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Member Voices: My Journey to Clinical Social Work

Social Work Blog

Since the 1970s, our agency has been rooted in Traditional Medicine and currently specializes in Substance Use Disorders, issues of acculturation and cultural maintenance, and other common mental health concerns including, but not limited to, anxiety and depression. Moral of the story?

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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. Depression. Difficulty concentrating.

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

Social Work Blog

Large hospital systems typically employ LMSW social workers because they have demonstrated clinical acumen and the ability to navigate practice scenarios. So why should students enter the realm of clinical social work in addiction? Well, for one, addiction is serious societal issue.

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

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Physical symptoms can range from chronic fatigue to severe health conditions, while psychological impacts include insomnia, depressive symptoms, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment.

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Don't Despise the Packaging.

American Board of Clinical Social Work

As a clinician, there’s been many a time when parents bring their son or daughter in for symptoms of anxiety, depression or suicide. She goes on to say that her daughter remains a great blessing to her.

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Why Relationships MATTER

American Board of Clinical Social Work

High ACE scores are reported to be linked with higher rates of violent behavior, failed marriages, depression, and work absences. Researchers discovered higher ACEs scores resulted in higher incidence of mental, emotional, and behavioral problems in adulthood.