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Trans*forming the Dialogue: There is Something About Mary (Guest Post)
Mary Haddock-Staniland is an energetic, larger than life, passionate, and out-there New Zealander. Her magnetic personality, sense of humour, infectious laugh, and extraordinary wit has made her a...
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Demystifying the Foster Care System (INFOGRAPHIC)
Many dedicated social service professionals work very closely with foster care agencies or with children within the foster care system. We have created this graphic in an effort to continue to educate...
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Gender and Sexuality: Defining Key Terms for Everyday Use
Navigating the dialogue that surrounds gender and sexuality can be difficult. The terminology used by and for individuals along the gender spectrum is specific, and preferred usage can vary from...
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Master of Counseling or Master of Social Work: Which Is Right for Me?
If you’re interested in a career helping others, counseling and social work are two fields you may be considering. While they share similarities, there are many differences between the two graduate...
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SocialWork@Simmons Student Spotlight: Alberto Chang
Name: Alberto Chang Program Type: Extended Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts SocialWork@Simmons student Alberto Chang is pursuing his MSW with a Child and Family specialization to become a...
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Everyday Stings: The Power and Pain of Microaggressions
One day I was driving home from work listening to the radio. There was a story on recent employment trends. One of the guests on the radio show began to talk about the costs of labor and referred to...
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Social Work Scholarships
Many young social workers reach a point where they feel a Master of Social Work (MSW) would accelerate their career and broaden their options; however, some are deterred by the potential cost of a...
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Announcing #MoreThanALabel: Immigrant Stories!
What is it? #MoreThanALabel is a blog carnival and social campaign aimed at raising the voices of those within the immigrant community. We are asking bloggers and social advocates alike to offer their...
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The Neuroscience of Poverty: How to Develop and Repair a Young Mind
If you work with children living in poverty, you’ve probably heard the same up-by-the-bootstraps questions a thousand times. “Why can’t those people simply: Make better financial decisions? Do better,...
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Sell Your Skills With a Compelling Social Work Resume
By: Amy Morin Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, a best-selling book that is being translated into more than...
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