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Social Justice Solutions Archive
Radical Social Work: As Seen Through Les Miserables
Taking a moment aside from MLK’s birthday and the Presidential inauguration I want to bring forward a much discussed topic: Radical Social Work. My dislike for the term stems from the negative connotation I have against it. That doesn’t mean …
Ode to Social Work
Ode to Social Work Supportive Objective Community Improving Appreciation Liberation Well-being Organized Respectful Kind-Hearted
The Rise of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has a rich history. It is considered one of the most effective methods of practice, and has wide acceptance among mental health professionals. It pairs nicely in the managed-care world of health insurance since CBT tends …
What is Social Work? Part II
What is social work? That is a complex question. The answer is as rich as the history of social work itself. The answer is dependent upon an array of factors including perceptions, society, and research. The best answer I can …
The Power of Reframement & Transformation: Katie Beers Discusses & Reflects on Her Ordeal as a Child
January 17, 2013
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I came across an article written by Frank Eltman from the Associated Press where he discusses the life experiences of Katie Beers, and the release of Buried Memories: Katie Beers’ Story, she co-wrote with Carolyn Gusoff. The novel discusses the ordeal Beers …
Preventive Health: Health and Wellness Fair Coming Up
On January 19, 2013, Rite Aid Pharmacy in Kings Park, NY is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair from 12:00 to 4:00pm. The location’s address is 18 Indian Head Road Kings Park, NY 11754. They will be hosting a variety …
Theory & Practice: The Risks and Benefits
Recently, I began reading the fifth Edition of Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches edited by Francis J. Turner. Chapter One, “Theory and Social Work Treatment”, written by Turner briefly discusses the goals of the fifth edition, what constitutes theory, theory in social …
Ode to A Social Worker
I wear my heart on my sleeve, And that’s perfectly fine by me. Insightful to emotions, But must remember to filter out the poisons. **Written By Audrey Haven MSW, SJS Staff Writer**
Bertha Capen Reynolds: Radical Social Worker
by Rachel L. West, MSW, LMSW SJS Staff Writer Bertha Capen Reynolds (1885-1978) was born and raised in Massachusetts. She graduated from Smith College with a Bachelors of Social Work degree in 1908. Over the course of her career Reynolds …
