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

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Compassion fatigue causes sufferers to find a way of coping with their vicarious trauma, which manifests as intense emotional, physical, and psychosocial challenges. Metzinger, LCSW, CCHt (USMC Veteran). The goal would be to increase a helper’s fulfillment of their work. Author: Thomas R. Suggestible Mind.

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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. 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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Call for Submissions: 101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Sample Response for a Hospital Social Worker in a Children’s Oncology Unit: Name: Jane Smith (pseudonym) Descriptive Job Title: Pediatric Oncology Social Worker Agency Type: Non-profit Setting: Hospital Years of Experience: 7 Credentials/Licenses: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Are Any Required for the Role?:

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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. 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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Child Welfare Updates: New Rule Regarding Kinship Placements

Social Work Blog

April Ferguson LCSW-C, Senior Practice Associate, Children and Adolescents On September 28, 2023, the U.S. When developing kinship licensing requirements, social workers and Title IV-E agencies should still include appropriate safety considerations and collect psychosocial information to assess placement suitability.

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SSW Faculty and Students Present at 2024 SSWR Annual Conference

University of Connecticut

&nbsp Saturday, January 13 Time: 8:00 – 9:30 AM ePoster Presentation: Unpacking Neutrality Discourse in Social Work: Exploring Twitter Responses to Anti-Trans Legislation Location: Marquis BR Salon RM: 6, ML 2 Author(s): Gio Iacono, PhD ; Jemel Aguilar, PhD, LCSW, MPH; Leah Holle, MAR, LCSW, CEDS.

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