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Realm of the Dead - Using Art in Social Work Education and Practice

Michigan Social Work

Born and raised in Brazil, Pinto , a professor and associate dean for research and innovation at the University of Michigan School of Social Work , found a way through the visual and performing arts to confront a painful past, find peace and forgiveness. For Arthur, the community-based theater is a growing field with few boundaries.

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Challenging Stereotypes of the Black Woman

University of Connecticut

Shauna Figueroa, LCSW Tuesday, October 29, 2024 6 pm – 8 pm Live Webinar 2 CECs Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and Current SSW Field Instructors The Challenging Stereotypes of the Black Women training is an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of the stereotypes and realities surrounding the Black Woman narrative.

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How Can You Support Your Staff During and After a Crisis?

Relias

Let team members know they can count on you as an engaged leader who understands their struggles. Professors from Case Western Reserve University take this concept further by outlining how you can help team members communicate their needs by “ coaching with compassion.” The antidote for uncertainty is consistency.

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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I was no longer allowed to take graduate courses at this university. At home, I did coloring in adult coloring books, journaling, reading, and engaged in counseling sessions via telehealth. I have a serious passion for work in this field, sincere empathy for those with serious brain disorders, and good research skills.

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A guide to language development in early childhood

CCRC

Language learning actually begins prenatally, according to a University of Washington study , when an unborn child hears the sounds and rhythms of language in the womb. self-regulation, empathy, relationship-building) Academic achievement (e.g., memory, reasoning, problem-solving) Social-emotional skills (e.g.,

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Why Social Workers Should Talk to Their Clients About Conscious Living – and Dying

Social Work Blog

Social workers can embrace an awareness and acceptance of death, and begin to approach life and death mindfully, first in their own lives, and then learn more about ways to engage in conversations with clients about their own perspectives and wishes. Learn more about the Center for Conscious Living and Dying at [link].

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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

During this phase, I had the opportunity to engage in fieldwork, where I witnessed firsthand the impact of social workers working tirelessly to address the needs of marginalised communities. It was through these experiences that I realised the profound importance of empathy, cultural competence, and the ability to navigate complex systems.