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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Alexander Rubin , LCSW, is a clinical assistant professor based in field education at the University at Buffalo School of School of Social Work. Michael Lynch , LMSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. But it has limits in nuanced situations requiring true empathy.

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When Your Kid Comes Home Cranky

Gary Direnfeld

Next comes the empathy, again no solution or critical feedback. Just empathy. Just empathy. More to the point, providing a safe space, a capacity to just absorb their mood free of judgement or cure can ease your way to a better outcome. Allow a pause. Some kids will enter the pause expressing their issue. That’s a lot.”

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19 Simple Ways to Show Social Worker Empathy

Social Work Haven

Welcome to the world of social work, where empathy is not just a term, but a way of life. As social work practitioners, we understand the importance of empathy in our practice. Empathetic social work practitioners are those that can harness this natural function of empathy and use it to create meaningful connections with their clients.

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Macro-Level Social Work Interventions in Schools: Poverty Simulation Programs as Professional Development Opportunities for K–12 Educators

Social Work Blog

Poverty continues to be a significant public health crisis across the United States, and its impact is particularly prevalent among school-aged youth and their families. Children & Schools , Health & Social Work and Social Work Research are available by subscription at a discounted rate for NASW members, either online or in print.

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Don’t Take That Away From Him

Gary Direnfeld

As awful as school was and as much as he got into trouble there, no amount of punishment would make things better. As for the trouble at school, he just couldn’t concentrate. Unable to attend to his school work contributed to most of the behavior he exhibited. His problems seemed endless. Leave it as his sacred place.

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Resiliency Actually Requires Frustration

Gary Direnfeld

Imagine the dismay and inability to cope when in another environment, say school, no one comes to the rescue and there is no payday for the upset encountered. When we run to only smooth the child’s path, versus express empathy and offer emotional support, but not compensation, a tremendous disservice may be done.

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5 Reasons Children Bully and How Parents Can Help

KVC

Bullying is a top concern among parents of school-age children. According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one out of five children reported being bullied during the school year. Need to control: This often sprouts from the need to feel popular at school. Words can hurt.

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