Lauren Siminski

MSW Student at the University at Buffalo
Interest in Forensic Mental Health and Medical SW
Pronouns: She/Her

[Dr. Thema @drthema]

Trying to please everyone today creates stress for you tomorrow. Get more comfortable saying no. Setting boundaries is good for your mental health.

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

@mlamelt fat bob's!

[Vera Institute of Justice @verainstitute]

JUST IN: Prisons & jails are now the most significant clusters of #COVID19 in the U.S. We urge AG Barr, governors, sheriffs, & corrections officials to take immediate action to stop the spread of COVID-19 behind bars.

Full statement from @verainstitute: https://t.co/fBpn3ATYVw

[Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT @LoveLifeToolbox]

Everyone is challenged in their own ways right now. Though doing your best to "cope" and practice self care is ideal, some days you may want to be totally unproductive, eat a full bag of chips, watch news all day, hit a pillow and have a good cry. #ThisIsHard

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

Does anyone have links to free social work CEUs? #socialwork #AcademicChatter

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

I just lost my job. School seems so insignificant during this time. How am I supposed to focus and complete assignments when my world is turned upside down?

[Michelle @mlamelt]

There is a thread on Facebook with my MSW cohorts discussing our feelings.If you’re in the program and need to feel like you’re not alone in your anxieties, fears, sadness -go to the MSW Outing page. Each of us have lost interest in classes, some lost their jobs, you’re not alone

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

@meltonlm 💙

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

@AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW A6: I am a social worker and I stand up for those with voices that aren't being heard, those who feel they will be left behind, and those who need a helping hand. I stand with them. #MacroSW

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

@angelic77607155 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW Thanks Angelica! #MacroSW

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

@Timothy55271493 @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I just had a similar response to Q5. Many clients in different areas of practice will be involved with the criminal justice system. It is so important for us to be educated and trauma-informed in our work when forensic mental health is involved #MacroSW

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

@AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW *now know, please excuse my typo #MacroSW

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

@AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW A3- My original perspective of social workers was that they work FOR their community, I now that we work WITH them. #MacroSW

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

@AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW A3- As a SW student I am more aware of the stigma against SW as a profession. We are more than the "baby snatchers" people often assume we are. We fight against social injustices, we are allies for those who need them, and we are trauma-informed, human rights advocates #MacroSW

[UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW]

A2 Of course, the profession has its history of #WhitePrivilege and saviour complex. And #racism, #homophobia and much else - not terribly #TraumaInformed ! #MacroSW

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

@adriennecgarr @AlyssaLotmore @nasw @OfficialMacroSW I couldn't agree more! Our perspective is extremely valuable. People experience trauma, but they are not their trauma, it does not define them #MacroSW

[Lauren Siminski @SiminskiLauren]

@Chantelxxx_ @AlyssaLotmore @OfficialMacroSW I knew i wanted to be in the helping professions and the psychology prerequisites for nursing led me here! It was a scary change to make but I am SO happy I did! Go us!! #MacroSW