Posted by nizhoni-academy on June 1, 2017
Let’s be honest – social work is hard. Helping professionals put their hearts and minds into supporting others every day, and must develop unique skills to remain healthy, happy, and resilient under pressure.
There are times when every social worker experiences distress as a result of their work, and research shows that this can increase rates of burnout, job turnover, and life stress. Self-compassion, healthy boundaries, and ongoing attention to personal needs… Read more
Posted by nizhoni-academy on December 16, 2016
Gradi Moore is the youngest student currently in field placement with NAU’s Child Welfare Training Project – a federally-funded scholarship program, committed to recruiting and training bachelor’s-level social workers to be competent Child Protective Services professionals. We interviewed her on the day of her first unsupported case call on behalf of a minor client.
Gradi, what brought you to the Child Welfare Training Project?
I am interested in the CWTP because I’m… Read more
Posted by nizhoni-academy on October 10, 2016
On September 27th, in honor of Health Professions Week, faculty members representing six different disciplines spoke with students from NAU’s Social Work Program and College of Health and Human Services about Interprofessional Collaborative Practice.
As Nurse Ro Haddon said, “Interdisciplinary teams can increase patient satisfaction, improve quality of care, and decrease length of stay for hospitalized individuals.” Students… Read more