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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

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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 The printed word can be used to empower clients and offer hope in troubled times. Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows.

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

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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. Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows. Nicholas Mazza Ph.D.