Sunday 31 October 2010

20 Most Famous Social Workers of Our Time - Inspiring Read

I was checking out the articles on the MSWPrograms.com website, and came across this list of well-respected social workers. The 20 most famous, they said. As I looked at the list, I was inspired and felt good, all of a sudden, about my 35 year career as a social worker. Much good has been accomplished and social workers have been the ones to effect change.

Read about writers, teachers and public

Wednesday 27 October 2010

Top 50 Resources for Students Attending Online Social Work Schools

The Social Work World Blog is now listed as a top 50 resource for students in online social work schools. Actually we think our main site, Social Work World is the best resouce.
You can see our mention here: There are some other great resources listed.

Thursday 21 October 2010

What ever happened to the resourcefulness of Social Workers?

I've been getting a lot of mail lately. And, somehow people believe, since I am an Internet blogger, and run Social Work World, an informational website, that I will "take care" of their needs. Here is an example of what is becoming more and more common:

Good Morning!
I would appreciate some guidance. I graduated from ______ School of Social Work in New York in 1996 with an MSW. Today, I would

Friday 15 October 2010

Note to those Considering Suicide from Prince Poppycock

What a wonderful message John Quale has for those who feel "grey." Life IS a rainbow.

America’s Got Talent finalist, John Quale (aka Prince Poppycock) says, “Life isn’t gray. Life is a rainbow. And a rainbow wouldn’t be a rainbow if it were missing a single color. And life just wouldn’t be the magical miracle that it is if it were missing a single one of you unique individuals.”

Sunday 10 October 2010

Come Follow my Voluntourism on the Navajo Reservation

I'll be blogging my experiences as I travel to the Navajo Reservation with the Adopt a Native Elder Program. I've been doing this for over three years now and thoroughly enjoy the experience. Voluntourism is fast becoming a meaningful way to travel. Travel, learn, enjoy and do some good while you're at it!

Here's my blog about the experience.