Matthew L. SchwartzLiturgist Holy, Holy, Holy!! Holy is the Great Mystery that surrounds us and calls us to atone…Kadosh Kadosh Kadosh!! Holy are the Hosts of Heaven that set and maintain the Planets and Stars, their course and movement at His holy command…balance and order, night and day. Aveinu Malkeinu – our Father, our…
The first week of the first semester of the first year of the Doctor of Social Work program is in the books. To say that I’m excited is an understatement. A good cup of coffee (espresso, which is the basis for all good coffee) starts with a single coffee bean…whichever one makes it into…
So when I completed my MBA at University of Phoenix (side note: awesome school, accredited, and ahead of their time being fully online…who’s laughing now, in the age of COVID-19). I needed a system to organize myself and my work so I could stay on top of things. That system also got me through…
Today is the first day of my DSW program! The program begins with some wonderful cohort building, a thorough explanation of what is to come ahead through our formal onboarding (virtually) via our two day orientation, hope, and excitement. The program also begins within the context of the United States closest to Civil War…
I have always loved living in University Heights. From my first forays as a visitor making my way to Amy’s Place, to my first apartments it held a special place for me. The real magic, though, was when I finally started staying summers as an undergrad, instead of returning home. Taking summer courses, allowing…
This is an updated entry from my previous discussion on the topic, which can be found here. The genesis of this is that I was discussing recently with a friend and colleague, former professor, mentor, and one of the people who got me started on my path to be a Solution Focused Counselor/Therapist (that’s…
Friday, June 12, 2020 Personal Statement on Today’s Rally of Social Workers and Human Service Professionals in Support of Black Lives Matter THE VIEWS EXPRESSED HEREIN ARE ENTIRELY MY OWN AND DO NOT REPRESENT ANY OF MY EMPLOYERS: PAST, PRESENT, OR FUTURE. 6. Social Workers’ Ethical Responsibilities to the Broader Society 6.01 Social Welfare…
As I began to complete treatment plans for my patients (while currently suspended as a necessity by the Office of Mental Health, I had decided I’d rather keep them current, so I don’t have a metric ton of paperwork to do when that requirement comes back in full force). Anyway, I was reflecting on…
One of the first parts of personal collateral damage during the immediate COVID-19 pandemic was my private practice. New York State allows those licensed at the LMSW to function (within the scope of their practice) to hold a private practice. I enjoyed that privilege, while also having a wonderful public practice. However, I found…
My friend Ariel asked me on LinkedIn to make a quick “how-to” for live tweeting a conference. I’m going to give two examples. One conference that I think I did exceedingly well live tweeting, and one that I didn’t do exceedingly well at (and reasons why, and work arounds). Why Live Tweet? I have…