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Guest Post: Helping and Compassion Fatigue by Thomas R. Metzinger, LCSW, CCHt (USMC Veteran)

Bipolar Bandit

When handling trauma, therapists, counselors, health professionals, caregivers, and others that are helping, seek to understand the person, get a pulse on the crisis, engage in triaging the most devastating issues, and offer interventions that help to restore, or create in some cases, stability. Self-care is essential.

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

University of Connecticut

Therapists often question if by having their animal present while working are they actually providing AAT services to their clients. The webinar link will be emailed when your registration is complete. Animal assisted therapy (AAT) has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Questions surface as to what AAT really is.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. This evaluation serves the dual purpose of determining how best to continue supporting the client and assessing the effectiveness of the current intervention methods.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Whereas psychology focuses primarily on understanding and exploring the inner workings of people’s minds, social work focuses more on helping people with their daily life issues.

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

Social Work Haven

Case Manager–This role involves assessing, planning and implementing interventions to help meet the needs of clients. Counsellor/Therapist – In this role, social workers provide counselling and therapy to individuals and families. Is social work stressful? Social work can be stressful, depending on the setting and role.

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Play It Again, Seratonin

A Splintered Mind

I might get myself in a bit of trouble with my daughters with this post, but I recently sat in on the Brownie’s session with her therapist (she’s learning disabled). What I, and the therapist, pointed out to the Brownie was that letting myself feel sad helped me deal with those emotions. There are other studies.