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Strengthening the Adoptive Parent-Child Bond with Internal Family Systems (IFS): A Personal and Professional Perspective

Social Work Blog

This issue becomes particularly evident when school-age children begin attending school, leaving parents to navigate unresolved grief, identity shifts, and the invisible challenges of adoption in isolation. The school years often introduce new emotional hurdles.

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Nature nurtures: Sharing outdoor experiences with children

The Child and Family Corp

Parents remarked on their children’s psychological experiences of sustained attention, curiosity , and perspective taking. Children showed empathy and understanding by considering the needs of animals (e.g., I can’t think of a particular conversation or experience – I think of all these chats to/from school as part of a larger whole.”

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Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education

CCRC

Social-Emotional Learning Collaborative and imaginative play teaches empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution. An analysis by the Association for Psychological Science found that enhanced discovery (analogous to guided play) led to better outcomes than other types of learning. How can I know my child is actually learning?

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

Social Work Haven

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? So, whether you’re considering a psychology program or an MSW program, or if you’re intrigued by the prospect of a bachelor’s degree in social work, join us on this enlightening journey as we uncover the depths of clinical social work and psychology.

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Poverty Simulations in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

The participants must get through a month (represented by four periods of 15 minutes) by paying bills, going to work or school, and interacting with various community providers (health care clinic, mortgage company, grocery store, bank, and pawnshop) while using provided identification documents, imitation currency, and transportation passes.

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11 Great Benefits of Being a Social Worker: Making a Positive Impact

Social Work Haven

Social workers develop strong connections with their clients, offering empathy, understanding, and support during difficult times. Flexible Roles for Social Workers School Social Workers: School social workers often enjoy a standard eight-hour workday and have summers and holidays off, aligning with the academic calendar.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Empathy and Active Listening: Empathetic Attitude: Social workers approach their clients with genuine empathy, recognising the emotions and experiences that clients may be going through. Empathy and Active Listening 7. Social workers also play important roles in schools, hospitals, and other public settings. Self-Care 13.