In my main career goals to help people transition their way of life to sustainable livelihoods/communities as well as protect people who already have sustainable livelihoods from external threats (like extractive industrial activities such as mining for example), I’m considering becoming recognized as a social worker (through a program such as U. of Denver’s MSW program, Ecological Justice pathway starting next Fall). I’m weighing how effective I (and even others’ generally) would be in doing this with or without a recognized title and associated forces. Would especially like to hear from somebody familiar with formalized social work (such as a social worker or sociologist). I believe one doesn’t have to join a(n intentional) community to have a sustainable way of life, however, joining one can make the transition much easier.
Hope the TO Communities Conference went well this year!