The Jahmeyka Project
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Agency Presentation
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Created: 10.31.22
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Presentation Description: Through this presentation I gained the opportunity to share my first fully remote internship experience with an international social service agency. I gained the opportunity to learn so much about how to run and the importance of structure/organization when it comes to developing a non-profit as well as maintaining. In addition to sharing this with fellow classmates.
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Practicum Reflection:
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Created: 4.16.23
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Presentation Description: This practicum reflection slide deck provided me an opportunity to reflect on my remote experience with the non-profit international social service organization.
The SHU MultiCultural Center
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Agency Presentation
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Created: 3.13.22
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Presentation Description: This presentation was developed as a class assignment, however I took great pride in the opportunity to reflect my experience and share what it is like to be a SWI for the SHU Multicultural Center. The environment is positive and helps develop a sense of self.
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MC Social Work Intern (SWI) Presentation
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Created: 12.23.22
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Presentation Description: This presentation was developed to assist Social Work Interns (SWI) who come after myself within the Multicultural Center. Being the first SWI within this center that was developed in 2020, I felt a responsibility to leave a mark and guidance for the ones to come after me!
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Social Identity Wheel Training Guide
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Created: 2.23.22
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Presentation Description: This presentation was developed to assist through conducting the social identity wheel workshop. I gained the opportunity to conduct this workshop on numerous occasions within the SHU Multicultural Center as a SWI. This provided me gained knowledge on numerous different identities that are experienced on campus and in the world. Everyone is unique and so is their experiences that come with their identities that make up who they are.
Wisdom Wednesday (Spring 2022)
The Best Thing Over the Right Thing (January 19, 2022)
Video: Dr. Eric Thomas - 381 Days
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we spoke upon just because you can reach your goal doesn't mean you're ready to. What might seem appling doesn't mean it necessarily is the right thing for you. Being self-aware plays a huge role in understanding what you want versus what you need.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “You don't want to focus on the next best thing but the best right thing for yourself”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to the social work field through self care. As a social worker we often want to continue to help people, but putting too much on one's plate can be detrimental and cause burn out.
Undoing Toxic Habits (January 26, 2022)
Video: Undoing Toxic Habits Habit Stacking – Dr. Eric Thomas
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday the group spoke upon how bad habits can be replaced with positive habits, but this has to be rooted in discipline. Being disciplined will play a huge role in not only replacing negative habits, but then habit stacking– for example going to the gym and listening to an informative/motivational podcast.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “discipline is going to get you places motivation can’t”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to the social work field through the ethical principle regarding the social workers responsibility to the broader society. Being disciplines in the ethical standards we as social workers are supposed to be following affect the broader society immensely.
Guest Speaker: Paul Herman (February 2, 2022)
Video: “With a piece of chalk”
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we had a lovely opportunity to speak with a SHU alumni and choreographer about his experience being a student of color on campus. This was an amazing example for students of color on campus to get motivated to follow their dreams as well as elevate their confidence with themselves.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “Find who you are”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This connects to the social work field by providing a real life experience of a student who used to attend Sacred Heart University. The experience through being a brown student on campus played a role in putting into practice cultural competence by being able to feel and hear the story of an individual first hand.
Commitment (February 9, 2022)
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we spoke upon commitment and how this is the first step in making a key decision and working towards something. A decision cannot be made without the commitment to the decision. Therefore, being able to make and hold these commitments were discussed further.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “The commitment to the solution is the answer to the problem”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to the ethical principle responsibility to the client. Social workers have responsibilities towards clients within their caseload. Therefore, establishing one's strengths and weaknesses as a social worker and being self aware will benefit the client in receiving the best services possible.
What YOU Deserve (February 16, 2022)
Video: “S2S Podcast Episode 314 Spilled Milk”
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we watched a video and spoke about how we can break bad habits, make positive habits, and work through discipline more than motivation. Discipline takes one farther than motivation– work through all seasons and feelings to get to the end result.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “Cannot put a time limit on something you are committed to (no time limit)”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This can relate to the social work field because being a new social worker in the social work field you must understand and know your capabilities, skills, strengths, and areas of improvement. Knowing your worth will assist one in developing decisions that are strong and based off of the best interest of one's self. If you can not make good decisions for yourself, what makes you think you can for others? It starts with you.
