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So I'm a Master's in Social Work student

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at Dominican University.

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I'm in my generalist year

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and I'm currently interning at Smart Behavior

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Solutions in Oak Park.

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We are a cognitive behavioral therapy clinic

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that focuses on acceptance

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and commitment therapy for children and youth.

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It's been a fantastic experience being at this internship.

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I've learned so much about interventions

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and ways to contribute to the lives of youth,

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and I look forward to contributing to the lives of youth

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as a school social worker

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moving forward in my advanced generalist year.

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My intention is to work as a school social

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worker post grad

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and this internship has prepared me in many ways,

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largely working with many clients who have disabilities,

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who have mental struggles.

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And it's just prepared me in working, being comfortable

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helping people through difficulties,

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giving them intervention strategies

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and as I move forward as a school social worker,

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I definitely feel that I have more like infield experience

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working with youth. I feel very fulfilled being a part

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of social work, just being hands-on, hands-on,

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helping people, being a role model, contributing

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to the lives of others is something that gives me a lot

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of fulfillment and I would absolutely recommend Dominican.

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All of the professors I've had have been amazing.

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All of my classmates have been fantastic.

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I've learned so much being here. I love the campus,

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I love really everything about this university.

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There's lots of scholarship opportunities as well

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for students who are getting their masters in social work.

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It's just been a great experience for me

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and they've really helped me as well, finding internships,

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finding job placements.

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So, my advisors have been fantastic.

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Definitely would recommend Dominican to anyone interested.