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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows. Whether social workers use books, poetry, and writing exercises with individual clients in individual therapy, with groups of nursing home residents, or patients in a hospital setting, the possibilities are endless.

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows. Whether social workers use books, poetry, and writing exercises with individual clients in individual therapy, with groups of nursing home residents, or patients in a hospital setting, the possibilities are endless.

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Community Service Ideas for Kids and Families

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Benefits of Community Service for Families Community service is one of the best ways to teach your child the value of empathy. Community Service Builds Empathy People who volunteer are more aware of their surroundings and the people they encounter in their daily life. Host a crayon and marker drive!

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