An Open Letter to the Board of TBZ (Temple Beth Zion)
To The Board, I am struggling right now, and I feel that I must share that struggle with the Board, and I ask that the Board respectfully share in that…
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No One on my Account
Matthew L. SchwartzLiturgist No one on my account…I tear my clothes into shreds, throw ashes on my head, wear sack cloth…I beg:plead:ask you to intercede. Repentance, Prayer, Charity…these temper your…
I am Now a Certified Financial Social Worker
I am incredibly proud to share that I have passed the Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW) course and exam from the Center for Financial Social Work! I am so incredibly…
On Vulnerability (Opening Up Commenting, Social Media Policy, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy)
As I state on my about me page, “We ask our patients to reveal to us, often on their very first meeting, the inner most feelings and fears of their…
The First Coffee Bean (First Week of the DSW)
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.…
How I Organize My Course Materials & Readings
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).…
First Day of School, Context is Key & New Routines
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…
Preparing For Quiet in the Heights
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…
A Solution Focused Brief Therapy Note (Updated)
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…
Personal Statement on Today’s Rally of Social Workers and Human Service Professionals in Support of Black Lives Matter
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…