Enjoy each day, Find the fun and humour in life, Focus on what really matters, Enjoy friends and family, Find your passion, Make a difference. By Victoria Brewster, MSW *First posted at: http://www.socialjusticesolutions.org/2013/01/30/life-and-each-day/
Month: January 2013
DSM-5: Bereavement and Depression
by Victoria Brewster, MSW Thanks to LinkedIn, I came across an article on Grief/Bereavement and Depression in the NY Times. As a professional with an MSW, this article causes me to pause and to express concern. Grief/Bereavement is normal after the death of a loved one. As one who works with older adults, I have…
Social Justice
by Victoria Brewster, MSW Three of my mentors are women in history who practice the values of social justice by the programs they have advocated for, initiated and created; Eleanor Roosevelt, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama. They also all happen to have been, or are, current First Ladies. These women to me exemplify what women today…
WHO-Social Determinants to Health
http://www.who.int/social_determinants/en/ This is worth reading on social determinants to health according to the World Health Organization. “The social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, including the health system. These circumstances are shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources at global, national and local levels.”…
Video on ‘Think Differently’ in 1min. 7 sec.
So worth watching and some of the greatest and most creative minds who thought differently and had such an influence in our society. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dX9GTUMh490
Education/Awareness: 8 Types of Dementia
This is worth reviewing to read up on the more common types of Dementia. http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/p/what-is-alzheimers-what-are-eight-types.html
Originally posted on Social Work/Social Care & Media:
Nushra Mansuri Technology is firmly now part and parcel of our daily lives, embedded in our culture and transcending our whole lives – professional, personal and those grey areas in between. So what are the rules of engagement for those of us who are either qualified…
Social Work Career and Job Search: Part 1
by Victoria Brewster, MSW Job seeking in social work; there are many benefits to social media. I am very active on LinkedIn and many of the groups I participate in are social work related groups. Some of the discussion posts are BSW’s and MSW’s looking for employment, looking to relocate and/or seeking guidance. I also…
Elder Abuse
by Victoria Brewster, MSW Elder Abuse: A topic many do not want to think about, but unfortunately it is a reality. Take a look at the video below and give me your thoughts. The video is educational, worth watching and a great teaching tool. Share it with others. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_LG3EtcFco&feature=share&list=PL6114E161CE0C0CD2
Geriatric Social Worker
This is worth reading from the perspective of a geriatric social worker-one who works with seniors….. http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/General/I_Am_a_Geriatric_Social_Worker%3A_A_Walking,_Talking,_Living_Resource_For_All_Your_%22What_Ifs%22/
What is Social Work? Part 1
http://www.socialjusticesolutions.org/2013/01/19/what-is-social-work/ Are you currently a social work student, thinking of becoming one, looking to make a career change? Read the above link and follow the SJS website to read the rest of the series and many other articles that focus on social work and social justice.
A Humanitarian Event with a Purpose
http://www.socialjusticesolutions.org/2013/01/19/one-good-thing-one-good-day-upcoming-event/ Take a look at this link and read about an upcoming event with a focus on compassion, empathy, good deeds, making a difference…..