Finding Your Purpose (February 23, 2022)
Video: FIND PURPOSE - Chadwick Boseman (4 ½ minutes) & RIP ‘Black Panther’| Chadwick Boseman Inspirational Speech| Goalcast (8 minutes)
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday the group had an amazing talk about how inspirational Chadwich Bosman was, even though he was battling through cancer he was still participating and working hard for what he believed in and the purpose he overall felt he had on earth. We also spoke about how we can find our purpose, develop our purpose, or elevate within our purpose.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “As long as your on this earth there is always a package you need to deliver”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to the social work field through the ethical standard the responsibility to the social work profession. Knowing your purpose is to be a social worker, and having this profession be something you are passionate about is very important. Career wise, if this is not something you want to do this can cause resentment towards the field and even bias towards the profession and clients working with. The great thing about social work is that it is a broad field where you can be applied to many different environments and play key roles.
Overthinking (March 2, 2022)
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we went over ways in which we overthink, why we overthink, and what are health coping mechanisms that we overall do. As a group we also covered what items make us feel content, better, or even what self-awareness we have of ourselves as individuals.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “Example of overthinking from SHU student: Tornado and the eye of the storm is that everything is ok the solution essentially but the inability to get to the eye because the tornado which can represent thinking and isolating in a sense of overthinking.”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This can relate to being within a new internship, or new job as a social worker. However, being able to be professional and hone in on the skills you learn within class, and through the experience will play such a key role in your development as a social worker.
Knowing Your Worth (March 16, 2022)
Video: Inspirational words from Serena Williams - exactly what you need to hear (3 minutes)
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday the group spoke upon the contemporary modern issues women face today within society. That deems women's contributions to society as not enough, or too little compared to a “man”. An example used was Serena Williams not being as praised as some of the famous basketball players like Lebron James.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “With a past still rooted in pain I rise”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to social work through being culturally competent (1.05). Culture can relate to society and the constructs they create especially within gender roles overall. This video and summary above specifically shows a prime example of the culture of society deeming women's contributions as lesser. This marginalized group may be a group as a social worker you are representing, and being aware of the societal construct, especially around people of color (POC) is crucial.
Journeying towards your best you (March 23, 2022)
Video: I can do it: powerful motivation speech (featuring Lisa Nichols) (11 minutes) & Life Lessons From The Woman Who Conquered Wall Street|Carla Harris Motivational Speech (4 minutes)
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we spoke upon putting oneself first because you are more valuable to your family and friends more when you are taking care of yourself and making sure you are fitting through the door first. We as a group had an example where an individual is trying to carry all their family members on their back and fit through a small door. It wont work without making oneself a priority.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “You have you rescue you first”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to the social work field so much especially in regard to practicing self-care. This is essential for individuals within helping professions. One is giving, and giving all day and then coming home and pouring more out of their cup to school work, other jobs, and more. Being able to establish self care practices is essential to not burn out as a social worker.
Current you VS. Future You (March 30, 2022)
Video: Life Lessons From The Woman Who Conquered Wall Street | Carla Harris Motivational Speech | Goalcast & Michelle Obama's Best Advice For Students | How To Succeed In Life
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we spoke upon how this is real life– this ain't no dress rehearsal, so make sure you go for it all of the time. Put your foot on the gas– you have absolutely nothing to lose.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “Failure always brings you a gift = and that gift is experience”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This can specifically relate to 1.01 Commitment to the Client, which means in instances where for example maybe the social worker is not able to assist them in the manner and there is someone more capable. The social worker can refer them to those services, which in the code of ethics 1.16 is in the code of ethics in regard to referral services and a standard we as professionals are held to.
Friendship (April 5, 2022)
Video: FRIENDS STANDARDS: Free Summer School Series (first 10 minutes)
Summary: In this Wisdom Wednesday we spoke upon this stuff (life) is not for practice, the decisions you make, life is not a play, its real life. Former you, got the current you here, and it is important that current you, take care of your older self. You can't rush things. Trust in yourself and your own ability. (3 solutions: confidence, reputation, and trust, not just in other people but oneself). Everyone makes mistakes and the only thing that matters is how and if you get up from it.
Honorable Mention Quote: “Never apologize for living high standards”
SW Education/Competency Relation: 2.01 Respect, this relates in relation that everyone you may work with may not be your friend. However the way you treat people and hold yourself as a professional will play a role in how people perceive you especially within your career path. Always remember to be professional because you never know when someone you shared a room with, will be able to connect or even disconnect you to another opportunity later.
