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Interview With a Social Work Student

2/6/2019

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The ULink students interviewed each other at their orientation on October 21, 2018. Read Lauren's interview:

“My name is Lauren, I’m currently a Masters of Social Work Student at Wayne State University in Detroit. I’m on the interpersonal track so I hope to do clinical social work one day.”


Why are you going into social work?
“Originally my interest was in Psychology. I realized that I loved the social sciences, but I wanted to do something that was more applied and where I could actually help people and I realized over time that social work really aligned with my values and the kind of work that I was trying to do and be effective in communities.”

Where are you doing your internship and what are you doing?
“My internship is through the Henry Ford Health System right now it’s called SandCastles. It’s a nonprofit grief support program for families. I’m working with the children’s groups right now at a bunch of the different locations. Basically, we help them understand and process their grief and then memorialize the person who’s died in their lives.”

Why are you a member of NASW?
“I joined NASW because I thought it was important to be able to reach out to others in the field and have a real sense of connection to other people who were trying to do the same type of work that I was. I felt without that I would be sort of isolated and unable to be effective.”

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ULink Interview with a social worker

2/6/2019

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U-Link connects NASW to Michigan’s schools of social works through BSW and MSW students who serve as representatives throughout the course of the academic year.. ULink Advocates have been interviewing social workers to see why they entered the field and why they are members of the NASW. Read one here from ​Renae Pullman, LMSW, Hope Network Neuro Rehabilitation, Rehab Social Worker II (pictured on the right):

What are you passionate about and how did that passion come to be?
"I have always been passionate about helping others.  Throughout my life I saw individuals struggling with certain things and feeling like I could not provide the support that they needed.  Due to this, I knew I wanted to do something where I would be able to make a difference and ensure that I did my part in providing the help and support that unfortunately too many people go without."

How do you advocate for your clients?
"I think it is important to meet an individual where they are.  I try to understand what they feel they are struggling with, and not just focus on what I think is the problem, and then work with them and the resources in the community to help them get the support that they need."

How has being a member of the NASW benefited your career?
"NASW has helped me by providing networking and continuing education opportunities that I would most likely not be able to have if I was not a part of NASW."

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