Social Work Blogs Archive
I was finally able to watch the Stewart/O’Reilly Rumble last night(I know, a little late, but my schedule doesn’t allow much live time TV). I thought the debate was interesting, and fulfilled my need for the comedic jabs that we …
I had the opportunity to catch Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind last night. It always surprises me how much this movies leaves an impact no matter how many times I watch it. Last night, as I watched the story …
by Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW SJS Staff Writer It has been announced that after Rep. Ed Towns retires this January Rep. Barbara Lee will take over leadership of the Congressional Social Work Caucus. Rep Lee is currently up for …
by Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW SJS Staff Writer I decided to write this post after a member of one of the LinkdIn social work groups asked how a Social Worker can find a macro practice job. As a soon …
by Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Great strides are being made when it comes to marriage equality, but it is important for us to remember that the right to marry is not the the final battle in …
As a personal project I have been blogging since 2010 about Gluten Free living. My blog is titled Celtic Celiac: A Modern Guide to Staying Sane Without Grain and can be found here. The below excerpt is from that blog …
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 …
Submitted by Jennifer McGraw Belcher: “Please help me raise awareness about a serious issue. Parental Alienation: Father’s Rights at risk. The court systems are still highly biased toward mothers, and fathers are treated as the scum of the earth. There …
To some people, the supreme courts ruling on healthcare is important because they are concerned about their stock portfolio. Insurance companies stand to lose millions if competition enters the marketplace. On the other hand, providers stand to gain millions as …
From Social Workers Unite: As Americans, we understand that the constitution was created as a “living document”…it has been amended repeatedly to become more inclusive of the persons who were originally excluded ( minorities and women, namely) and we …
