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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

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By Makeba Royall, LCSW NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Recovery Month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

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Child Welfare Specialist : Social workers in this role focus on the safety and well-being of children, often within the context of child protective services or foster care systems. Empathy and Active Listening 7. Essential social work skills include empathy, authenticity, resilience and respect. Client Assessment 2.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

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In various settings, social workers help people manage everyday life challenges and larger problems, from mental health, to poverty, to trauma recovery. Additionally, many websites, such as the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare website, provide access to a wide range of resources related to social work.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

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By definition, a social worker’s role includes safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and the promoting the welfare of young people. Furthermore, social workers are able to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists and GPs to develop tailored recovery plans for those in need.

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41+ Famous Social Workers You Need to Know About

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He is one of the UK’s leading thinkers on social justice and the welfare state, Titmuss helped establish social policy as an academic discipline. Mary Ellen Copeland is a pioneering mental health researcher and advocate who developed a self-help approach called “Wellness Recovery Action Planning” (WRAP).