[humanser] what is Realistic?

Sat Apr 26 19:30:23 UTC 2014

Hi all,

I agree with Marion about following your passion.  As far as what area
has the greatest need for social workers, I'd say mental health and
substance abuse.  Patients/clients often are co-occurring. (mentally
ill and substance abusing)

Serena

On 4/25/14, Marion Gwizdala <marion.gwizdala at verizon.net> wrote:
> 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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