Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Social workers can use the printed word, books, and poetry to empower clients, promote social justice, and offer hope By Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP People have long understood the healing power of words. Scherlong, LCSW-R, CHHC, SEP, PTR/CJT-CM is a licensed clinical social worker and the current president of the IFBPT.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication? This is a very common question a lot of people ask in relation to the role of the social worker in health and social care. Social workers play an important role in promoting the health and wellbeing of people in the community.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

Early in their careers, social workers learn the concepts of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization. But how does self-care play out in real-life scenarios, when new social workers might not get the best supervision or insight into how to handle the stressors that come with the job of being a social worker?

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Curious to know the differences between a Psychologist vs Social Worker? Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Do social workers use psychology? Ecological systems, strengths-based, etc.

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Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 5, 2023

They called it separation anxiety and tried to let the child cry it out. If this continues those feelings can grow to become depression and/or anxiety. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. The three-year-old had trouble settling at night. The child didn’t settle. They come to feel defeated, hopeless.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, what is a social worker home visit checklist? A social worker home visit checklist serves as a comprehensive guide for social workers conducting home visits to assess the holistic health and well-being of their clients. Over the years of practice, I have also found this tool useful.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 6, 2023

Such a child may appear as anxious or depressed or as having ADHD. Further, any depression or anxiety or difficulty concentrating may continue into adulthood affecting adult life. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. It only need occur once to have a lasting impact. Please, be mindful.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It can create anxiety, depression, false hope, and a sense that we must tolerate that which should not be tolerated or accepted. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Ask yourself, what are you chasing, pretending? Just something to think about.

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Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 4, 2022

A history of any of these experiences can lead to difficulties with depression and/or anxiety as well as other mental/emotional disorders. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. A history of these experiences can contribute to drug or alcohol abuse.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A study from Psychiatry International found possible benefits of mindfulness to help with self-compassion, quality of life, well being, depression, and anxiety. Zylowska believes that clients who are in a deep depression may find it difficult to focus on the present moment without depressive rumination.

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 15, 2024

We have assessed the use of MDMA or ketamine for PTSD, psychedelics (mostly LSD) for alcohol use disorder, and psychedelics (mostly psilocybin but also MDMA) for cancer induced anxiety or depression. What legal hurdles need to be overcome?

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 4, 2022

They too suffer depression and/or anxiety. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Courts in Ontario, Canada, consider him an expert in social work, marital and family therapy, child development, parent-child relations and custody and access matters.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Pace Social worker Jennifer Kljajic lost her brother to suicide when he was tapered off from opioids too quickly after taking them as prescribed for years due to a chronic pain condition in 2018. It is available online at the Social Work Online CE Institute. It was not until a year later that the U.S.

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Community Care

MARCH 25, 2022

Children’s social workers’ caseloads are bigger, more complex and harder to manage, taking a toll on their mental health and family life and leaving some contemplating quitting. A third of social workers said their caseloads had increased “a lot” over the past year, while a further 36% said they had risen “slightly”.

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Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 4, 2022

Where possible, kick fear, depression and anxiety to the curb through meaningful action. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. This is survival mode. If you have a suggestion or something that worked for you, please share it in a comment. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

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Community Care

MAY 10, 2022

Social workers’ quality of working life continued to decline following the end of Covid lockdown measures despite other frontline professionals reporting improvements, according to a new study. But social workers’ overall wellbeing recovered from phase three to four, as it did for other professionals. in phase one.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 21, 2022

Not spoken about until seriously probed are the bouts of depression and/or anxiety. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. That child, now well into their twenties remains living at home. There has been a history of failed attempts with school and work.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 25, 2022

The strains sometimes cause caregivers to lose sleep, she said, noting that studies have found higher rates of anxiety and depression among parents of special needs children. Before exploring how social workers can help neurodiverse children and their families, it’s important to understand their unique struggles.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Negative outcomes often include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and even personality disorders. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. These negative childhood experiences are referred to as ACEs (Adverse Childhood. Experiences).

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Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 24, 2022

That is when the tension create by these situations can come out as anxiety, depression and inappropriate behavior. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. To, in a sense, escape the double bind, one can comment on the conflicting messages or one can leave, withdraw.

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 15, 2024

Registration Fee: $75 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors The pandemic has significantly impacted the wellbeing of social workers and other practitioners with increased anxiety, depression, and isolation due to demanding caseloads and the shift to telehealth.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW).

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By Alison Laurio Ryan Tolman is a clinical social worker in private practice who specializes in anxiety and stress, and sees clients online and in person in his Bellingham, Wash., Tolman’s therapy work is mainly with teenagers and young adults who have stress, anxiety and depression, as well as people with trauma history. “I

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Just remember though, while it’s your practice, it’s their life.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

According to the World Health Organization, about 10% of pregnant women and 13% of women who have given birth experience a mental health condition such as depression. A score of 10 or higher indicates possible depression, and a score of 13 or higher indicates probable depression.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

One might wonder, why and how I shifted from community care-based healing work to becoming a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I had not imagined myself studying SUD, and hadn’t considered addiction a social justice issue. Clinical Social Worker Violeta A. But for many of us, this was culture.

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Relias

AUGUST 30, 2023

Whole person care is the practice of promoting health by understanding how a medical condition impacts the entire body and what social and environmental factors are at play. Those dealing with acute anxiety or depression, for example, could experience pain or fatigue brought on by the psychological distress they are experiencing.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

JANUARY 17, 2024

Welcome to the REAL Social Workers Online Magazine this is the place where we support and encourage social workers, like me, through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. Bailey Consultants, LLC, a private therapy practice that specializes in grief, loss, anxiety, and depression.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Students must decide what type of social worker they want to become, and where they would like to work. There are clinical, military, hospital, school social work, and other options. Addiction is one route that a social worker can pursue, and it typically requires a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) certification.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 24, 2023

By naming all associated parties, it becomes quite clear why Emily complains about sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and somatization. You can reach Lorrie at lorrieappleton@gmail.com Disclaimer: The National Association of Social Workers invites members to share their expertise and experiences through Member Voices.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Your health and well-being matters to keep you less anxious, stressed or depressed. Socialworkhaven.com Useful Resources Social Work To-Do List Social Work To – Do List: What To Include: We sometimes struggle with managing our daily tasks as social workers. Pin it for later!

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 22, 2023

Parents, social workers and caregivers can help children on the autism spectrum manage their anger in healthy ways, using simple tips such as creating calm times, identifying triggers, teaching communication skills, modelling expected behaviour and using distraction techniques.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It’s the price we pay for our ambitions as social workers and the fear of failure that can sometimes loom over us. This is where the power of words and the role of social work come into play. Social workers, often unsung heroes, understand that healing and rejuvenation can be a long process.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 17, 2023

Top Positive Mental Health & Self-Love Hashtags If you’re launching a positive mental health campaign on social media, or you want your content to reach a virtual community that appreciates self-love, self-care and personal development, here are some fantastic and effective social media hashtags to use right now!

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Community Care

MAY 15, 2023

The ratio between the numbers of staff and the people they support is not safe in UK social work services, say two-thirds of practitioners. Social workers are also working increasing amounts of overtime and facing rising levels of burnout on the back of the pandemic, while over a third have considered leaving the profession.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

Reflecting upon past experience is a vital capability for all social work professionals to develop improved communication skills, commend ourselves for what went well, enhance future performance, and continuing professional development. Reflection also allows social workers to link theory to practice.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Social Work Humour for the End of A Long Day. I always had this vision about the social worker I thought I’d be, but…………… Why is humour so important in the social work workplace? Helps social workers engage effectively with service users or clients. Shocking!

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