Social Work Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

She stepped into the corporate sector in 2008, taking on a role as a career development program manager for a major technology company, after serving as a hospital-based individual and group therapist. Other social workers often ask her about her work and wonder if social workers are needed in the corporate sector.

Advocacy 52

Advocacy Empathy Social Worker Therapist 52

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. Client Advocacy Client advocacy is a core aspect of social work, reflecting a commitment to improving the lives of those who may face challenges in advocating for themselves. Self-Care 13.

Social Worker 95

Social Worker Treatment Planning Justice and Corrections Interventional 95

Social Work Haven

MAY 14, 2023

Social workers develop strong connections with their clients, offering empathy, understanding, and support during difficult times. Advocacy and Social Justice Social work is inherently tied to social justice and advocacy. Essential social work skills include empathy, authenticity, resilience and respect.

Social Worker 98

Social Worker Private Practice Diversity Interventional 98

Bipolar Bandit

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

I had done mental health advocacy work on a national scale for years before beginning to work on Breakdown and was very inspired by advocates’ tragic stories. They might have offered choices, set limits, provided empathy to no avail. Very few people are aware of the population I help and what they struggle with.

Psychiatry 98

Psychiatry Interviewing Psychiatric Schizophrenia 98

Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Career Pathways Clinical psychologist, researcher, academic Social worker, therapist, counselor, advocate, practice educator, best interest assessor, approved mental health professional. There are several types of social work, including clinical, direct practice, community organising and advocacy, policy making, and research.

Social Worker 52

Social Worker Psychology Mental Health Interventional 52

Beautiful Voyager

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

One of the best examples is the anti-self-compassion/anti-empathy phrase: “ stop whining, pull yourself together and carry on ”. I remember that for me trying to find a therapist was so hard, complicated and exhausting. As a kid, when I would hurt myself running up the stairs, my father would tell me to go faster the next time.

Psychology 52

Psychology Mental Health Recovery Depression 52

Beautiful Voyager

APRIL 30, 2021

I remember at that time my therapist challenged my concern by asking: “and where did the “old” Pat lead you?” Secondly, validating the person’s experience by showing empathy and maybe sharing a piece of your own experience with a similar situation. referring to my worst mental health challenges). What are your concerns?

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Psychiatric Anxiety Recovery 52