As most of you know, I’m working on both an MA & a PhD in Social Work. This quarter, I took a class on cognitive-behavioural therapy with children, teens, & families. I also took a class on behavioural therapy, in general.* I’ve found both classes to be a welcome challenge to my existing orientation and…
As I mentioned in my previous post, I’m doing an independent study on political film theory. Due to my surgery fundraiser, I got WAY behind on the readings (although I’ve done all the screenings and then some). So today is my catch up day & I’ve started with Fatimah Tobing Rony’s Those Who Squat and…
So I voted today. I didn’t have wifi access, so had to switch things up with the technique. Instead of doing step two (looking into other, similar books), I did step 3: reading the introduction. That whole “read fast” thing? I failed. I got through 18 of 20 pages in about 3 hours. Granted, I…
Earlier this year, Grad School Ninja posted an instruction sheet called How to Raid an Academic Book in 4 Hours. I vaguely recall squealing with joy. (Also this is probably the fourth time I’ve screwed up your analytics by leaving the tab open for some ridiculous amount of time. I’m sorry Prof. Nance.) Grandiose plans ensued….
as i read about the history of social work (namely, james leiby’s 1978 history of social welfare and social work), i am having a very hard time being accepting of the way things were done. while i recognize that this is me taking for granted what is considered “common sense” these days, i still find…
