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Member Voices: My Journey to Clinical Social Work

Social Work Blog

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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NASW Recognizes October 6th as National Depression Screening Day

Social Work Blog

Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. It can result from a number of social, emotional, and biological factors. By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.

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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

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. So why should students enter the realm of clinical social work in addiction?

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Addressing Burnout Among Clinical Social Workers: A Path to Resilience and Well-Being

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Burnout among Clinical Social Workers has emerged as a critical issue, reflecting their work's intense emotional and psychological demands. A comprehensive systematic review spanning twenty years of research highlights several key aspects of burnout within health social work[i].

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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices

Social Work Blog

I’m not suggesting that improv is a cure for depression or anxiety, or any mental health concern. The concepts of “Yes, and” (improv) and “Meeting the client where they are at” (clinical social work/therapy) are one and the same, with slight differences Teacher with students during an improv class at a performing arts school.

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

Social Work Haven

And, of course, we’ll discuss the diverse career paths available in these fields, from clinical practice to research and beyond. A psychologist is a professional who studies behaviour, while a social worker works to help people in need. Can you work in the NHS with a psychology degree?

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Revisions to DSM-5 Coming in March 2022

Social Work Blog

The revised manual, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) is used by clinical social workers and other health care professionals in the United States as the authoritative guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders. Persistent depressive disorder. Prolonged Grief Disorder.