Martha Saucedo, MSW ’10, LCSW is a Behavioral Health Consultant at Access Community Health Centers. This post originally appeared on the NAMI Dane County Blog. By Martha Saucedo The COVID-19 pandemic has been part of …
Covid-19
School Social Workers and Alumni Meet Family Needs in Madison Schools
Early on in the pandemic, school social workers in 14 Madison, WI schools banned together and formed the Madison West High Area Collaborative. The group provides and coordinates a variety of services, including food distribution …
Reflecting on "Reflective Practice"
Work Setting: Independent Practitioner Reflecting on “Reflective Practice” Linda Kantner 05/26/2020 Note: Linda Kantner, MSSW ’82, is an independent Reflective Practice practitioner. She works with public health nurses, early childhood teachers, and therapists who work with …
Owning a Senior Living Facility in the time of Covid 19
Work Setting: Senior Living Facility Owning a Senior Living Facility in the time of Covid 19 Kate Shaw 05/25/2020 Note: Kate Shaw, MSW ’05, is the owner and manager of Emerson Senior Living Center in …
Hospice and Homecare Challenges
Work Setting: Hospice and Homecare Kristin Kalpinski 04/09/2020 As a hospice and home care social worker I have observed the toll COVID has taken on family and friends. Due to working in a healthcare agency, …
Postive Energy
Work Setting: Professional Development System Erin Nasgovitz 04/08/2020 When our group (WCWPDS) suddenly received emails of mandatory Zoom meetings, I’m sure I’m not the only staff person who felt anxious and afraid of the unknown. …
Homeless Outreach during a Pandemic
Work Setting: Community Based Non-Profit Tyler Schueffner 04/03/2020 Just thought I would share a few details of being an outreach coordinator during COVID-19 pandemic. Street and community based outreach requires you to be flexible and …
Ethical Issues Continue to Emerge in our Covid19 World
Work Setting: Fertility Work Jeanne Ferguson 04/02/2020 Families are still trying to move on in their lives, further their dreams and pursue their best hopes for their future, despite the frightening and constantly unfolding drama …