I recently spoke with a non-social worker colleague who said that she has always been interested in the idea of social work as a career, but that she feels like she isn’t one of ‘those people’ who knows how to help others. I thought about the message underlying her comment: that some people are inherently… Continue reading Gerard Egan: The Skilled Helper
Sociology + Social Work = <3
As the title of my blog not-so-discreetly suggests, my social work practice framework is predominantly underpinned by sociology. During the first year of my undergrad, I enrolled in an Introduction to Sociology class. At the time I had only a vague idea of what the word meant, let alone knowledge that the discipline would later… Continue reading Sociology + Social Work = ❤
Self Care: Keeping Burnout at Bay
When I decided to do my Masters of Social Work, I had nightmarish recollections of the burnout I’d experienced during my undergrad. I spent semester after semester toiling over assignments, years sacrificing weekends, and repeatedly asked the universe if my degree would ever end. I was determined to enjoy being a grad student and still… Continue reading Self Care: Keeping Burnout at Bay
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