Enjoy each day, Find the fun and humour in life, Focus on what really matters, Enjoy friends and family, Find … More
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. … More
Social Justice
by Victoria Brewster, MSW Three of my mentors are women in history who practice the values of social justice by … More
Elder Abuse
by Victoria Brewster, MSW Elder Abuse: A topic many do not want to think about, but unfortunately it is a … More
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 … More
Innovation Challenge in Healthcare: Colour Outside the Lines
I love to see and read about innovative ideas and solutions to an existing problem. Healthcare is certainly one of … More
Mental Illness-It is not the only Definition of a Person
This is worth viewing, especially at it is aimed at youth.
Autistic Children and Therapy
Written by Victoria Brewster, MSW Imagine having a child with autism and waiting 2 1/2 years for therapy to begin. … More
End-of-life Rules to be set out in New Quebec Law
In the province of Quebec in Canada, Véronique Hivon, the Quebec minister responsible for implementing a report on dying with dignity, … More
NorthernMSW: Advocacy, Education/Guidance on Grief 