Learning through Observing – Integrated Practice Experience Days
Day one of our first Independent Practice Experience (IPE) was a very exciting day. It was my first foray into the “real world” of community support work. Our first IPE day…
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Balancing School and Life
How do I balance school and life? Sometimes I balance both well, and other times, not so well. Balancing school and work or work and family life can be challenging….
Going Back to School Full-Time
Going back to school full-time for me is a lot like riding a bike. The only difference is the bike is now a Go-Kart and everything you know about riding…
Why Community Support Work?
Why CSW? Short answer: Why not? Long answer: Hello, my name is Mayon Marcelino, and the reason why I’m in the Community Support Worker program is because of something that…
About Mayon
My name is Mayon Marcelino, I’m a 31 year-old Filipino-Canadian male and I’m proud to be in the Community Support Work program at Stenberg College. Exactly one year ago, I…
Community Service Worker’s Guide to Self-Care
A career as a community service worker is deeply rewarding, but it is also challenging. In community support worker training, you will learn how to counsel people who may be…
Inside Addiction and Involuntary Commitment Acts
No one wants to see a loved one self-destruct as a result of substance addiction. While you might want them to independently seek help from someone with addictions worker training,…
What You Gain by Giving Back as a Community Support Worker
Whether you pursue a mental health worker program, addictions worker training, or specialize in working with people with disabilities, you’ll find reward in helping some of society’s most vulnerable members find confidence and hope.
Into our Practicum placement – the finish line is in sight!
Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping by once again to my blog page for the CSW program. The first of many visits, I hope! So here we are on our second…
Be the Change: ‘Pay it forward, live a better life style and get mentally and financially educated.’
Welcome back readers! I just want to shine some light on how amazing these last couple of weeks has been for us. The most recent event that has occurred was…
Inside the CSW Program
Welcome back to my blog for the CSW Program!! I appreciate you reading and I hope the information I am providing is useful to you. Just an update to where…
Hello current and future students!
Hello current and future students!! My name is Hana and I am in the Community Support Worker Program (CSW) which is almost near its end. I started in November 2012…
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