By Arlene Kaplan Hewitt (’54) During my 35 year career employed by Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia, I have initiated many programs and was recognized as the first medical social worker in the country to initiate discharge planning meetings for patients and recognized the necessity of Employee Assistance programs initiated that in our hospital […]
By Alicia Cameron (’14) I was working at my church’s pantry, and Samira sat down next to me. As we chatted, and I played with her children, I was deeply moved by the ways that love undergirds our everyday- whether we’re Christians, Muslims, or of any other faith.
By Michaela Cook (’13) I am a social worker because ….. I lost the love of my life in 2003 to suicide at the age of 23. Through my own experiences with loss, grief, depression, traumatic life changes, I have found the strength to turn my experiences into hope, compassion and understanding for those who […]
By Jennifer Mourhess (’14) Almost 10 years ago now I was working in a community support program for adults with mental illness. There was one man that stood out. He was homeless, had lost his job, couldn’t see his child, and actively addicted to pain pills. He had a car accident and got hooked after […]