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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Additionally, you may refer clients to other resources and professionals, including support groups and medical practitioners, based on their diverse needs.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

The article also discusses the challenges and opportunities of working with diverse populations and how social work can help create a more equitable society. It also discusses strategies for setting boundaries when working with clients in active addiction. Working with diverse and vulnerable groups to promote social justice.

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Office of Research and Scholarship Update – Winter 2022

University of Connecticut

Partnerships with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Department of Children and Families, and the Office of Early Childhood have led to an increase in both scholarly output and funding that will benefit individuals, families, and communities – particularly those representing marginalized groups.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

My current internship has provided me with so many opportunities to meet with community partners, learn how to use anticipatory empathy, and practice motivational interviewing. I grew up with two parents struggling with addiction but refused to let it define me, and I want to help other children beat the odds as well.

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

You can hear Joe Shapiro of NPR discuss his investigation on The Imprint podcast The interview starts at 16:40 in. She had a similar addiction to painkillers – and to booze as well. You can hear the interview starting at 25:09 in. There’s more on this tragedy from Reason. There’s more on this tragedy from Reason.