Decision Making (April 13, 2022)
Video: Responsible Decision Making: Free Summer School Series
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday there was reflection on decisions we as people make on a day to day that affect our lives. Owning up and being proud of the decisions we make as people are so important. It is acceptable to be human and feel/acknowledge being emotional within the moment, but when it comes to decision making don't let this overcome one's intellectual power.
Honorable Mention Quote: “Every choice comes with a consequence– this can be good or bad”
SW Education/Competency Relation: In the code of ethics there is 5.01 Integrity of the Profession, due to the relation of the decisions you make as a social worker affect your client, your career, as well as the profession.
Video: Dr. Eric Thomas - 381 Days
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we spoke upon just because you can reach your goal doesn't mean you're ready to. What might seem appling doesn't mean it necessarily is the right thing for you. Being self-aware plays a huge role in understanding what you want versus what you need.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “You don't want to focus on the next best thing but the best right thing for yourself”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to the social work field through self care. As a social worker we often want to continue to help people, but putting too much on one's plate can be detrimental and cause burn out.
Undoing Toxic Habits (January 26, 2022)
Video: Undoing Toxic Habits Habit Stacking – Dr. Eric Thomas
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday the group spoke upon how bad habits can be replaced with positive habits, but this has to be rooted in discipline. Being disciplined will play a huge role in not only replacing negative habits, but then habit stacking– for example going to the gym and listening to an informative/motivational podcast.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “discipline is going to get you places motivation can’t”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to the social work field through the ethical principle regarding the social workers responsibility to the broader society. Being disciplines in the ethical standards we as social workers are supposed to be following affect the broader society immensely.
Guest Speaker: Paul Herman (February 2, 2022)
Video: “With a piece of chalk”
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we had a lovely opportunity to speak with a SHU alumni and choreographer about his experience being a student of color on campus. This was an amazing example for students of color on campus to get motivated to follow their dreams as well as elevate their confidence with themselves.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “Find who you are”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This connects to the social work field by providing a real life experience of a student who used to attend Sacred Heart University. The experience through being a brown student on campus played a role in putting into practice cultural competence by being able to feel and hear the story of an individual first hand.
Commitment (February 9, 2022)
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we spoke upon commitment and how this is the first step in making a key decision and working towards something. A decision cannot be made without the commitment to the decision. Therefore, being able to make and hold these commitments were discussed further.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “The commitment to the solution is the answer to the problem”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to the ethical principle responsibility to the client. Social workers have responsibilities towards clients within their caseload. Therefore, establishing one's strengths and weaknesses as a social worker and being self aware will benefit the client in receiving the best services possible.
What YOU Deserve (February 16, 2022)
Video: “S2S Podcast Episode 314 Spilled Milk”
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we watched a video and spoke about how we can break bad habits, make positive habits, and work through discipline more than motivation. Discipline takes one farther than motivation– work through all seasons and feelings to get to the end result.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “Cannot put a time limit on something you are committed to (no time limit)”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This can relate to the social work field because being a new social worker in the social work field you must understand and know your capabilities, skills, strengths, and areas of improvement. Knowing your worth will assist one in developing decisions that are strong and based off of the best interest of one's self. If you can not make good decisions for yourself, what makes you think you can for others? It starts with you.
Finding Your Purpose (February 23, 2022)
Video: FIND PURPOSE - Chadwick Boseman (4 ½ minutes) & RIP ‘Black Panther’| Chadwick Boseman Inspirational Speech| Goalcast (8 minutes)
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday the group had an amazing talk about how inspirational Chadwich Bosman was, even though he was battling through cancer he was still participating and working hard for what he believed in and the purpose he overall felt he had on earth. We also spoke about how we can find our purpose, develop our purpose, or elevate within our purpose.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “As long as your on this earth there is always a package you need to deliver”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to the social work field through the ethical standard the responsibility to the social work profession. Knowing your purpose is to be a social worker, and having this profession be something you are passionate about is very important. Career wise, if this is not something you want to do this can cause resentment towards the field and even bias towards the profession and clients working with. The great thing about social work is that it is a broad field where you can be applied to many different environments and play key roles.
