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Yvonne's work combines: Medicine, Writing, and Helping People
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Women's Studies
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Graduate Degree
Social Work
Boston University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers:
High School
Bachelor's Degree: Women's Studies
Graduate Degree: Social Work
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Realizing I could go to a Community College in my community.
2.
Realizing my Community College offered a Bachelors program through a UMass school.
3.
Made the leap to go straight to campus for my Bachelors so I could achieve my degree sooner.
4.
Graduated with Bachelors and began to research Masters degrees that would fit my work and home life.
5.
Applied to graduate program and have never been more excited than being accepted!!
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
You have too many other responsibilities. How will you juggle your family and your job.
How I responded:
Find someone who is supportive and if this is not possible-be your own best friend. Learn to metaphorically put on headphones to block out others and to listen to your own music.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
There was limited support or encouragement within the family so I found other people who would support me.