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Three Years Of Advanced Integrative Practice, Tyra Rose Klein Aug 2024

Three Years Of Advanced Integrative Practice, Tyra Rose Klein

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

MSW Portfolio: Narratives and Appendix


Msw Portfolio, Briar Gaither Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio, Briar Gaither

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

A look at my personal journey through the MSW program, what I experienced and learned, and what I gained. Features my many papers and projects from the program


Staying Curious, Stephanie Voisine Aug 2024

Staying Curious, Stephanie Voisine

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Msw Portfolio, Tasha Clark Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio, Tasha Clark

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Msw Portfolio Narrative, Katherine P. Blaedow Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio Narrative, Katherine P. Blaedow

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

The Council on Social Work Education and University of Montana School of Social Work require the mastery of ten competencies before graduates are awarded their Master of Social Work degree. In this paper, I share my experiences in mastering these ten competencies and reflect on my graduate degree experience.


Master Of Social Work Portfolio, Bradley Herman Aug 2024

Master Of Social Work Portfolio, Bradley Herman

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

Welcome to the grand capstone, the top of the heap, Where my journey in social work isn’t just a small leap. It's a compendium, a collection, oh, what a view, Of all that I’ve learned and all that I do. It’s a culminating circus of knowledge so vast, From the first class I took to the very last. Ethics, practice, and justice, oh my, All woven together under one big sky.


Msw Professional Portfolio, Nicholas Caron Aug 2024

Msw Professional Portfolio, Nicholas Caron

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

This paper demonstrates my experience gained through the Online MSW program at the University of Montana.


Professional Portfolio: A Social Work Journey Through The 10 Competencies, Tessa Rae Nelson Aug 2024

Professional Portfolio: A Social Work Journey Through The 10 Competencies, Tessa Rae Nelson

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

The Professional Portfolio demonstrates Tessa Nelson's work through the 10 competencies of social work. This portfolio emphasizes what the student has learned and how it has impacted their social work practice.


Msw Portfolio, Olivia Calvi Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio, Olivia Calvi

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Up For The Challenge: Advancing Social Justice, Dominique P. Mcmurray Aug 2024

Up For The Challenge: Advancing Social Justice, Dominique P. Mcmurray

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

MSW Portfolio: A Comprehensive Showcase of Academic Work and Achievements

This paper demonstrates the professional development during the Master of Social Work program at the University of Montana. It illustrates the mastery of 5 elements of integrated practice, 9 competencies outlined by the Council on Social Work Education, and one University of Montana-specific competency.


Msw Portfolio From The Lens Of A Clinical Social Worker, Madeliene Hamilton Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio From The Lens Of A Clinical Social Worker, Madeliene Hamilton

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

My portfolio is an in-depth exploration at the journey that has led me here to my MSW with a comprehensive outline of my practicum and work experiences alongside coursework. My hope to anyone who reads this is that you can see my passion for this work and truly understand how each competency was learned and practice.


Taking The Road Less Traveled: My Journey Toward Healing, Megan Herman Aug 2024

Taking The Road Less Traveled: My Journey Toward Healing, Megan Herman

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

The following portfolio is a compilation of work spanning the entirety of my time in the Master of Social Work program. The portfolio speaks to my growth as an advanced integrated practitioner and social worker and exemplifies the process of self-reflection and evaluation. I discuss several areas of improvement and introduce completed works that provide evidence of learning and knowledge acquisition. This portfolio is a reflection of my work toward mastering the social work competencies and the core processes of the Just Practice Framework. I present specific examples from the MSW program that highlight my learning experience concerning the elements …


Liz Witter Msw Portfolio, Liz Witter Aug 2024

Liz Witter Msw Portfolio, Liz Witter

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Msw Portfolio, Rylie Shade Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio, Rylie Shade

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

MSW portfolio, practicing Social work in Missoula, San Francisco, and Oakland.


Msw Portfolio, Heather Hopkin Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio, Heather Hopkin

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Msw Portfolio, Tailor L. Schlotzhauer Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio, Tailor L. Schlotzhauer

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Msw Portfolio, Elizabeth E. Robledo Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio, Elizabeth E. Robledo

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

The portfolio I constructed discusses how I have met the ten competencies and five elements of advanced integrated practices of social work practice.


Msw Professional Portfolio, Michelle Davis Aug 2024

Msw Professional Portfolio, Michelle Davis

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

A comprehensive review of the professional development required for an advanced integrated social work practitioner.


Msw Portfolio: A Growth Mindset Approach, Katherine D. Bettcher Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio: A Growth Mindset Approach, Katherine D. Bettcher

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

A growth mindset approach to Advanced Integrated Practice in Social Work.


