I worry about American policies and actions that seem to be leaving people behind communities and neighbors I care about, with a concentration of wealth wielding outsize power over our lives. It makes my social work heart cringe and strains my desire for fair play. ...
I want to use my skills to help reduce current trends of widespread loneliness, alienation, and division. The question of how to build more connection and positive human interaction is on my mind. Many times, I encounter a gift of some type that is aligned with my...
The more life experience I have, the more I realize how precious it is to learn and grow. I deeply appreciate compassion, insight, and wisdom wherever I find it and hope to be an eternal learner. So, this page is my special place for quotes from people I admire, those...
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Dr. Seuss The profession of social work is filled with people who have big hearts and an extensive toolbelt of skills. They focus on the interaction between human...
I’ve been training social workers during their master’s level internships and toward licensure for more years than I care to list here. I’m passionate about use of a trauma lens to understand and respond to clients and communities. I consider myself to provide...
I’ve been watching the debates play out across the country in communities and school districts about what we should be teaching youth about American history. Some parents feel protective of their children and are concerned regarding the impact on their loved ones of...
