Congratulations, I did something so unexpected. I created a website to write a blog. I don’t like to write but I share my thoughts on various social media platforms daily. Now, I’m on another one. #peace #blessings ✌🏽🙏🏽 with positive #energy #vibes
I have some things to share about my profession, social work. I love being a social worker but believe some things must change such as focusing on the foundation and helping poor people for real in a real way. We are change agents and must discontinue perpetuating the negative stereotypes of what others think of the profession. We #advocate #activate #organize collaboratively with the voiceless. Dare to be different for difference sake.
Help me help others be better in their home, neighborhood, work, community, institution, organizations, and overall life. Each person has a right to self-determination and is entitled to choose for themselves whether anyone agrees or not.
I’m celebrating my efforts to crystalize my thoughts about particular topics such as #education #healthcare #spiritual #community #policy and other issues related to #socialwork which is EVERYTHING!!! Just in case you needed a reminder. Expect me to defy limitations and deviate from a sense of normal. Yes, I’m going beyond so enjoy this journey with me.
VIVA LA REVOLUCION!!! long live the revolution
Published by Viva White, PhD, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, MAC, ACS, SAP
I am a native Patersonian. In 2001, I received my BSW degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a double minor in Public Policy and African American Studies. Afterward, I entered the MSW program with Advanced Standing at Yeshiva University. In 2004, I received my Master's degree in Social Work, and in 2022, I earned my Ph.D. in Social Welfare from Yeshiva University-Wurzweiler School of Social Work. The research study topic was "The Phenomenological Exploration of Academic Re-engagement for High School Completion." The qualitative method was employed to examine students who leave high school before graduation and choose service-learning as a means of high school completion.
Professionally, I hold credentials as a School Social Worker, Supervision in Field Instruction (SIFI) supervisor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP).
My practice experience has been in the areas of substance abuse with/without medication assistance, mental health, and education/special education. Currently, I am a Program Coordinator, Adjunct Professor, Community Advocate, Activist, and Organizer, Founder/Executive Director of Balm In Gilead Community Services, Inc., a non-profit organization in the City of Newark, Chief Executive Officer of Making Connections Professional Services LLC, and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc 💙🤍🕊️
My professional goal is to formulate and implement policies to address the systemic issues related to racism, poverty, education, violence, and health care. Also, advocate and articulate the negative effect of those issues to decision-makers for providing a better understanding of the impact/outcome of those decisions upon individuals, families, and communities.
#advocate #activist #organizer who talks about #love #wellness #antiviolence #wellbeing #socialwork #mentalhealth #education #health #antiracism #poverty
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