After almost ten years as a social worker in mental health and homeless services, I have developed some rather sophisticated methods of self-care. I often indulge in… Read more “Social Work Lessons From Literature’s Greatest Stories”
Month: April 2017
The Thing About Dating & Social Work
A short while ago I met a fella for drinks. He intrigued me so much that I agreed to see him for lunch the very next day.… Read more “The Thing About Dating & Social Work”
Gentrification Emerges as Denver’s Shameful Legacy
“I cannot stand what’s happened in this town,” my mother said as my parents and I strolled to The Avenue Theater in Denver to see the quirky… Read more “Gentrification Emerges as Denver’s Shameful Legacy”
A Man Walks Into A Social Worker’s Office
You are a social worker. A man walks into your office. You detect a vacancy in his crumpled eyes. You notice his unkempt hair and zipped smile.… Read more “A Man Walks Into A Social Worker’s Office”