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Conversations on Social Work Careers: Allison Peeler, Communicator

The New Social Worker

In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna talks with Allison Peeler, LMSW, an award-winning communications professional and Licensed Master Social Worker.

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Israeli Union of Social Workers Invites Palestinian Union to build communication and cooperation

International Federation of Social Workers

The Israeli Union of Social Workers calls for the Palestinian Social Workers to join them in dialogue to explore how the two unions can communicate and work together advancing the profession in the region.

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Technology Disruption Readiness Plan: A Best Practice for the Social Work Classroom

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

For example, you may teach in a rural community where WiFi access is spotty or easily disrupted. Being prepared with backup technology or knowing how to communicate quickly with your students is vital in times of disruption. What are alternative modes of communication? What are the resources to contact for assistance?

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Tips for the new Social Work Adjunct Instructor

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Plan for communication. Email is a very common means of communication between students and their professors, but there is also texting and phone calls. Email is a very common means of communication between students and their professors, but there is also texting and phone calls. within 24 hours, etc.).

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Managing Self-Awareness and Mental Health

My Brains Not Broken

I’ve started to understand why I say and do certain things about myself, things that have helped me internally and also communicate with others externally. After months seeing the same therapist, I’ve been able to notice habits and patterns with how my anxiety/depression affect me and how I live my life.

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Teenagers and Mental Health: A Q&A with Tilly’s Life Center

My Brains Not Broken

A big focus of our curriculum is building self esteem and teaching effective communication skills. When a teen has self-worth and is able to effectively communicate, they organically make better decisions. Are there differences between different generations of teens when it comes to how they approach mental health?

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The Digital Divide is a Human Rights Issue

Swhelper

How would you communicate with loved ones, do your homework or pay your bills […]. The COVID-19 pandemic shed a glaring light on the important role that technology and access to high-speed internet play our lives. You would not be able to read this story without an internet connection and a device to read it on.