University of Connecticut

JANUARY 5, 2022

Tanya Bulls, DSW, LCSW. Christine Limone, PhD, LCSW. School social workers don’t always receive discipline-specific clinical supervision in their school setting. The lack of supervision is inconsistent with known best practices of the social work profession. Monday, February 21, 2022. 2 pm – 4 pm.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

COVID-19 has disproportionally affected people living in poverty; new immigrants; and those living in healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes), shelters, detention centers, and prisons. The pandemic has also significantly impacted social workers who face hidden mental health consequences. managing self-care.

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Mental Health Social Worker Nursing Home LCSW 98

Social Work Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. The launch is equally momentous for behavioral health practitioners – especially social workers –who provide direct services to those with serious emotional and substance use disorders.

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Social Worker Crisis Intervention LCSW Clinic 95

University of Connecticut

AUGUST 25, 2022

Tanya Bulls, DSW, LCSW. Limone, PhD, LCSW. School social workers don’t always receive discipline-specific clinical supervision in their school setting. The lack of supervision is inconsistent with known best practices of the social work profession. Christine L. Thurs, September 8, 2022. 2 pm – 4 pm.

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The New Social Worker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Conversations on Social Work Careers - New video series launch! Jennifer Luna, MSSW, Your Social Work Career Coach, interviews Lauren Gutierrez, LCSW, school social worker, clinical supervisor, and creator of Social Work Scrapbook.

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Interviewing LCSW Clinic Schools 98

Social Work Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Ambassador and NASW (DC-VA) Member, Lauren Morris, MSW, ACM, LCSW-S Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are trending down according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data. Adherence to masking and social-distancing guidelines remain difficult to guarantee.

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Social Worker Healthcare LCSW Human Services 97

Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

By Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Did you know that clients with borderline personality disorder are over-represented in all levels of mental health care? For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers. Myth: BPD is untreatable.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

By Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Did you know that clients with borderline personality disorder are over-represented in all levels of mental health care? For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers. Myth: BPD is untreatable.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

This book aims to showcase social workers’ diverse and impactful roles across various settings. We seek contributions in English from social workers actively practicing or utilizing their social work degrees in traditional or unique settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

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Healthcare Psychosocial Hospitals Diversity 130

Social Work Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

Appleton, LCSW The theme for Social Work month is descriptive and inspiring – Social Work Breaks Barriers. At our best, Social Workers are analogous to Super Heroes. Social workers advocate for justice, leap over mountains of agency red tape, and scale mountains of paperwork. Here’s the question.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 30, 2022

How Social Workers Can Make a Difference. Social workers can make a difference by sharing this key message with clients—and by screening all adults for risky alcohol use. September 2022. Based on this evidence, the U.S. To learn more, visit NASW’s page on Behavioral Health. Ingersoll, K., Sobell, M., & Sobell, L.C.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 7, 2022

School social workers are uniquely positioned to elevate student voices, hone their critical thinking skills, and capitalize on their strengths and assets. Owens, LCSW , lecturer of social work, Jane Adams College of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago. Aubrey Thornton, LCSW , is therapist, Search, Inc.,

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2022

While these statistics are a significant cause for concern, social workers have been instrumental in providing support to people in crisis. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline reported receiving almost 2.4 Vibrant Emotional Health.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 1, 2022

However, his experiences as a clinical social work intern opened his eyes to the impacts of severe mental illness, as well as the intersecting issues of mental health, substance use disorders, poverty, incarceration, and racism. This changed the trajectory of my professional career,” says Abebe, LCSW, LICSW, MA. “I

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

By Diana Ling, MA and Leslie Sirrianni, LCSW. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an opportunity for social workers to make alcohol screening and brief intervention (SBI) part of routine care. There is no known safe amount, no safe time, and no safe type of alcohol use during pregnancy.

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. It can result from a number of social, emotional, and biological factors. Screenings are completed by licensed clinical social workers and include questions about symptoms, their severity, and duration.

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Depression Psychotherapy Clinic Mental Health 91

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). By Carla B.

