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COVID-19 and First Responder Social Workers: An Unexpected Mental Health Storm

Social Work Blog

COVID-19 has disproportionally affected people living in poverty; new immigrants; and those living in healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes), shelters, detention centers, and prisons. A recent article in the journal Social Work , co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press, highlights this issue.

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Partnering With Hospitals Can Boost SNF Referrals

Relias

While skilled nursing facility (SNFs) occupancy rates are slowly increasing , they are still 20% lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, with many SNFs still struggling to fill beds. A CarePort report found that more patients prefer to receive post-acute care at home instead of in nursing homes and SNFs.

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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

licensed clinical social worker and Professor and Dean Emeritus at the Florida State University College of Social Work, has been involved in the practice, research, and teaching of poetry therapy for over 50 years. I think story is a word I use a lot, because it’s familiar.” Nicholas Mazza Ph.D.

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Understanding Animal Assisted Therapy: How it Conforms to Social Work Practice

University of Connecticut

demonstrate the ability to match differing therapeutic animal roles and interventions to address the different types of human-health and wellness related needs in different settings (schools, nursing homes, hospitals).

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

licensed clinical social worker and Professor and Dean Emeritus at the Florida State University College of Social Work, has been involved in the practice, research, and teaching of poetry therapy for over 50 years. I think story is a word I use a lot, because it’s familiar.” Nicholas Mazza Ph.D.

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Understanding Animal Assisted Therapy: How it Conforms to Social Work Practice

University of Connecticut

demonstrate the ability to match differing therapeutic animal roles and interventions to address different types of human-health and wellness related needs in various settings (schools, nursing homes, hospitals).

LMSW 40
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Understanding Animal Assisted Therapy: How it Conforms to Social Work Practice

University of Connecticut

demonstrate the ability to match differing therapeutic animal roles and interventions to address different types of human-health and wellness related needs in various settings (schools, nursing homes, hospitals).

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