Between Practice & Purpose
THE FEELINGS ARE REAL. THE FILTER IS OFF.
This is a blog about what we are all trying to figure out: Life, work, and who we are.
What We Needed, So We Built It
You're not alone in your thoughts, feelings, or fears—we're convinced of that. And soon, we can guarantee you will be too. This space exists to build common ground and to nurture a community that offers support, validation, education, and inspiration. Whether you come here just to read or you'd like to join us by responding, suggesting a topic, or being a guest blogger, you belong here.
Whether you’re a student trying to keep it all together, a new or seasoned practitioner, or someone simply curious, this blog is for you.
Amy Meyers,
PhD, LCSW
(she/her/hers)
I received my Master’s and Doctorate degrees in social work from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and CUNY Graduate Center at Hunter College. With 30 years of practice experience, I maintain a private practice in NYC where...
Alma Calderón,
BSW, MSW Candidate
(she/her/hers)
Hi! My name is Alma, and I’m an incoming MSW student. I currently work at a nonprofit as a child counselor and group facilitator, where I run groups, support kids, and learn from amazing social workers, including my boss and supervisor...
Maria Sosa,
BSW, MSW Candidate
(she/her/hers)
I’m a Bachelor of Social Work graduate and current MSW candidate whose path into this field began with curiosity rather than certainty. My academic background in psychology and sociology shaped how I understand individuals within...
Recent Blogs
On Loneliness
“The hours we spend with ourselves are the foundation of every true friendship; solitude is not absence, but preparation.”
– May Sarton
We are living in a culture of loneliness. In fact, it is now referred to as the epidemic of loneliness experience…
Being OK with the Unknown
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
– Joseph Campbell
Looking back to when I first started college, I remember the constant pressure I put on myself to have everything figured out…
When Work Hits Home: Identifying with the Client
“If you feel pain, you are alive. If you feel other people’s pain, you are a human being.”
– Leo Tolstoy
There’s something I’ve been sitting with lately that feels heavy, and I imagine I’m not the only one. As social workers…