David Montes

[Julie Travis @Jsessle1_Bing]

#sw250 In preparation 4 our presentation please request to follow private practice team @socialwork250 It'll be fun!

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

@bordowitzsw250 I'm glad this was mentioned since the focus should always be on the client, and a SW shouldn't devalue their feelings #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Interesting the way grief can effect everyday tasks such as people remembering their keys, and shows how important proper grieving is #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

I was surprised to learn from Sarah Hopkins that a hospice is a philosophy of care rather than simply a specific physical place #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

John Oliver vid demonstrated problems with how treat mental health (ex. prison, oneway bus) and states how action needs to be taken #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

I think Mario's story about son highlighted important stigmas about mental illness as well as towards medications for mental illness #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

@epangan_2018 i agree, especially the chance of choosing incorrect treatment that may hurt the client more instead of provide relief #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- most rewarding experience is seeing people change #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- guilt is feeling bad about something you did, shame is feeling bad about who you are #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- tries not to "make his world smaller" (let his social work get in the way of his life, still likes to take risks) #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- important for Social Worker to have an open mind #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- medication can help lift fog if driving and keep bumping into curb (used in regards to story of his son) #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- wide range of salaries for Social Workers, ex $130/hr for some private social workers #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- People with severe mental illness more often than not unemployed, end up on medicaid, needing state assistance #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- understood abusers best after having met them #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez-Challenge in private practice is making money; have to pay student loans, mortgage, etc. #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- believer that people want to help people #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- "I have ability to read a person, see what consequences they line up for." #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

Mario Nunez- two avenues for social work are therapeutic side and community service #SW250

[David Montes @dmontes_david]

"Many domestic abusers didntt want to be, but ended up that way"-Mario Nunez #SW250