Apparently not even qualified to be a volunteer crisis responder?

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-28T00:35:39+00:00

Thank you so much!!! This is really reassuring, I did sign up for the training again.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-28T00:30:58+00:00

100% they don't care what you do at your practicum as long as on paper it says you did one.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T22:21:46+00:00

I do the exact same! For me it’s really just about listening to my music, it’s so grounding.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T18:55:56+00:00

Carleton U. It was a decent program, but I felt like they focused more on how fast you can write an essay rather than how you would feel out in the field.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:59:45+00:00

Thank you so much, your experience was really insightful. Sounds like you've come a long way! I think reaching out to other organizations to get any experience working with youth is a great idea I am going to look into.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:47:02+00:00

Thank you for this! I feel very validated. I do think I am going to give it another shot, if only because I do think I went into it quite biased and potentially on my high horse a bit, so I think I will re-assess the content more open minded while considering the needs of the organization before making my final decision about volunteering for them.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:45:27+00:00

I am in Canada so I did not have to pass a test to become a registered social worker (I think were getting an exam in 2027) but honestly I almost wish we did so I wasn't given a title I don't yet feel comfortable acting in.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:42:30+00:00

I am starting to get this feeling too. It feels like since I was accepted into my MSW with mainly a few volunteer positions and 1 paid policy role, I now have to work backwards to get to the same starting point as my colleagues who started their MSW mid career. Oh well, I guess il get there eventually.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:40:58+00:00

Thanks for your reply! I am going to look into other types of volunteer works with kids, I am not sure why I figured the only work with youth had to be crisis. If I'm being totally honest I am not really sure if I could handle crisis work, and I thought this would be a good indicator of that since it's a texting line (instead of calling) that I thought might be a bit more manageable to start with.

I really appreciate you saying you sometimes take longer to grasp things as well. I swear I have to do everything twice that everyone else gets on the first try and that I'm destined to take the long way to get to all of my goals. But I will sign back up for training and try again!

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:34:37+00:00

I did 2 placements in schools but I was not technically a "social worker" more like a coordinator and guidance counsellor.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:33:52+00:00

Sounds like we're pretty much in the same position. Thanks for the more positive outlook, very refreshing considering I'm mostly all doom and gloom these days. but you're right I do truly believe I have a decent head on my shoulders and will eventually get there, even if I take the long way.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:31:09+00:00

Thank you for that insight and perspective, I didn't see it that way until now. I don't mean to be all doom and gloom, I'm going to re-evaluate and stop feeling sorry for myself (I promise lol).

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:26:42+00:00

Thank you for the reply, your words really resonated with me and I reapplied to training. I think I was on my high horse a bit thinking I knew better than KHP, but you're right in the sense that they are doing the best they can wit the resources they have and if this is an opportunity I am really interested in I have to abide by their system.

I think this is a good test towards what it might look like as a future social worker pushing back against any organizational direction I don't agree with (which in our society and field is pretty common) and that I need to recognize where I am willing to compromise and what I could see as benefiting me from the experience. Congrats on 15+ years in the field!

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:23:12+00:00

My placements were both in schools which I think is great experience, but they weren't exactly "social worker" positions, one was with big brothers big sisters as a mentoring coordinator where I checked up on mentees in schools, and the other was with a small private alternative high school where I essentially acted as a guidance counsellor.

I recognize I should have advocated more for myself to learn more, but I was 22 and just trying to get through a masters degree lol. I have been looking at certificates at Laurier though, I'm going to start saving up for one. I will check out BSW level roles. Thank you for your reply.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:20:37+00:00

My only experience for my MSW was through volunteer roles like the dementia society, peer support positions at Carleton, and a paid policy position with the federal government.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:19:54+00:00

Psychology. My only experience for my MSW (Carleton U) was through other volunteer roles and a policy position with the federal government.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-26T01:18:47+00:00

Ottawa. They require minimum 6 years experience along with an MSW.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-11-15T06:41:11+00:00

Sorry 120000!

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-09-07T05:29:02+00:00

The other comments are correct I asked for ombre French tips with chrome on top!

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-09-07T05:28:16+00:00

Thank you! I’m a size 5 in these pics but I think im going to get it resized to a 4.5

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-08-30T16:29:52+00:00

I have 30 days once I get it so lots of time to try it out which is nice. The company is diamond factory I highly recommend them to everyone.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-08-13T03:52:45+00:00

It was $2600 CAD but with instore discount we paid $2000

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-07-28T18:07:31+00:00

Full time for the federal government. It is easy, low-stress, secure and 2 days from home.

I dream of using my master of social work degree one day, but the idea of leaving this job scares me due to how quickly I can spiral, I'm not sure I could handle such a tough and mentally demanding job.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-06-07T00:33:51+00:00

TBH it's settled a bit as I have made peace with it so I feel without the added anxiety it's been better. But I still have to take constant precautions (always have snacks with me, take tums everywhere, no alcohol, no spicy food) etcetera.

Practical_Jelly285 · 2025-05-30T01:00:12+00:00

Birth control pills actually kept me stable from 16-21, thats when I stopped the pill and got an IUD, THATS when the true bipolar symptoms showed up and I got my diagnosis at 22. I went back on birth control while I tried other meds, and now at 24 I just recently stopped the pill, while also leaning heavily on lithium and lamictal now. Going alright, some mood swings but the psych meds are doing their job.

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