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The 14 best books to read as a social worker

Save the Social Worker

If you want to get better at social work, serving the clients who come into our lives better, you need to read. To be clear… The books I recommend here are not going to be just about social work. Many of them come from the realms of psychology, business, and self-help. You are given the chance to shape meaning from pain.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Here are 10 roles of social workers, but this list is by no means exhaustive: Advocate : Social workers often act as advocates for their clients, working to ensure their rights and needs are met within various systems and institutions. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is the main role of a social worker?

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News Items – March 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

The social work organization reminded its licensed social workers that “this a non-binding legal opinion and they still have professional discretion on mandatory reporting. Bridgit Dengel Gaspard is a member: 6 Times ‘Self-Love’ Is Really Toxic Behavior In Disguise. This is known as toxic positivity. St Louis Today.

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News Items – April 1, 2022

Social Workers Speak

One group that has not been sufficiently acknowledged is social services professionals. Lynn Zakeri, a Chicago based licensed clinical social worker said this pediatric mental health crisis is due to children trying to find control in their own ways. All of these professions deserve nothing but appreciation and accolades.

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