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The disparities between educational attainment in poor vs. wealthy communities is well documented, however, not often discussed is one simple reason why. I first encountered the concept of “word deficit” during one of my MSW courses. The basic premise is …
What part of our lives is ruled by fear? I want to piggy-back off of Michelle’s recent post about apathy and instead of asking why we’re so apathetic, ask why we are so afraid? Last night I was asked my …
Empathy, it’s considered a key component in social work practice. But, does that mean that everyone has it and it is easy to learn through practice? I would say no. This recent study suggest that Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT), a practice …
I scanned through Google News this morning to get a feel for the reaction to last night’s debate. I was astonished that the consensus was so positive for Mr. Romney. Personally I felt like this debate was a draw. This …
The idea that creating jobs, as if jobs was some abstract concept, without referencing the need to create industry is a major flaw in both Romney’s and the president’s thinking. Small business grows when sales grow, not because costs are …
CNN, just like any other news station has it’s biases but today they offered what I thought to be a good list of the top five things to watch for during tonight’s presidential debate, one that is compatible with any …
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I have stumbled across multiple articles recently dealing with the increasing need for psychological evaluation relating to coping skills and resiliency.  Honestly, nothing could excite me more since trauma happens to be my area of interest. Working with the military, …
Just yesterday I can remember working in a book store in the Crossgates mall in Albany, New York. I was working on my undergraduate degree in anything but a straight line. I have never done much of anything in a …
Transcript for tonight’s twitter debate on #swunited, sponsered by socialworkhelper.com and socialjusticesolutions Looking at Sex Trafficking and sex workers and how we can become more informed. justice.gc.ca/eng/pi/rs/rep… stats from here in Canada Cathy Finley an hour ago Welcome Everyone to the #SWUnited…Tonight …
