by Susan Mankita, LCSW
Written in March of 2021
When the NASW Social Work Month theme of the 12 months was “Social Employees are Important”
(Word: Place emphasis on syllables in daring.)
If social staff are essential YOU are probably indispensible
to a society dealing with a variety of ills and injustices, incomprehensible struggling
I get emotional however social work is sensible.
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On this divide, you’re vital solutionists, crucial and critical
thinkers/Analytic, goionate, each hopeful and rational. Political.
Belief us – Compassion is inseparable from justice and actionable resolution
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We voted even by COVID, cue the
lockdowns imposed, places of work closed, racism-exposed,
In a 12 months of rising consciousness, equity is a music we sing
To carry a 12 months of prospects, fears confronted with capabilities
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Nothing’s irreparable. One tiny revolution in that half of the coronary heart of a Senator is what it takes. begin the place they are. Be intentional, current, factual. Be sensible
A Consultant’s response is essential for lasting political motion.
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Be Impactful. Your tactical instruments, the practiceing, the reality plus you, your social work coronary heart and your social work crew, good, consequential, exponentially influential
You are the essence of potential and collectively we — we are potent and important.
Susan Mankita, LCSW (She/Her/Hers), is a Certified Medical Supervisori and a licensure prep tutor. She is Chief Instrument Sharpener at Candy Grindstone, LLC. As well as, she serves as NASW-FL President for 2020-2022 and is an NASW Social Work Pioneer®.
