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Member Voices: My Journey to Clinical Social Work

Social Work Blog

Donawa, LMSW. Violeta Donawa, LMSW. One might wonder, why and how I shifted from community care-based healing work to becoming a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. Clinical Social Worker Violeta A. Clinical Social Worker Violeta A. Healing Justice Values Alongside Therapeutic Interventions. By Violeta A.

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NASW Member Voices: ADHD and Mindfulness

Social Work Blog

By Marisa Markowtiz, LMSW, CASAC-T Multi-ethnic group of kids in fitness class together. A study from Psychiatry International found possible benefits of mindfulness to help with self-compassion, quality of life, well being, depression, and anxiety. Studies indicate that mindfulness is an effective model for helping clients with ADHD.

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

Social Work Blog

By Marisa Markowitz, LMSW, CASAC-T. 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. So why should students enter the realm of clinical social work in addiction?

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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices

Social Work Blog

By Marisa Markowtiz, LMSW, CASAC-T The National Institute of Mental Health defines specific phobia as an intense, irrational fear that poses little or no actual danger. I’m not suggesting that improv is a cure for depression or anxiety, or any mental health concern. Laughter is the best medicine.

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Scholarship Recipients 2022

University of Connecticut

It is an IOP dedicated to working with adolescents who are currently experiencing depression, anxiety, as well as school refusal, maladaptive eating, self-injury and suicidal ideation. My plan is continuing to work in the group setting and IOP services, specifically with individuals who are experiencing self-harm, depression and anxiety.