By Jenna Bieker, Youth First Social Work Intern – March 31, 2022 – It can be overwhelming to think about all the tasks we try to accomplish in a single day. Twenty-four hours does not seem to stretch far enough to cover time spent in school, sports, and other extra-curricular activities. When planning out how […]
By Niki Walls, LSW – March 24, 2022 – Boundaries are something many of us struggle with. We all need to set boundaries to function and have successful relationships. As parents and caregivers, it is just as important to give our children boundaries. It is a parent’s job to know what their child is doing, […]
By Jordan Beach, LCSW – March 16, 2022 – If you spend any time on social media, you have probably heard the term “gentle parenting.” The quick response to this concept is that it’s “soft” or that we’re not punishing our kids enough and creating a generation that doesn’t respect authority, etc. A lot of […]
Heidi Mikac, LSW, Youth First Social Worker at Paul Hadley Middle School in Morgan County Q:What called you to become a social worker? A: The reason why I became a social worker was to learn more about suicide prevention. I’ve had three important people in my life take their own life. I wanted to learn […]
Vicki Kirkman, LCSW, LCAC – Youth First Social Worker at Gibson Southern High School in Gibson County Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job? A: A few of the most rewarding parts of my job are getting to meet so many students and being part of their high school career. I really […]
Nolan Miller, LSW – Youth First Social Worker at Elberfeld Elementary School and Lynnville Elementary School in Vanderburgh County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: I have a passion to be the voice for people who are not being heard. I understand that me being a white, Christian, man makes it […]
Laura Arrick, LCSW – Youth First Social Worker at Evansville Day School and Signature School in Vanderburgh County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: I always knew I had the essential skills (good listener, empathetic, people-person, adaptable, genuinely caring, etc.), but I didn’t really feel called to the profession until my […]
Leah Lottes, LSW – Youth First Social Worker at Barr-Reeve Community Schools in Daviess County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: Youth First was actually my reason for becoming a social worker! I was studying psychology in undergrad, and I had no idea what to do with a psych degree. I […]
By Lori Powell, LCSW – March 9, 2022 – Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I always had good intentions about exercising, but I just could never find the time to select the program that would work best for me. I used excuses such as, “I’m too tired!” or, “I don’t have enough time to exercise.” […]
Alliyah Patton, LSW – Youth First Social Worker at North High School in Vanderburgh County Q: What called you to become a social worker? A: I think some of the best social workers have been through quite a bit themselves. I wished I had someone to talk to about the anxiety I felt through high […]