Social Work Blogs

Long Time Coming

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:44:00 +0000

It's been a long time, eh? Well, I've finally gotten a couple minutes of free time, saw the blogs I had to review, and thought I'd work through some of them. So skipping all the mushy drama, here you go!

INDIGIEnest Social Work Corner

A Caseworker's Blog

The Journey

More to come soon!

Slapheads: Social Workers

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:11:00 +0000

I've been so busy lately, that I've not been able to update the site much, but I thought I'd throw this plug out there for all the social workers. MentalNurse has a great series called slapheads. Today, they did social workers. Enjoy!

Slapheads: Social Workers

New Blogs for a New Year

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:04:00 +0000

I really wish I had more time to hunt down and post more blogs, but whenever I sit down to do so, things that need my attention always seem to come up. I have about a dozen blogs waiting in the queue that I'm hoping to get up soon. I also have to take the time to update the alphabetical list, as it is missing a whole wack of blogs at this point. My apologies for that. And now, onto the new (to this site) blogs:

Blind Social Work

Living in the Solution

Exploring the Space Between

Enjoy!

ps, please help us spread the word about this site. Link to us, donate to us, talk about us, write about us, make silly art projects about us, or whatever else! It's very appreciated if you do! :)

Merry Christmas, Social Workers*!

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:11:00 +0000

* and to everyone else that reads here. :)

Winter is here

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:32:00 +0000

Ok, so I'm on a roll getting these blogs up, so let's continue. I'm liking the number 3 lately, so I'm also sticking with that. Today is one of those days that really lets you know that winter is here. A good amount of snow, cold and as we walk along the street, a spattering of Xmas decorations. I love the image of the outdoor rink, and so that's why it's chosen here. No other reason. Enjoy the blogs!

NASW-NJ Blog

Social Work Leadership

NJ Social Worker

And remember, if you know of a great social work blog that I'm missing here, either leave a comment, or email me to let me know and I'll put it on the list!

Lack of Movement isn't always Bad

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:46:00 +0000

The theme of today's offerings seem to be dormancy. However, something that lacks activity can still be very useful. These three blogs are more than a month dormant, but there is A LOT of good information in them that is still very valuable! Also, if we like what they're doing, it's always possible to hound them and let them know they have fans so they come back and get back on track! And so, here they are:

NY SWOG - A Social Work Blog

Tools for Social Work

Active Social Work

Three More Blogs

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:04:00 +0000

Three more for you, today. I'm just gonna throw them out there and see how you like them!

Measuring Social Work Competency

The Madrigal Maniac

Social Work Professional

On to December!

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:16:00 +0000

Here's a trio of blogs to get you going into December. I have a lot more time on my hands, so I should be able to whittle down the list that others have generously provided me. As well, I hope to run through all the blogs on here, and see which have been deleted, so they're not wasting space for others that are more active.

If you're reading this on the site, rather than as a feed, you should now see a "Share" button on the bottom of each post. I hope you will use this to spread the word around about this site.

And now, only today's offerings:

Stardust in your Eye

SocialWorkerDiana

Wall - A Social Worker's Blog

More Blogs! Yay!

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:18:00 +0000

The pic has no significance. I just like it. Here's a few more blogs for you to peruse and discover. It's a diverse group that includes a hospital social worker, a social worker in yoga school, and an MSW student.

I hope you enjoy, and let me know what you think!

The Unburdening

My Embodiment: Misadventures and Adventures of a Psychotherapist in Yoga School

Reflections of an MSW Journey

A few blogs to lessen the load

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:10:00 +0000

I have this file of blogs that need to be reviewed and posted here. I get emails every now and again with new suggestions, but I've been so busy that they've been filed away and they're starting to look like that load of papers in the picture.

So here I am, getting ready to post some more. I'm gonna post three today, then I will hopefully get around to setting up a schedule to post the rest.

Without further ado, here we go:

Social Work Programs

Tai's World

Social Work Test Prep

There's a little bit of variety there, from personal to professional. I hope you enjoy.

Lastly, I want to thank everyone that has been promoting the site, either through their blog, or Twitter, or email, or otherwise. It is very appreciated and helps to grow the site. Keep it up, folks! Like I've said before, we have important stuff to say, and the more we promote ourselves, the better we'll grow.

A Measure of Success

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:23:00 +0000

Although there haven't been any new blogs added here in a while (although there are many coming), the hits keep coming and we keep chugging along. I did a little bit of cleaning up today, and was thinking about how I measure success around here. There are many ways, really. How many hits I get, how many comments, clicks on ads, emails thanking me, etc.

