Three Things Social Workers Should Stop Saying

Social workers play a vital role in assisting individuals, families, and communities to cope with various challenges. However, sometimes the language and approach used by social workers may contribute more to confusion than clarity. In this article, we will discuss three phrases that social workers should stop using, and explore more effective ways to communicate... Continue reading

A Critical Analysis of CSWE Competency 3 (ADEI)

  Prologue: Radical Innovation - Decidedly Economic, Operational, and Constructivist The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Competency 3 emphasizes the importance of engaging in anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) in social work practice. This critical analysis proposes a reorganization of the construct to IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) and a shift from... Continue reading

Hiring an Executive Coach

An Executive Coach is a professional who works with individuals, particularly those in leadership positions, to help them unlock their full potential, enhance their performance, and achieve their personal and professional goals. Executive coaching can be a transformative experience that offers numerous benefits, including helping you identify your "I am" statement, providing perspective, permission, and... Continue reading

Self-Image: Constructing through the Social Pressures in the Crucial Areas

Self-Image Constructing through the Social Pressures in the Crucial Areas CULTURE Reclaiming strategy: Use guilt as a motivator, convert to inspiration; refuse shame; measure success by personal standards of freedom. FAMILY Reclaiming strategy: Choose supportive and uplifting friends; recognize and challenge negative influences; cultivate self-compassion. FRIENDS Reclaiming strategy: Choose supportive and uplifting friends; recognize relationships... Continue reading

A Research Agenda: Trauma-Informed

Learner Profiles Learning and Self-Development together form the construct of wisdom. We want learners to apply wisdom in their decision-making with an autonomous, creative, and authentic sense of self. We want learners to demonstrate excellence by optimizing their intelligence, exploring novel approaches, and exemplifying originality. We achieve these goals the same way we address every... Continue reading

A Teaching Philosophy with CBE

CBE  Competency-based education programs have the potential to decrease both the completion time and cost of degrees, whilst providing proficiency-level instruction. Because students are able to study at their own pace, with content tailored based on their progression, Competency-Based Education creates a customized learning experience, with multiple pathways to study depending on a student's needs.... Continue reading