Terricka Hardy
Terricka Hardy
Who Am I?
by Terricka Hardy, LCSW, ACSW
Who am I? I’m glad you asked
I’m the one who’s willing to advocate, no matter how hard the task
To some I’m an educator, to others a broker
I wear many hats, I’m a Social Worker!
Many fail to realize the impact of this great profession
Promoting human well-being, Social Work has contributed to our world’s progression
Held to strong ethical standards, inspired to serve
Social Workers fight hard to promote the social justice everyone deserves
Valuing the human relationship, respecting the worth of the individual
A true Social Worker is selfless, putting people first is a ritual
Vowing to remain competent in all we do, we strive to uphold integrity by staying committed to you.
So, who am I, again? Well, I’m glad you asked
I’m a proud, dedicated Social Worker, that’s who.
Social Work and Self Care
by Terricka Hardy, LCSW, ACSW
There’s more to this Social Work business than meets the eye
At times, our jobs are hard and I admit sometimes we cry
We do so much for others and the reward is often great
Yet, we sometimes fail to take care of ourselves, which can lead to an unfavorable fate
Self Care is important, especially in this line of work
The lack thereof can lead to burnout, or worse—someone getting hurt
Dear Social Workers, please invest in your self care
The world needs you—to imagine this world without you…I wouldn’t dare.
Terricka Hardy, LCSW, ACSW, is a proud Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author, motivational speaker, and trainer.