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Talking about Creative Non-Traditional Social Work Paths w/ Elana Merzin, MSW

May 21, 2024 • Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW • Episode 76

Elana candidly shares the challenges and opportunities faced by social workers in their careers, particularly those who have pursued non-traditional paths, identifies the importance of creativity, self-awareness and resourcefulness as well as additional ways that emerging social workers can access support and resources to find joy and grounding on their journey.

Guest Bio:

Elana Merzin (she/her/hers) is a MACRO Social Worker, Jewish Artist and Entrepreneur, she considers herself an Intuitive Creative and Spirituality Guide. Elana has spent over a decade working in the nonprofit sector (Jewish and secular). The pandemic shifted everything for her, and after nearly decades of not even picking up her favorite medium; prismacolor pencils, she found herself in her parent's basement after relocating back to MI from CO and listening to what her intuition needed, to slow down, to connect back with her creative and artistic side. She started creating art and in one of the most challenging times, found her way back to herself and to her mission and CALLING to 👁️✨🎨 Reclaim Your Inner Artist Within Through Tikkun Olam.

Contact/Socials:
Instagram: tikkunelana
Email: tikkunelana@gmail.com

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Paula McMillan-Perez, LCSW

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