Microaggressions and why we need to keep talking about racism It is hard to believe that in times like this people still refuse to accept that racism is STILL “a thing.” Besides Lil Wayne and maybe Kanye West (the jury is still out), most of those people look nothing like me and haven’t spent their…
How my MSW Internship shaped my social work career
Internships should be the time in our education/career to have new experiences. These experiences should make us uncomfortable so that we have the opportunity to fail with support and hopefully use it as an opportunity to learn and grow. I have to be honest, it was really hard to find something positive to write about….
Cancel culture and the art of “calling in”
Cancel culture and why it’s so toxic. The first time I really thought about calling people in was my first quarter into my Master’s program. My professor had us read an article on calling out culture and calling in. I think the culture of calling people out or cancel culture has become very popular with…
Representation in Mass Media and why it’s so important
Representation matters and what you can do as a helping professional Imagine living in a world that doesn’t think it’s important for you to see people that look like you. Or for you to see stories that represent you. As if it was constantly telling you that your perspective was not important or needed. Try…
Let’s talk about Mental Health: Mental Health & Suicide Awareness
Mental Health & Suicide Awareness with Resources September is world suicide prevention month and I thought it was the perfect time to share some educational information about Mental Health and Suicide. Whether you agree with them or not we’re currently living through two major historic events. One is the COVID Pandemic and the other is…
21 ways to be a Better Adult for Grown ups
The tips on growing up for grown-ups When I was younger I used to look at my older cousins and think how cool it must be to be grown up. I couldn’t wait to go off to college and get my own place.. Having an “adult” job where I made money and could buy stuff…
How to balance Grad School while working Full Time
Surviving Grad school while working Full Time So you’re thinking about going back to school? Or maybe you already starting and you’re just looking for some tips on how to juggle your school load with your workload. Before I started Grad school everyone explained to me that it would be difficult but worth it. That’s…
6 Money-saving tips for College Students
6 tips on how to save money as a broke student or young professional We live in a society where people aren’t able to afford the lives they live trying to impress people they don’t even know. Too many of us out here trying to flex on Instagram instead of opening a savings account or…
6 Types of Self-Care to prevent burnout
The 6 types of Self Care to prevent burnout for young helping professionals During these times, it is critical we find time for self-care. We’re currently living through two major historic evens. One is the pandemic and the other is the Black Lives Matter Movement. Because of this, we’re constantly being exposed to difficult conversations…
Police brutality and the history of policing in America
Police brutality, history of policing in America, and what groups like Black Lives Matter think we should do about it. In 2019, in the United States (US), 1,099 people were killed by the police. This was just a small decrease from the 1,143 people police killed in 2018. Out of those people killed, 23% of…
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