Overthinking (March 2, 2022)
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we went over ways in which we overthink, why we overthink, and what are health coping mechanisms that we overall do. As a group we also covered what items make us feel content, better, or even what self-awareness we have of ourselves as individuals.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “Example of overthinking from SHU student: Tornado and the eye of the storm is that everything is ok the solution essentially but the inability to get to the eye because the tornado which can represent thinking and isolating in a sense of overthinking.”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This can relate to being within a new internship, or new job as a social worker. However, being able to be professional and hone in on the skills you learn within class, and through the experience will play such a key role in your development as a social worker.
Knowing Your Worth (March 16, 2022)
Video: Inspirational words from Serena Williams - exactly what you need to hear (3 minutes)
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday the group spoke upon the contemporary modern issues women face today within society. That deems women's contributions to society as not enough, or too little compared to a “man”. An example used was Serena Williams not being as praised as some of the famous basketball players like Lebron James.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “With a past still rooted in pain I rise”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to social work through being culturally competent (1.05). Culture can relate to society and the constructs they create especially within gender roles overall. This video and summary above specifically shows a prime example of the culture of society deeming women's contributions as lesser. This marginalized group may be a group as a social worker you are representing, and being aware of the societal construct, especially around people of color (POC) is crucial.
Journeying towards your best you (March 23, 2022)
Video: I can do it: powerful motivation speech (featuring Lisa Nichols) (11 minutes) & Life Lessons From The Woman Who Conquered Wall Street|Carla Harris Motivational Speech (4 minutes)
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we spoke upon putting oneself first because you are more valuable to your family and friends more when you are taking care of yourself and making sure you are fitting through the door first. We as a group had an example where an individual is trying to carry all their family members on their back and fit through a small door. It wont work without making oneself a priority.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “You have you rescue you first”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This relates to the social work field so much especially in regard to practicing self-care. This is essential for individuals within helping professions. One is giving, and giving all day and then coming home and pouring more out of their cup to school work, other jobs, and more. Being able to establish self care practices is essential to not burn out as a social worker.
Current you VS. Future You (March 30, 2022)
Video: Life Lessons From The Woman Who Conquered Wall Street | Carla Harris Motivational Speech | Goalcast & Michelle Obama's Best Advice For Students | How To Succeed In Life
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday we spoke upon how this is real life– this ain't no dress rehearsal, so make sure you go for it all of the time. Put your foot on the gas– you have absolutely nothing to lose.
Honorable Mention Quotes: “Failure always brings you a gift = and that gift is experience”
SW Education/Competency Relation: This can specifically relate to 1.01 Commitment to the Client, which means in instances where for example maybe the social worker is not able to assist them in the manner and there is someone more capable. The social worker can refer them to those services, which in the code of ethics 1.16 is in the code of ethics in regard to referral services and a standard we as professionals are held to.
Friendship (April 5, 2022)
Video: FRIENDS STANDARDS: Free Summer School Series (first 10 minutes)
Summary: In this Wisdom Wednesday we spoke upon this stuff (life) is not for practice, the decisions you make, life is not a play, its real life. Former you, got the current you here, and it is important that current you, take care of your older self. You can't rush things. Trust in yourself and your own ability. (3 solutions: confidence, reputation, and trust, not just in other people but oneself). Everyone makes mistakes and the only thing that matters is how and if you get up from it.
Honorable Mention Quote: “Never apologize for living high standards”
SW Education/Competency Relation: 2.01 Respect, this relates in relation that everyone you may work with may not be your friend. However the way you treat people and hold yourself as a professional will play a role in how people perceive you especially within your career path. Always remember to be professional because you never know when someone you shared a room with, will be able to connect or even disconnect you to another opportunity later.
Decision Making (April 13, 2022)
Video: Responsible Decision Making: Free Summer School Series
Summary: During this Wisdom Wednesday there was reflection on decisions we as people make on a day to day that affect our lives. Owning up and being proud of the decisions we make as people are so important. It is acceptable to be human and feel/acknowledge being emotional within the moment, but when it comes to decision making don't let this overcome one's intellectual power.
Honorable Mention Quote: “Every choice comes with a consequence– this can be good or bad”
SW Education/Competency Relation: In the code of ethics there is 5.01 Integrity of the Profession, due to the relation of the decisions you make as a social worker affect your client, your career, as well as the profession.