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Mental Health LCSW Psychiatry Substance Abuse 89

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 Worker Domestic Violence LCSW Nursing Home 53

Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Sarah McConkey, LCSW, specializes in ADHD and finds that mindfulness has been shown to be risky for survivors of sexual assault and other clients with complicated trauma histories. Bertin explains that social workers use elements of DBT that seem to be especially effective in helping clients with ADHD.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. June 3, 2022.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

The purpose of this blog is to clarify what POS codes clinical social workers should use when providing telehealth services. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. POS codes are used on health insurance claim forms to indicate where patient services are rendered.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, was part of a special Father’s Day segment hosted by WVON-AM radio in Chicago that focused on Black fatherhood. However, Estreet said Black fathers can experience mental health stressors that other groups do not and it is important they seek out therapy, including from clinical social workers.

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Mental Health LCSW Therapist Interviewing 59

Social Work Blog

MAY 16, 2023

By Jo Seiders, LCSW, CDE May 17 th is commonly recognized as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia — a day many people around the globe celebrate gender and sexual diversity and collectively confront oppression, discrimination, intolerance, and violence that many LGBTQIA2S+ folks experience daily.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

By Lorrie Appleton, LCSW. Appleton, LCSW. I have been a practicing Social Worker for over 40 years and STILL talk too much. Disclaimer: The National Association of Social Workers invites members to share their expertise and experiences through Member Voices. Mother and son sitting after quarrel at home.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 24, 2023

By Lorrie Appleton, LCSW I am preparing to meet a new therapy client. Appleton, LCSW specializes in couples, family, and individual therapy. Luckily, she discovered how clinical work and humor are perfect partners to advance problem solving and healing. Let’s call her Emily). As a child, Lorrie aspired to be a comedian.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 25, 2023

Appleton, LCSW I am noticing a curious trend in the mental health field. Lorrie Appleton, LCSW My initial thought was humorous. My plea is we come to the “clinical barn raising” with every tool we have. However in the end, I proudly own that my clinical approach is eclectic and intentional without apology. By Lorrie R.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

JANUARY 24, 2022

As social workers, we have been challenged with personal health and financial concerns, feelings of loss, guilt, and have at times felt ill equipped by our training to navigate the unprecedented changes which have been required. The impact of the covid-19 pandemic on social workers on the frontline: a survey of canadian social workers.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The proposed changes may impact social workers and other Medicare providers in various settings. The following provides key takeaways for clinical social workers: Telehealth. Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Behavioral Health.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

BSW Award Raymond and Mary Borecki Buck Endowed Scholarship Fund Mary Borecki Buck is an UConn School of Social Work alumna committed to supporting the education of future generations of social workers. Kinlock Endowment Fund in Social Work Established by Charlotte M. Charlotte M.

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LMSW Justice and Corrections Schools Mental Health 52

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. Positive Psychology provides high quality research-based resources to clinical professionals for use with their clients.

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CBT Self-harm Clinic Psychology 52

KVC

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Annmarie Arensberg, LCSW, LSCSW, is the Director of Clinical Operations at KVC Hospitals, a network of nonprofit psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers serving youth ages 6 to 18. These elements are especially important in the days and weeks immediately following an inpatient stay. How to Promote Continued Recovery.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 10, 2025

The difference is usually an adult has more awareness and an ability to articulate what they are experiencing due to a more expansive feeling vocabulary, says Linda Snell MSW, LCSW at New Method Wellness. Parents may also confer with teachers and may reach out to school social worker or psychologist for resources, support and referrals.

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Anxiety Disorder Psychotherapy Mental Health 52

Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. While most reproductive health and other social justice advocates expected the conservative-leaning court would “gut” Roe v. Moreover, it ushered in the expansion of reproductive health clinics that gave low-income people access to comprehensive health services – including abortion services.

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Social Worker Criminal Justice LCSW Clinic 105

Social Work Blog

MARCH 4, 2022

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. A brief overview of the changes is provided below.

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Psychiatric Disorder Clinic Depression 89

Social Work Blog

MARCH 3, 2022

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. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Prolonged Grief Disorder.

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Psychiatric Disorder Clinic Depression 76

University of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2022

Mary Borecki Buck is an UConn School of Social Work alumna committed to supporting the education of future generations of social workers. This scholarship, created by Mary and her late husband, Raymond, will provide financial support to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work program.

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Criminal Justice Schools Mental Health Social Worker 98

Social Work Blog

MAY 6, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) wishes to bring attention to the importance of mental health as it affects millions of people in the United States. Social workers remain dedicated to ensuring the populations they serve have access to much needed resources and support.

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