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A never-before-seen look into the humans within the profession...of Social Work.When most people think of Social Work; Child Protective Services, low wages and challenging work may come to mind. This book is a refreshing and eye opening view into the humans behind the profession; the journeys into, around and even out of Social Work. Most people don't realize that this work is far-reaching beyond just Social Work, Behavior Analysis, Mental Health, Case Management, Treatment Planning and Social Services and looks into the fields of Psychology, Coaching, Consulting, Entrepreneurship and even death-row mitigation. In this book you will find stories of journeys from long ago and journeys just beginning. Common themes within each journey include; the deep desire to be connected to others, the desire to help, the desire to see those that feel unseen, and a rise to the call for social justice. Story telling is social action. Sharing journey stories builds the momentum to connect, to seek others' journey stories, and to see the journey stories within ourselves. This is collective building through journey stories shared. This book serves as a professional call to action. All those who come into, around, or out of social work have a personal journey, and directly parallel, all those served by the field of social work have a journey story. Let's be reminded that the helping profession of social work was in fact built on passions professionalized. Authors: Amanda Fordham Ashley Abramson Beth Tyson Cherish Fields Christina Broderick Courtney Aaberg Daniel Martin Deb Frank Dr. Sujeeta E. Menon Elizabeth Wendel Gilbert Domally Hilary N. Weaver Jeremy Carney Jess Hoeper Jessica Hope Jihan Ali Michael McKnight Michele Sneed Nazia Basha Nicole Young Teya F. Dahle Thu-ha Park Warren L. Graver Yacenia Murlee Q. Crisostomo

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"A Candid and Intimate Look at the Personal and Professional Journey of Social Work ""This is a truly comprehensive account-or rather collection of accounts of many individuals' personal journeys into and around social work. Through these anecdotes, very transparent perspectives are revealed surrounding the rewarding, but often challenging work executed by social workers. While reading these personal journeys, you are likely to find something that you connect with. It is difficult to find such a comprehensive collection of stories about this noble profession which keeps us all connected and allows the most vulnerable to find a path forward."" - Chris Not just for social workers! ""You do not need to be a social worker or from a helping profession to enjoy this book! Comprised of 24 social workers' journeys--chapters end with an author bio and 'pearl of wisdom'--each story is easily enjoyed in small bites, but the entire book is also like a multi-course meal where you enjoy every new taste and course and don't want to leave the table. This book will help you understand yourself, your relationships, and so much more about the incredible roles of social workers in our communities. This book is for anyone who is in relationship with another being. It's a book for all of us."" - TS"

A Candid and Intimate Look at the Personal and Professional Journey of Social Work This is a truly comprehensive account-or rather collection of accounts of many individuals' personal journeys into and around social work. Through these anecdotes, very transparent perspectives are revealed surrounding the rewarding, but often challenging work executed by social workers. While reading these personal journeys, you are likely to find something that you connect with. It is difficult to find such a comprehensive collection of stories about this noble profession which keeps us all connected and allows the most vulnerable to find a path forward. - Chris Not just for social workers! You do not need to be a social worker or from a helping profession to enjoy this book! Comprised of 24 social workers' journeys--chapters end with an author bio and 'pearl of wisdom'--each story is easily enjoyed in small bites, but the entire book is also like a multi-course meal where you enjoy every new taste and course and don't want to leave the table. This book will help you understand yourself, your relationships, and so much more about the incredible roles of social workers in our communities. This book is for anyone who is in relationship with another being. It's a book for all of us. - TS

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