Phyllis M. Babrove, MSW, LCSW, recently completed her first novel and is hoping to have it published. She enjoys spending time with her family and likes to travel to New England with her husband of 45 years.
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A Rewarding Social Work Career
Retired social worker Phyllis Babrove reflects on the rewards of the profession. Read more
Job-Seeking Strategies for the Nontraditional Social Work Student
So here you are, an older/nontraditional student who has majored in social work and who isn’t quite sure which path to follow with your degree. Unlike a lot of other careers, social work offers many choices. Life experience can be an asset. Read more
Social Workers Need Personal and Professional Boundaries
Boundaries, like laws and rules, help keep our lives from being chaotic and even at risk. Because social work is a helping profession, social workers often find it difficult to balance personal and professional boundaries. Read more
Setting Goals for Success
What can we accomplish by setting goals? Short-term goals help keep us focused on the outcome we are striving for without allowing us to feel overwhelmed. Tips are offered for social work students and graduates. Read more
The Strength of Having a Support System for Social Work Students
Two types of support systems are beneficial for social work students: informal and formal. Your support system will help keep you from being discouraged and giving up on yourself when life becomes overwhelming. Read more
My Midlife Crisis Led Me to Social Work
Age does not have to discourage us from being successful in fulfilling our dreams and achieving our goals. Read more
A Social Work Career Later in Life
Many people would like to go back to school when they are older, but hesitate because of their age. I would suggest that they pursue their dreams and achieve their goals. Read more
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