everyday life. Prior to unlocking our genetic codes, resiliency was some psycho-mumbo-jumbo that …
Chronic pain, something most of us don’t think of until we are suffering from it has become a growing concern in not only the medical field, but the mental health field as well. One of the increased risks associated with …
It sounds like something out of ethics class, reviewing the Heinz Dilemma. Â There is a life-saving drug, but you cannot afford it to save your loved one. Â Do you steal it? Do they have the right to up the price …
