Social Work & Human Services
Being a social worker means committing to helping individuals and families navigate some of life's biggest challenges while serving as an advocate for their needs. Of course, social work is a broad field, with professionals specializing in areas ranging from community health and human services to substance abuse
Behavioral Health & Counseling
As counselors strive to provide people with holistic counseling services, many are beginning to use expressive therapies and traditional counseling approaches as part of their treatment plans for their clients. Understanding the benefits of art in counseling and the power of expressive arts therapy can help you learn how to
Social Work & Human Services
The American criminal justice system is built on three interconnected pillars—law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections—which together ensure public safety, uphold justice, and support the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders.
Business, Leadership, & Management
The dynamic, fast-paced business climate of today makes emergency preparedness and operational resilience absolutely essential within any organization. Whether a small business is dealing with a public relations crisis stemming from an inadvertent gaffe on social media that went viral or a large organization is faced with a tragedy on
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Since the 1980s, Larry Wirtz has worked full-time as an inspirational speaker, comedian, and illusionist. After graduating high school, Wirtz took a few classes from Purdue University, but soon began performing full-time magic and comedy. “As scripture reminds us ‘the heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, the ears of the
Behavioral Health & Counseling
Mental health stigma is an enduring and pervasive issue in societies across the globe. While mental health conditions affect one in four people at some point in their lives, stigma continues to deter individuals from seeking help, perpetuating a cycle of silence, shame, and misunderstanding. By understanding the stigma and
Nursing & Public Health
As medical experts and industry leaders focus on healthcare quality improvement, there has been an increased emphasis on evidence-based practice in nursing. All nurses — regardless of their current nursing role or specialty area — need to be aware of the nursing best practices for evidence-based care, as this approach is the
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It was the fall semester of my junior year, and I was completely stressed out. I felt sad, anxious, and distant from God. Despite my desire to talk to God and spend time in His Word, I found the days slipping away as my Bible lay unopened on my bedside
Social Work & Human Services
With their high level of expertise in community resources, community support, counseling, and advocacy, social workers are endowed with a unique capacity to fill roles in mission-driven organizations, such as nonprofits. In nonprofit leadership roles, social workers have the opportunity to work directly with clients, doing micro social work, or
Nursing & Public Health
When people reach the point where healthcare treatments will no longer cure their condition or treat their symptoms, end-of-life care becomes a critical part of the healthcare experience. The final stages of life are different for each individual, depending on their age, current health, and any medical conditions they have
Business, Leadership, & Management
The digital transformation of the workplace hasn't only changed how we work; it has also changed where we work, how we find talent, and how we build teams. Remote collaboration tools (made possible by advanced technology) and the rise in remote and hybrid workforce models (spurred on by
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Everyone needs someone in their life who can help them view challenges from a different perspective. At Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), that person is Tiffany Jackson. As a partnership account manager, Jackson plays a key role in helping new students enroll in academic programs, despite the roadblocks they may face