Social Work Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

Early in their careers, social workers learn the concepts of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization. But how does self-care play out in real-life scenarios, when new social workers might not get the best supervision or insight into how to handle the stressors that come with the job of being a social worker?

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This example personal statement will inspire you to write your own unique social work, personal statement to support your application to the University of your choice. Social Worker Personal Statement My inspiration to study to become a social worker stemmed from my desire to make a positive impact in people’s lives.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It can create anxiety, depression, false hope, and a sense that we must tolerate that which should not be tolerated or accepted. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Ask yourself, what are you chasing, pretending? That is when we pretend that things are not what they are.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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Social Work Haven

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This personal statement will suit social work students who will soon qualify as social workers, and may want to look into applying for a Newly Qualified Social Worker role within children services. I recognise that there may be a power imbalance between social workers and service users.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

Americans owe the creation of the 40-hour work week and the minimum wage during the Great Depression to a social worker—the nation’s first female Secretary of Labor and Social Work Pioneer Frances Perkins.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The social worker understands that social situations often within families can give rise to unwanted behavior, feelings and attitudes. Those who seek to facilitate a bio-psycho-social approach can offer a more rounded approach resulting in a combination of treatments to address the various aspects of the problem.

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A Splintered Mind

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

I caught myself beginning to feel bitter about it, so instead of letting that bitterness settle into depression, I will share some things that I have learned instead. Managing my depression while optimistically making big goals helped me to move forward. Teachers and social workers were quick to point fault at us as being negligent.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Just remember though, while it’s your practice, it’s their life.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, you are missing many more posts!

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Mom suffered depression. As the fellow spoke he began to see connections between his dad’s oppression of his mom and her depression. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. The counselor wondered about other values and biases his dad had.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Research does show it prevents depression.” Pictured above: Lifelong swimmer and social worker Stephanie Urbina swims with her son at Swimright Academy in Los Angeles. NASW members can read the full story at Social Work Advocates magazine after logging in here. When she became pregnant, she continued swimming. “I

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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 Work Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Beginning January 1, 2022, clinical social workers (CSWs) will become eligible to participate in Medicare’s Quality Payment Program (QPP). Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan. Depression Remission at Twelve Months. December 2021. 15 other provider types participate in the QPP.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Similarly, the term manic/depressive is no longer used in favor of Bipolar, also with several subtypes. At times, some diagnostic labels are dropped altogether, such as dysthymia, a form of depression that is lasting, but not necessarily as severe, but enough to create issues of mood and despair. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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Social Work Haven

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Do you have a way of coping with anxiety, stress, or depression? Do you use journaling prompts for depression or anxiety? I write because I acknowledge the health (mental and physical) risks of social work. Social workers experience stress associated with both short- and long-term health problems.

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Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 5, 2023

If this continues those feelings can grow to become depression and/or anxiety. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 4, 2022

A history of any of these experiences can lead to difficulties with depression and/or anxiety as well as other mental/emotional disorders. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. A history of these experiences can contribute to drug or alcohol abuse.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

JANUARY 8, 2024

When we spend time comparing ourselves to others, we fill space with hurtful thoughts, feelings and beliefs that lead to anxiety, depression, and stress. In this blog post we are going to talk about the comparisons and behaviors that cause anxiety, depression and stress. As social workers, we know beauty is not one-dimensional.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

A study from Psychiatry International found possible benefits of mindfulness to help with self-compassion, quality of life, well being, depression, and anxiety. Zylowska believes that clients who are in a deep depression may find it difficult to focus on the present moment without depressive rumination.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 6, 2023

Such a child may appear as anxious or depressed or as having ADHD. Further, any depression or anxiety or difficulty concentrating may continue into adulthood affecting adult life. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. It only need occur once to have a lasting impact. Please, be mindful.

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Private Practice Depression Mental Health Counseling 113

Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication? This is a very common question a lot of people ask in relation to the role of the social worker in health and social care. Social workers play an important role in promoting the health and wellbeing of people in the community.

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Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

They may seem sluggish, depressive in relationships. It’s like the zodiac of relationships and with social science to back it up. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. They may develop a kind of learned helplessness. These kids come adulthood are at risk of what is called, insecure attachments.

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Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Depression 147

Community Care

MARCH 25, 2022

Children’s social workers’ caseloads are bigger, more complex and harder to manage, taking a toll on their mental health and family life and leaving some contemplating quitting. A third of social workers said their caseloads had increased “a lot” over the past year, while a further 36% said they had risen “slightly”.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 30, 2023

Interestingly, I find myself embarking on a unique journey of faith and healing where I explore Bible verses about depression (KJV) within the realm of social work. Depression and anxiety can be isolating experiences, often leaving individuals feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. What Bible verse should you read when depressed?

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, what is a social worker home visit checklist? A social worker home visit checklist serves as a comprehensive guide for social workers conducting home visits to assess the holistic health and well-being of their clients. Over the years of practice, I have also found this tool useful.

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Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 2, 2022

It wasn’t until she entered into counseling for depression that her upbringing was explored as well as the connection to her present life. She came to understand and appreciate that she wasn’t suffering as much from depression as oppression. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Oppression.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 21, 2022

Not spoken about until seriously probed are the bouts of depression and/or anxiety. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. That child, now well into their twenties remains living at home. There has been a history of failed attempts with school and work.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 11, 2022

When kids feel some sort of responsibility for a role of any kind in the parental conflict, it often leads to them feeling either anxious, depressed, angry or checked out. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

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Counseling Mental Health Private Practice Depression 147

Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Curious to know the differences between a Psychologist vs Social Worker? Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Do social workers use psychology? Ecological systems, strengths-based, etc.

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Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 4, 2022

Where possible, kick fear, depression and anxiety to the curb through meaningful action. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. This is survival mode. If you have a suggestion or something that worked for you, please share it in a comment. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Why do you need to know about famous social workers? Famous social workers play an important role in our society, providing much-needed support to individuals and families who are facing difficult life situations. This list in this article comprises the 41+ most influential social workers currently alive.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – What is the Difference? – Social workers and case managers are both integral parts of the healthcare industry. Who is a social worker? Knowing the distinctions between these roles can aid in determining the ideal career path in human services.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Interview Questions Every Social Worker Must Know (Adult Services) TIP #1 –Prior to applying for a social worker role, it is vital that you understand the role of a social worker. TIP #2 –The role of the social worker requires a unique set of skills. Why did you pursue social work as a career?

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Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 24, 2022

For some that leads to remarkable depression. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Courts in Ontario, Canada, consider him an expert in social work, marital and family therapy, child development, parent-child relations and custody and access matters.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

A student contacted me recently wanting tips on how to write on the topic; ‘why I want to be a social worker’ I explained the great benefits of being a social worker. I also embedded myself in this task and wrote with my own experiences and views on why I became a social worker in an essay format.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Negative outcomes often include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and even personality disorders. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. These negative childhood experiences are referred to as ACEs (Adverse Childhood. Experiences). There are many others.

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