Is it truly impossible to find ways to apply and use social media within the paradigm of social work education? No, it’s not! As per the proverb, “where’s there’s a will, there’s a way.” However, according to Bruff, Harapnuik and Julius (2011) in Revolution or Evolution? Social Technologies and Change in Higher Education, there are […]
Menopause – Is it the Beginning of the End?
Menopause – we’ve all heard of it. We’ve heard about the hot flashes, the mood swings but is it really the beginning of the end for women (and their partners)? It’s most definitely not! In fact, according to Dr. Christian Northrup, it may be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. For […]
10 Sources for Evidence-Based Practice
Some of you may be wondering what is evidence-based practice… In a nutshell, evidence-based practice refers to the type of decision-making process in which the clinician uses the best evidence available for treatment, in consultation with the client, to decide upon the treatment option that best suits the client. In this manner, the practitioner is […]
How Blog Became “Social Work Career Development”
Is It Time to Change My Blog’s Name? A couple of days ago, one reader suggested that I change the name of my blog in order to help increase the levels of awareness and traffic for the blog. She mentioned how “Social Work Career Transition (Blogger)” tends to give the impression that my blog is […]
Career Advice from a Dean of Social Work
Are you a social work student or recent graduate wondering what to focus on in terms of your career development? Nancy J. Smyth, who is the Dean of the School of Social Work at the University at Buffalo, in New York, recommends that you see your MSW as “just the beginning of your education,” and […]
