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NASW Combats Troubling Business Practice Harming Social Workers and their Clients

Social Work Blog

Indeed, the marketing efforts initially involved even more troubling practices; as noted below, CareDash modified this practice in response to NASW’s advocacy. BetterHelp and its therapists were apparently receiving the lion’s share of these referrals from CareDash. Engaged in direct discussions with BetterHelp to reach a resolution.

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Addressing Equity in Schools: Youth Participatory Action Research and Transformative Social and Emotional Learning during COVID-19

Social Work Blog

Through CSL, students cultivate advocacy skills by identifying, investigating, and taking action to address concerns. Aubrey Thornton, LCSW , is therapist, Search, Inc., Owens, LCSW , lecturer of social work, Jane Adams College of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago. Chicago, IL.

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The Rise of Corporate Social Work

Social Work Blog

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.

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From Living with OCD to Working with it

Beautiful Voyager

The author Natalia Aniela Aíza My journey as an OCD therapist (and what I have yet to learn). Of course some part of me is grateful that my compulsivity settled into a safer landing spot than self-harm or theft, but now that I am a therapist, I appreciate how much harder it is to heal from perfectionism OCD.

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NCCPR news and commentary round-up, week ending February 27, 2024

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

In The Grio, Shereen White, director of advocacy and policy at Children’s Rights, and Prof. Often, when these parents reach out — going to the hospital for example or seeking therapy — that nurse or therapist whose trusted expertise they desperately need, is required under law to report suspected abuse or neglect in the home.

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BASW warns of ‘dilution of social worker role’ as DHSC plans more assessments by non-qualified staff

Community Care

By contrast, Skills for Care collects data annually on the number of social workers and occupational therapists in post in local authorities, who numbered 17,300 and 3,200, respectively, in September 2022. Digital technology can contribute to this, as can people other than social workers.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

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.