Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This example personal statement will inspire you to write your own unique social work, personal statement to support your application to the University of your choice. Social Worker Personal Statement My inspiration to study to become a social worker stemmed from my desire to make a positive impact in people’s lives.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 14, 2023

You asked, what are the benefits of being a social worker? Social work is a profession dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. It is a field that requires social work practice skills and offers a unique opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on people’s lives.

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The New Social Worker

APRIL 26, 2022

You are the embodiment of all we hope social workers will be—caring professionals who are known for their warmth, empathy, and genuineness. We are honored to call you colleagues in the ever-evolving social work profession. Congratulations, graduates!

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Social Work Haven

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This personal statement will suit social work students who will soon qualify as social workers, and may want to look into applying for a Newly Qualified Social Worker role within children services. I recognise that there may be a power imbalance between social workers and service users.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 26, 2023

As we teach kids about others who have needs unable to be met themselves, we teach about empathy. Extend yourself modeling altruistic behavior built on empathy. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Lead by example. Have your children participate similarly in an age appropriate way. Do so in joy.

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The New Social Worker

APRIL 18, 2022

Social Workers Are Human. This need is even more crucial when we’re engaged with human dynamics that require intense engagement, empathy, and advocacy. As such, we must attend to our human-ness.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We do so while remembering to show love, caring, empathy and compassion at the same time. The value of jumping in early to set boundaries, limits and expectations while still expressing love and empathy, is that you and child don’t ramp each other up as a well and overplayed duet that ends in misery for both. Express concern.

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Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

No empathy. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Few will want to drown. Perhaps even scorn. I am human.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP By Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP As social workers, we often embark upon this professional journey with a heart for helping people to live well. National Healthcare Decisions Day, which is April 16th, is a good reminder for social workers on the importance of discussing advance care planning.

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As crazy as it may sound, show empathy and respect. The use of empathy and respect have nothing to do with what you may think the other person deserves and doesn’t mean one must settle for anything innapropriate. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 7, 2023

If however the parent shrugs it off, expresses empathy for the child caught in the middle and then redirects to what ever else they are about to do, then the prediction of the other parent falls flat. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. That gives more credibility to anything else said about this parent.

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Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 31, 2022

As a mantra it can help you approach your boy with empathy and compassion. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. When your boys cry, do not admonish, but seek to support, soothe and solve. Remember those three “S’s” Support, soothe and solve.

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Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

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. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. We do not seek to bring intentional frustration or distress to a child.

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The New Social Worker

MARCH 30, 2025

Today, the demands before us are greater than ever. It is vital to protect ourselves through boundaries and other self-care strategies. Before we can offer compassion to our clients, we must find and hold onto it for ourselves.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

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.

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 11, 2023

There is a greater understanding and empathy for the young client because of the shared experience. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Courts in Ontario, Canada, consider him an expert in social work, marital and family therapy, child development, parent-child relations and custody and access matters.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

A student contacted me recently wanting tips on how to write on the topic; ‘why I want to be a social worker’ I explained the great benefits of being a social worker. I also embedded myself in this task and wrote with my own experiences and views on why I became a social worker in an essay format.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers. Unfortunately, despite the high prevalence of individuals with BPD in our client populations, many social workers misunderstand the diagnosis. Myth: BPD is untreatable.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Why do you need a sample letter of recommendation for a social worker? Well, writing a letter of recommendatio n can be a powerful tool in helping social workers advance in their careers, prepare for their interviews, secure job opportunities, or pursue educational endeavors.

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Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 11, 2024

Once the parent gets a grip on themselves, empathy for the teen is required. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers. Unfortunately, despite the high prevalence of individuals with BPD in our client populations, many social workers misunderstand the diagnosis. Myth: BPD is untreatable.

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Gary Direnfeld

JULY 28, 2022

With empathy he said the following: “I am so sorry for your experience and near injury. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Angrily she complained about what she had paid for the shoes and how she had almost broken her neck. The life lessons were many.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

JANUARY 8, 2024

Welcome Welcome to the REAL Social Workers Online Magazine this is the place where we support and encourage social workers, like me, through strategic stress management and solution focused self-care. As social workers, we know beauty is not one-dimensional. Our experience gives us perspective and empathy.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Rather than harsh punishments parents will show more empathy for his struggles concentrating on school related tasks. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. We’ll see about the lad, but the parents already looked more relieved and the kid’s safe place will remain. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

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Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It means you have empathy for the impact of your actions on others. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Courts in Ontario, Canada, consider him an expert in social work, marital and family therapy, child development, parent-child relations and custody and access matters.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Pace Social worker Jennifer Kljajic lost her brother to suicide when he was tapered off from opioids too quickly after taking them as prescribed for years due to a chronic pain condition in 2018. It is available online at the Social Work Online CE Institute. It was not until a year later that the U.S.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication? This is a very common question a lot of people ask in relation to the role of the social worker in health and social care. Social workers play an important role in promoting the health and wellbeing of people in the community.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As social workers, our work is neither as dramatic nor physically as dangerous, but we too rush headlong into a suffering humanity at devastating times as many head for the exit gates. None of us get our Social Work degree planning to quit. I am foremost a social worker by calling. I have heard the voice.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Interview Questions Every Social Worker Must Know (Adult Services) TIP #1 –Prior to applying for a social worker role, it is vital that you understand the role of a social worker. TIP #2 –The role of the social worker requires a unique set of skills. Why did you pursue social work as a career?

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 30, 2022

Top stories include: Human Rights Advocacy: Wave of LGBTQIA+ Bills Underscores Vital Role for Social Workers. With the recent spate of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills introduced or passed in many states, NASW and social workers are stepping up to advocate for this community, especially against legislation targeting transgender youth.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Curious to know the differences between a Psychologist vs Social Worker? Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Do social workers use psychology? Is psychology degree equivalent to social work?

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Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Why do you need to know about famous social workers? Famous social workers play an important role in our society, providing much-needed support to individuals and families who are facing difficult life situations. This list in this article comprises the 41+ most influential social workers currently alive.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, what is a social worker home visit checklist? A social worker home visit checklist serves as a comprehensive guide for social workers conducting home visits to assess the holistic health and well-being of their clients. Over the years of practice, I have also found this tool useful.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. What degree do you need to be a social worker?

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. Social workers help patients eliminate psychosocial stressors such as homelessness, loss of job, divorce, and loneliness that may have led to their use of substances.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

To address this gap, the authors propose a training model for professional development aimed at increasing empathy and understanding among K–12 educators through experiential learning tools such as the Community Action Poverty Simulation.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 3, 2023

Maintaining high-quality social work case notes and recording fosters collaborative working relationship between the social worker, other professionals, and the adults/children they support. A sample case note for social work will help you understand what makes a high-quality case note. It helps with accountability too.

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