Msw Portfolio Paper, Kortni Sims Aug 2024

Msw Portfolio Paper, Kortni Sims

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

This portfolio paper integrates personal experiences with academic and professional development. She is reflecting on her progression as a social worker. The paper focuses on food security and social justice, examining the impact of systems theory and conflict theory in her practice. Sims demonstrates her proficiency in the ten social work competencies, highlighting her ability to engage in critical self-reflection and advocate for marginalized communities. The paper concludes with a reflection on her past, present, and future as an advanced integrated social worker, committed to ongoing personal and professional growth.


From Steps To Strides: My Evolving Journey Into Social Work, Lacresha N. Ffrench Jul 2024

From Steps To Strides: My Evolving Journey Into Social Work, Lacresha N. Ffrench

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

This paper reflects on my journey, shaped by my heritage as a first-generation Jamaican-American and my experiences in education. The narrative begins with the story of my parents, Desmond and Pauline Ffrench, who immigrated from Jamaica with the hope of providing me with greater opportunities. Their sacrifices and unwavering support have been instrumental in my success. My career in education began in 2019, where I transitioned through various roles, from an educational assistant to the restorative practices coordinator. These experiences, coupled with my deepening commitment to advocating for students, led me to pursue a master's in social work. Encouraged by …


Msw Portfolio: Falling Into Place, Rebecca P. Whitesell Jul 2024

Msw Portfolio: Falling Into Place, Rebecca P. Whitesell

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Cycles Of Change: Msw Portfolio, Paul T. Everett Jul 2024

Cycles Of Change: Msw Portfolio, Paul T. Everett

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

The purpose of this portfolio is to share my experience with these cycles from the individuals I have worked with, to families, groups and my community, implementing Just Practice’s own core process cycle of cultivating social justice through an integrated approach to practice. Relying on examples from my coursework and practicum opportunities, I offer critical self-reflection of my own values and assumptions shaping my ethical and professional behavior, demonstrating my growth as an advanced integrated practitioner. Incorporated are the theoretical approaches I have utilized in bringing historical, cultural, and political perspectives towards understanding difference, oppression, and social-justice oriented action. I …


Master Of Social Work Portfolio, Courtney Marie Aadland-Lewis Jul 2024

Master Of Social Work Portfolio, Courtney Marie Aadland-Lewis

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


Matthew's Professional Portfolio, Matthew James Feth May 2024

Matthew's Professional Portfolio, Matthew James Feth

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

A comprehensive summary of my experiences thus far and my mastery of the core competencies of the social work profession.


The Environmental Craftsfolk: Making Things In A World Full Of Stuff, Zoey Ballard May 2024

The Environmental Craftsfolk: Making Things In A World Full Of Stuff, Zoey Ballard

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

This Civic Engagement Project (CEP) proposes a transformative approach to addressing the complex challenges of environmental degradation and disconnection from nature through the establishment of the Eco-Craft Cabal in Missoula, Montana. The project seeks to reframe environmental consciousness through the lens of craft, fostering improved connections with the local environment and promoting community resilience. By repurposing both natural and artificial materials in inclusive, accessible crafting activities, the Eco-Craft Cabal aims to empower participants to confront feelings of despair and hopelessness with tangible, meaningful actions.


Cooking, Colonialism, & Color, Vibi S. Bakshi May 2024

Cooking, Colonialism, & Color, Vibi S. Bakshi

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

My project is decolonial, exploring how colonization applies to non-human animals. Engaging animal philosophy, philosophy of culinary authenticity, and philosophy of race, I will create vegan cooking tutorials aimed at communities of color. While there is significant literature exploring ourselves as primarily bodily beings before being individuals with personhood, it is often situated in an ecofeminist lens. My contribution builds on existing efforts to reveal the implicit bias within veganism and work to counteract it by applying how colonization of non-human animals and people can be resisted through cooking. A goal of this community engagement project is reducing environmental injustice …


Social Work - Acting In Love, Dawn Rain Lyga May 2024

Social Work - Acting In Love, Dawn Rain Lyga

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

No abstract provided.


The Literary Imagination In A Post-Natural World, Kat L. Jackson May 2024

The Literary Imagination In A Post-Natural World, Kat L. Jackson

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

Environmental Writing Workshops Community Engagement Project - Kat Jackson


And Food Justice For All: Advancing Access To Just And Sustainable Food Systems, Makenna Grace Landry May 2024

And Food Justice For All: Advancing Access To Just And Sustainable Food Systems, Makenna Grace Landry

Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects

A collection of work exploring food justice and food access programming in Western Montana, as well as a critique of the Bayer-Monsanto merger.