What Christmas Means to me

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I grew up in a Christian household, and Christmas always had a different meaning to me than what one might consider some of the “norms” surrounding the holiday. Those norms include the idea of Santa Claus, how Christmas celebrates gift-giving, … Continued

Children and Poverty

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In this article by Mary Eamon, she addresses a couple of ways poverty can affect children’s socioemotional development. She introduces Bronfenbrenner’s Process-Person-Context-Time module, which can be used to understand the dynamic interactions and transactions that occur within an individual’s life. … Continued

Social Work in Rural Areas

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Social workers in rural areas face unique challenges that differ from those encountered by their urban counterparts. Scholars have come to the conclusion that it is best to use a generalist approach when it comes to rural communities (andes109 & … Continued

New beginnings

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After 19 years of living, I am finally entering into a period where I’m coming to terms with my past, and beginning to have an idea of what I want for my future. I am the second oldest of 5 … Continued