However, all of these pale in comparison to the most important measure. That measure is outclicks. As a directory blog, I decided that my measure of success would be how many people that visit this blog click on the other blogs that I feature. The most important reason is that I want the voices of social workers to be heard. My hope is that if people see their blog being visited via this blog, they will link back here and we'll create a great loop of information sharing.

There are SO many great SW blogs out there, and this place is a testament to that fact. Let us all share the love and spread our info around.

A Few More Additions

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:49:00 +0000

I've had these four blogs sitting around for a while, so today I got around to checking them out and am now offering them up to you!

As always, I'll leave them to you to check out and find the good stuff. And here they are:

Enjoy, and feel free to comment!

A Call To Social Work Bloggers or SW Blog Lovers

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:39:00 +0000

The New Social Worker Online is looking for Social Work Bloggers or SW Blog Lovers for an interview! I thought I'd mention it here, as it just seems appropriate. ;)

The New Social Worker Online Blog: Calling All Bloggers!

Do you write a social work blog? Do you regularly read social work blogs? (hint: you are reading one right now :) If so I'd love to interview you! My next article will focus on how social workers use blogs, what you think of them, etc. If you'd like to give your opinion please email me at karen[at]karenzgoda.org.

Spread the word - please tell your colleagues!

Chicago and Dallas Viewers

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:47:00 +0000

What I love about blogging and maintaining this list is the support, encouragement and surprises that I get along the way. One of the surprises lately is on my Sitemeter. Usually, when a person visits here, they have a referral link, so I know where they came from. Lately, I have gotten a big influx of people from Dallas and Chicago who have no referral address! I don't know where they came from. Oh well, I guess I can't know everything.

I just appreciate that you come, and I like that you've all been clicking a lot of links and (hopefully) enjoying the content!

Cheers to you all!

On, and no worries...there are more new blogs on tap soon. ;)

Newly Updated "New to us" Blogs - Part III

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:32:00 +0000

Here is Part III of III

Nitara - deeply rooted
Katie Malinski, LCSW
Living Proof Podcast
my world

Enjoy!

ps, comments are always welcome

Newly Updated "New to us" Blogs - Part II

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:40:00 +0000

Here is Part II of III

a shameless agitator's inner dialogue
A Case Manager's Verse
mel's skim cap
Ayprel - Sharing my life
Walking Through Quicksand

Enjoy!

Newly Updated "New to us" Blogs - Part I

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:29:00 +0000

Ok, I've sorted and cataloged and now I'm ready to present a three day series of blogs for your enjoyment. The first set will come now, the second tomorrow and the third on Saturday. This will get me up to date on the huge backlog that I had accumulated and now I just have to work on accumulating another backlog!

So anyways, without further ado, enjoy!

The life of a dippy wife, mother and social worker. Its a crazy world!
Thoughts from a Legally Blind Social Work Student
the unburdening
Dream Advocate
Brandice.net

A cookie for supporters

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:11:00 +0000

I'm offering this cookie to a couple of people that I've found out have been supporting this blog with a link on their site. I'm always happy to see this (obviously), as it gets the word out and I can maybe spend more time finding more blogs, the more traffic we get! So, here they are:

The Heart of Social Work

and

donnaconfetti

Thanks to the both of you for your support. And thank you to the countless others who have a link on their page for here. It's very appreciated and only helps to bring the social work blogging community together.

A Big Batch of Blogs - Part 2

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Here is the second batch of new to us blogs that haven't been updated this month.

Reducing Social Worker Stress Blog

RMW Delight in Life Adventures

Judi Miller

Experiences of an Apprentice

Next up (in a few days) are new to us blogs that are actually being updated!

A Big Batch of Blogs

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:41:00 +0000

Ok, I finally have some free time to tend to the backlog of social work blogs that have been submitted and discovered over the past little while. Things have been a little crazy for me, so it's been a while. There are around 20 or so blogs that I want to add to the list, but I'm going to break it up a bit so it's not too overwhelming. Today and tomorrow will have posts that offer blogs that are new to us, but haven't been updated this month. After that (maybe on the weekend) there will be more posts with blogs that have been updated in June, at least.

I hope you enjoy them!

Real Life in Lower Alabama

India-Tibetan Social Work

CA Social Workers Bargaining Unit

Hello, Epiphany

My Life as a Sex-Ed Teacher

I'd love to hear comments anyone has on any of these blogs.

