Dear Reader,
It is now officially summer, and I always think of this as a time when things tend to slow down. Not this summer! Things are as busy as ever here at The New Social Worker.
In the last issue, we announced the new SocialWorkChat.org site that we are co-sponsoring with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). The site is really taking off in a big way. Susan Mankita, the site manager, has written an article (page 28) to tell you a little about the benefits of chatting with other social workers online. But don’t take her word for it! Go to the site, register, and participate in a Sunday or Tuesday chat, and experience it for yourself.
Lyndal Greenslade and Amanda Vos continue their “Creating YOUR Social Work Career” series with installment #2—Understanding the Purpose of Social Work! And to bring this series to life, we will be holding a live chat at SocialWorkChat.org on July 27 to discuss the first two installments. Lyndal, Amanda, and I will be on hand during the chat to answer your questions and discuss your career development.
Also in this issue, you will find a poem by Stephanie Lynch, following up on her poem in the Winter issue. And as a follow-up to our article on social worker safety in that same issue, Kathrin Theis offers some thoughts in her article on page 31.
Other topics in this issue include electronic privacy and confidentiality (page 4), peer supervision (page 7), field placement in a child welfare agency (page 8), domestic violence (page 14), working with the developmentally disabled population (page 16), school social work (page 17), international learning (page 18), and leadership (page 20).
So, as you can see, this issue is jam-packed with a little of something for everyone.
Don’t forget—you can get continuing education credit for reading The New Social Worker! Just go to http://www.ceu4u.com/tnsw and you will automatically receive a 15% discount on ALL courses you take there.
Until next time—happy reading!
Linda Grobman, ACSW, LSW Contents FEATURES Student Role Model:
Patricia Ann White
In this issue, Barbara Trainin Blank provides a close-up look at Patricia Ann White, recent BSW graduate of Coker College.
by Barbara Trainin Blank
page 3
Ethics: Addressing NASW Standard 1.07m: Privacy and Confidentiality
Steve Marson and Ollie Bishop provide the information you need to know to keep electronic communications private and confidential.
by Stephen M. Marson and Ollie Bishop
page 4
Sweet Prisoners of the Positive Transference: Meditations on Peer Supervision
Is your peer supervision group holding you prisoner? Simon Feuerman explores why and how being in a group of peers that you like can sometimes hinder progress.
by Simon Y. Feuerman
page 7
Field Placement: My Student Field Placement at DYFS
Tonya Montgomery shares her field placement experiences and thoughts about field experience in general.
by Tonya Montgomery
page 8
What’s On Your Social Work Horizon?
Creating YOUR Social Work Career, Phase 2: Understanding the Purpose of Social Work
In this second installment of their 4-part series, Lyndal and Amanda help readers discover the “big picture” purpose of social work, as it relates to their career goals.
by Lyndal Greenslade and Amanda Vos
page 10
Breaking the Cycle
Annette Owens-Johnson shares thoughts about helping break the cycle of domestic violence.
by Annette Owens-Johnson
page 14
Poetry: Your Life is in My Hands (From a Social Worker’s Perspective)
This poem is a follow-up to the writer’s poem in the Winter 2008 issue, which was from a client’s perspective.
by Stephanie M. Lynch
page 15
Working With the Developmentally Disabled Population
Each day Jessica Joyce sits down with her clients, she learns more about the beautiful and innocent parts of life. But she finds the obstacles they face each day disheartening. Funding is limited, and stigma is everywhere.
by Jessica M. Joyce
page 16
Take Time to Thank Your Local School Social Worker: A Letter
Students from Dr. Michelle Alvarez’ school social work class write about the value of social workers in school systems.
page 17
Insights on Grace from the South Pacific
Susan Burkholder learns about social work, grace, and herself during an independent study in Fiji.
by Susan Lanae Burkholder
page 18
Interested in Leadership? Tips for Positioning Yourself for Leadership Roles
Leadership is defined in various ways, but common among them are that leaders are responsible for the performance of others and good leaders want those with whom they collaborate to perform their best work. Terri Moore-Brown provides tips for becoming a leader.
by Terri Moore-Brown
page 20
Electronic Connection: Chat With Colleagues for Fun and Networking
Mila, Jerry, Larry, Kryss, Roger, Judith, and Susan are the closest of colleagues and friends. They would all get together for dinner, but that would prove difficult on short notice, as they are spread across the U.S. Their friendships blossomed and are nurtured online in a chat room created by social workers for social workers.
by Susan Mankita
page 28
Shake the Gate
Kathrin Theis writes in response to our Winter article about safety for social workers.
by Kathrin A. Theis
page 31
DEPARTMENTS Social Work Around the Map page 26
Books page 30
Classified Ads page 32
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