The word “connection” has been coming up quite a bit in my life lately. One of the most frequent ways is through my volunteer work with this newsletter. In crafting this article, I started thinking about where the title – AOSW Connections –– came from. Then I remembered it was suggested by a member when …
Welcome to the first issue of AOSW Connections in 2025! Our team thought we’d kick off this year with an issue that gives us an opportunity for reflection – on our workspaces, our workplaces and our Association. You may already engage in reflection at the beginning of each new year – taking time to think …
It’s that time of year again, my favorite season, fall. I’m pretty sure every time I write an editor’s message during this time of year, I start it off by saying something about how much I love the season – the crisp air, the way the sun hits the trees, the beautiful colors. I apologize …
Lately, I’ve been thinking about my life in terms of seasons. Thinking this way has been something that’s resonated with me for as long as I can remember, but I’ve leaned on it the last few months more so than I’ve ever done before. As I shared in the last issue, I became a mom …
As I’m sitting here writing this message, I’m realizing that it’s been a little while since I’ve written to all of you. So much has happened within AOSW and for me personally. First, AOSW is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! This milestone is being highlighted in many different ways this year, including at our …
Self-care. Sometimes it isn’t a fun trip, a relaxing day at the spa, or time spent with friends. Sometimes it doesn’t look like what you want or think it should. And sometimes it means resigning from an opportunity you really wanted to work.
Welcome to the last issue of AOSW Connections in 2023! It’s been a great year for the newsletter and we’re excited for what’s to come in 2024! I want to thank the newsletter crew, the staff and leadership of AOSW, members and writers for your contributions and support of AOSW Connections. I’m incredibly grateful and …
Last winter, I moved to the beautiful state of Maine. Living near the ocean has been something that I don’t take for granted as it’s provided me with a sense of peace, especially when life gets hard. I recently heard the following quote: “There’s nothing wrong with enjoying looking at the surface of the ocean …
As AOSW prepares for our Annual Conference in June, our theme for Issue #2 is “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Psychosocial Oncology.” This issue is not only a primer for what’s to come at Conference, but it’s also a connection point for those members who might not be able to physically attend conference this year.
Happy Social Work Month to all of our social work colleagues! It feels quite fitting that our first issue of 2023 centers around the theme, “Gratitude in Personal and Professional Practice.” It is with tremendous esteem and appreciation that we extend an enthusiastic THANK YOU to every social worker who chooses our field of oncology …