Mixing Things Up

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:49:00 +0000

I'm trying out some different colors and backgrounds out. I have a bunch of new blogs to post and a bunch of free time, so they should be coming around the bend very soon.

If the colors make things difficult to read, or you simply don't like them, please leave a comment and let your opinion be known!

Weekly Social Workings (6)

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:54:00 +0000

Here's another installment of social work posts that caught my eye. Getting right to it!

The Life of a Social Worker discusses a part of his life he's tentative to speak about:

I have always held it as a shame on me that I have been homeless in the past. When I started college in 1986, I was living on the streets of Columbia, SC. I mean literally living on the streets. I would sit on the grounds of the state capital and watch squirrels. I slept at night in the Oliver Gospel Mission.

Everyone Needs Therapy has a great post about divorce:

Once the D-word is out, there’s no taking it back. It’s out. And it comes out again, and again, and again, because without that bravado that comes with commitment, the other will not say, , “I’m sorry. I know you’re miserable. I shouldn’t have said that. Let’s talk. Let’s work it out. I love you.”

Confessions of a Young Looking Social Worker has a post about a great day:

Even though I'm behind on end-of-the-month charting, this was an undeniably great day. Because of said charting and other random business, I only made 3 visits but there was no doubting that I made a comforting connection at each home. I won't delve into the minutiae of each visit- I don't have the luxury of time tonight. However, I will share the "evidence" of my great day.

That's it for now. Looking forward to next week!

Weekly Social Workings (5)

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:30:00 +0000

After the blip last week, I realized that this is a good thing. It helps me read more good social work writings and it helps spread them around. This blog is still growing, but we get decent readership, so I know the word is being spread. As always, comments and suggestions are welcome.
And onto the blogs:

Amy's Life in Brief discusses an issue of what to do when you know your patient personally:

But, I wonder if, had the family been in crisis, it would have been appropriate to intercede.
Certainly, if it would have been a family I knew well, I wouldn’t. At least I wouldn’t as a professional or employee of the hospital. But, only knowing them slightly, is it ever OK to get involved? And if they don’t recognize them, do I inform them that I know them and how, in the interest of full disclosure?

Midlife Musings and my Second Career talks about the vacation she's on:

I'm writing this blog from a lovely rental retreat in the Catskills. All four of us have gathered here on vacation, fulfilling our promise to ourselves to always have at least one family vacation a year. It's my last before heading off to my new job as a newly ordained social worker. We trekked up Bellayre Mountain and had the trail to ourselves.

Psyched Out has an interesting critique of a recent movie:

I really did want to see this movie due to the actually funny physical comedy in the previews I saw. And I might have been willing to sit through the hateful jokes for the good ones on my own. But when there's too much hate for my 8 year old twins and ther 7 year old friend in the first fifteen minutes, I won't give the producers my money again.

Off the Record seems to have found her niche:

...that sometimes you can't do individual work without involving the entire family. That's definitely 100% true for kids, in my opinion anyway. My teacher - who has an ego the size of Texas, but is totally brilliant - said the same thing on day 1 this week and it was like hearing a Hallelujah chorus behind me.

Social Worker in a Strange Land talks about work related trauma:

In this year, I have been attacked physically more than I ever was working in residential. I've been verbally accosted by kids and parents. I have played a role in supporting initial disclosures and treatment of significant sexual and physical abuse and other trauma with many children on my case load this year. I know two families that have lost all their possessions to house fires. I know at least five (maybe more) families that have lost a close family member to gun violence in the past six months. I have been threatened by a colleague I should be collaborating with, who instead made me feel like she wanted me removed from my job. And as egotistical as it may sound, I did not in any way deserve to be removed or threatened in such a manner. I am good at what I do.

To end this off, I'll give a shout out to one of my favorite blogs which is supposedly saying goodbye.
Adventures in Prison is shutting down:

I am writing to say this is my last blog entry and I will be deleting my blog soon.

You will be missed, that's for sure.

Just a note...

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:58:00 +0000

There will be no Weekly Social Workings this, well, week. However, I didn't want to skip it with no note, so here ya go! Feel free to come check out some of the updates that have happened in this past week on the various blogs. Next week, we will have an expanded WSW, with two weeks worth of the good stuff!

Life as a crazy cat lady

socialworkblogs@gmail.com — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:28:00 +0000

I have no idea if this picture REALLY represents today's new blog, but it's associated with the title of the blog, so let's go with it!

The blog's name is Life if a crazy cat lady .

I haven't read a lot of it, but it seems to be a good mix of social work writing and personal writing.

Later!