[humanser] what is Realistic?

Fri Apr 25 14:53:20 UTC 2014

Sharri,
	Though I am not a social worker by degree, I believe (and so does my
social worker wife) that I am a social worker by practice. I know that your
question about the greatest need for social workers is meant to ask what is
the greatest area of professional opportunity for those in the social work
field. There will be others on this list who might have a better answer in
that respect than I. What I will say is that the greatest need for social
workers and anyone else seeking to pursue a new career is to follow your
passion! This is our greatest need and our path to personal fulfillment!

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala

-----Original Message-----
From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sharri
Anderson
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2014 10:42 AM
To: Human Services Mailing List
Subject: Re: [humanser] what is Realistic?

Marion thank you so much for your encouraging words! I am visually impaired
and will be returning to school for my masters degree in social work, then I
will B we entering the workforce. my question to you and others is is what
do you think is the greatest area of need for social workers?
Have a blessed day everyone!
On Apr 25, 2014 10:25 AM, "Marion Gwizdala" <marion.gwizdala at verizon.net>
wrote:

> Jessica,
>         Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself to the list.
> Many of us have returned to school a little later in life than what is 
> traditional, whatever that means! (grin) I am certain you will find 
> many blind social workers on this list willing to share their 
> experiences with you, as well as some willing to mentor you and others.
>
>         I would like to comment on a statement you made, hoping you 
> will take this in the spirit it is offered. Many professionals in the 
> field will share with you what they believe is "realistic". They may 
> be very well-meaning; however, I have usually found that their "realistic"
> expectations are nothing more than limiting beliefs that keep us from 
> achieving our dreams. When we stretch our perceptions of what is 
> possible, we define a new reality for us as blind people. If you can 
> perceive it, you can achieve it! One of my favorite adages is, 
> "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right!" Keep
believing and keep achieving!
>
> Marion Gwizdala
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> MissWings
> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2014 12:18 AM
> To: humanser at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [humanser] Introduction.
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> I've been lurking on this list for a while, and have enjoyed reading 
> everyone's messages and input.  I've been to one of the phone 
> conference calls as well, and hope to attend more of them in future.
>
> I thought I'd write a bit about myself, and also ask a favor, if 
> anyone might be willing.
>
> My name is Jessica, and I'm a junior in college, having just switched 
> my major to social work, and am currently in my first semester of 
> studies away from home.  I've been officially accepted into the social 
> work program for the fall, so I'll be taking my second semester of 
> social work classes.  I'm in my early thirties, and totally blind.  
> I'm hoping to eventually become a vocational rehabilitation counselor, 
> and thought that social work would be the best major for me to pursue, 
> as the school where I'm attending doesn't have a major for VR 
> counseling specifically.  I thought social work would be a good 
> secondary option, as I'll be dealing with the public, and the skills 
> obtained in social work classes I'm sure will help me.
>
> Now for my request, and hopefully it isn't off topic.  One of my 
> assignments this semester is to interview someone who has a social 
> work degree, but my problem is that I don't know any social workers, 
> as I haven't made any connections yet.  I was wondering if anyone on 
> the list has a degree, and is currently practicing anywhere, and if 
> they'd mind answering a few questions.
> I also thought getting an interview from a blindness perspective would 
> be helpful, as I'd have a better idea of realistic expectations and 
> issues facing someone who is blind.  It's only about four or five 
> questions, and we could even communicate via email, if that works 
> easier.  Even if someone has a degree, but isn't currently working 
> anywhere, that should still work, as my professor didn't specifically 
> say the person being interviewed had to be working.
>
> Please respond off list if you're curious and want more information, 
> assuming anyone wouldn't mind helping, as I don't want to clutter up 
> the list.  My email is miss wings at lorettotel.net
>
> Thanks, and I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you better 
> as I spend more time on the list.
>
> Jess
>
>
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