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Applying Social Work to Life

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Outstanding student applies social work studies to career, volunteer work

Recent social work graduate Delinda Buie already had a fulfilling career as a rare books curator at her university’s library. She went back to school to get a social work degree so she could gain skills that would be helpful in her volunteer community work. As she put it, “It really does relate to everything.”

And that is so true. She has used her social work knowledge to enhance the library’s programs. I know of other social work graduates who combine their social work knowledge, values, …

Social Work News

Here are some interesting news stories from around the Web:

Kentucky social workers can now report flaws in the state’s adoption system directly to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services through a new web-based system.

Cuba graduates 496 new social workers.

Mental health budgets in Idaho don’t keep up with the cost of living for social work staff.

Policewomen and social workers are helping children cope with the earthquake aftermath in Indonesia.

The 2006 New York City MSW Job Fair

Last Friday, April 21, I represented SocialWorkJobBank and THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine at the New York City MSW Job Fair, held at Columbia University. This event was sponsored by:

The fair attracted …

Henry Winkler & Hank Zipzer

Hank Zipzer Collection: The World’s Greatest Underachiever (Hank Zipzer)

Author: Henry Winkler

Year: 2005

Category: Children’s Books

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

Price: $19.95

ISBN: 0448439778

I had the opportunity last weekend to hear Henry Winkler speak at a local fundraiser. While most of us know Winkler as “the Fonz” and other characters, what many don’t know is that he is dyslexic. At this fundraiser for a local children’s treatment program, he entertained the audience with stories and jokes about his growing up years, his acting career, and so forth. But there was also a more serious message about issues such as low self esteem in children with learning disabilities. The message was a positive one of learning to overcome and compensate for dyslexia, and of replacing negatives with positives in general. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, he went on to achieve more than many of his Yale classmates.

So, it is fitting that he is the author (with Lin Oliver) of a series of children’s books called “Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Underachiever.” This boxed set includes the first 4 volumes: #1 Niagara Falls, Or Does It?; #2 I Got a “D” in Salami; #3 Day of the Iguana; and #4 The Zippity Zinger. There are 9 books in the series altogether, so far, with more on the way.

These books have come highly recommended as a resource for children, especially those with learning disabilities themselves. Hank Zipzer may be just the role model your young clients need and a welcome addition to your professional social worker’s bookshelf!

And, if you get the chance to hear Henry Winkler speak, prepare yourself to be inspired, motivated, and entertained!

Tags: Hank Zipzer, Henry Winkler, learning disabilities, dyslexia

Happy Social Work Month!

March is the month that is designated as National Social Work Month in the U.S. I would like to personally congratulate everyone who has chosen to be a professional social worker and undertake the important work of this profession.

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has adopted the theme of “Life’s Journey: Help Starts Here” for this month, focusing on how social workers help all people at every stage of life, while promoting dignity for everyone, especially the most vulnerable among us–children and older people.

At the same time, NASW just released a landmark study warning of an impending shortage of trained, qualified …

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