Rachael

MSW student. Dog mom. Small town lover.

[Terry Cluse-Tolar, she/her @swkterry]

My takeaway is the good feeling to be amongst so many caring and concerned social workers. Thanks for the chat and social time. #SW5602 #MacroSW

[Rachael @rs959509]

@Jill_Meyer @AbigailEBarron We have also been doing Skype/face time calls. We’ve had several family members come to windows to talk on the phone with their loved ones. We even had a few folks from a church do caroling outside of our elders windows for them ☺️

[Rachael @rs959509]

@LBjerkos I think this should vary on a case by case basis. Some regular home visits can be easily done via Skype, etc but some genuinely need that face to face contact wither to ensure safety, do thorough assessment or provide reassurance to a child. #sw5602 #macrosw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@JanethR99565988 @nancy_kusmaul I live in Ohio and several chains have dedicated the first hour of their opening to 65+ and vulnerable populations to shop! 😊

[Rachael @rs959509]

With a child life background, a big part of me thinks kids learn and cope through play and that’s what’s most important now vs trying to keep up with hours of packets everyday. Anyone else feel there’s a lot of pressure on kids right now? #sw5602 #macrosw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@maghan_d @mcoconis @karenzgoda @futureSWK @CheSnodgrass @MoneK2020 I think it’s great school districts have stepped up to help with this and provide those resources they typically do to kiddos even when they’re not present at school. I’ve also seen mobile WiFi busses helping make internet available for kids #sw5602 #macrosw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@jacquel55965240 I’m utilizing technology! I also tend to pour myself into others and don’t take enough for myself so I’m taking this as a fair time to slooowwww down and recognize some of that, as difficult as it is. Taking up a new hobby, deep cleaning, things I’ve put off🙌🏻 #sw5602 #macrosw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@DeanaJAyers @UBSSW I feel generally prepared to take on the remainder of the semester after a couple of weeks off, but there is still the anxious part of me fearful if i do get sick, or if the overwhelm of school with work & social stress will wear my immune system #sw5602 #macrosw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@sahermanlsw

[Karen Zgoda 🫶🏻🐱 @karenzgoda]

Don't worry about catching every tweet! We have enough stress. Connect (the most important part) with at least 2 other people tonight, engage in conversation, & share helpful ideas and resources! #MacroSW #SWcovid19

[Rachael @rs959509]

@kleighSWK That’s partially why I’m so anxious at work. I feel great but recognize i could be positive or carry it without even knowing. i would be terrified to pass it along to one of the elders in my facility if that were the case. Distancing is important but some of us can’t 😞 #sw5602

[Rachael @rs959509]

@allenlroberts @swkterry #sw5602

[UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW]

@mcoconis No prepared questions. The website: "There will not be chat questions so please bring your questions, stories, and resources to share with others. During this chat, we will also be using #SWcovid19" #MacroSW https://t.co/mBjRT39tPw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@DianaDevine15 Self isolation is definitely going to be difficult for people and mental health. However, i do think giving people a reason to slow down may be helpful. If people have support and resources to engage in something new and supportive, they may thrive #sw5602 #macrosw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@DemetrParksSW @UBSSW Absolutely! I think trauma informed care is most important right now, but i definitely recognize that it may be difficult for providers to keep this at the forefront with the current chaos. #sw5602 #macrosw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@latriece_t Ours has had restrictions but is currently moving toward total lockdown. All nursing facilities in the area have locked down, and are supporting the hospital in that effort as well. #sw5602 #macrosw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@my2angels9 Absolutely not. There is definitely a level of importance to protect those individuals. ANYONE could be infected, and just because someone does become infected doesn’t mean they did anything wrong & i think people would def make it seem that way #notfair #sw5692 #macrosw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@maghan_d I think this has been mentally exhausting. I work in LTC and i want/need to support them and help with isolation concerns, but also feel conflicted with being one more person they come in contact with that could put them at risk 😩 #sw5602 #macrosw

[Rachael @rs959509]

@jacquel55965240 I appreciate that stores have been closing early to clean and sanitize as well as open early for elderly populations. My elderly grandmother lives with us and although we do most of her shopping, etc she still wants to be as independent as possible & this allows for that! #sw5602

[Rachael @rs959509]

@FunchesKeoshia A1: i think it’s important to use each other as a resource. Many of us are just trying to get by to support our folks while also living amongst concern for ourselves and our loved ones. Being able to rely on each other for support and resources is critical. #macrosw #sw5602

[Rachael @rs959509]

Hi all! I’m Rachael, a MSW student @ohiou participating for my #sw5602 class tonight. #MacroSW

[Rachael @rs959509]

And DOCTORS and NURSES and other MEDICAL personnel?! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🤔

[Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump]

THANK YOU to our Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and EMS who help us defeat the Virus every day. Our proud nation is grateful for the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of our First Responders and their families. TOGETHER we will beat this!