Teaching & Learning in Social Work

JULY 14, 2021

Editor’s Note : This blog post is adapted from the Second Edition of the Social Media Toolkit for Social Work Field Educators. There are many reasons for social workers to have a personalized social media policy – to maintain boundaries, protect privacy and confidentiality, and model professional behavior.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

NASW Social Work Pioneer® and Maryland Chapter member Sandra Edmonds Crewe and Chris Herman, senior practice associate at NASW, were among the seven social workers invited to present at the USC Judith D. Tamkin International Symposium on Elder Abuse. Photo credit: USC Tamkin Symposium on Elder Abuse).

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The New Social Worker

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers, Your Social Work Career Coach Jennifer Luna interviews Becky Morales, LCSW-S. Have you thought about changing careers into private practice? Becky is in private practice and MORE.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

Appleton, LCSW The theme for Social Work month is descriptive and inspiring – Social Work Breaks Barriers. At our best, Social Workers are analogous to Super Heroes. Social workers advocate for justice, leap over mountains of agency red tape, and scale mountains of paperwork. Here’s the question.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – What is the Difference? – Social workers and case managers are both integral parts of the healthcare industry. Who is a social worker? Knowing the distinctions between these roles can aid in determining the ideal career path in human services.

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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 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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American Board of Clinical Social Work

MARCH 17, 2024

As clinical social workers, an understanding of moral injury can help us to identify the root cause of our distress and burnout within a flawed system, rather than attributing it solely to individual shortcomings. The concept of moral injury sheds light on many of the difficulties we currently face in our profession.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

The American Academy of Social Work and Welfare’s grand challenge to “create social responses to a changing environment” is a call to action for social workers to advocate for environmental justice. Prior to 2020, the field of social work was limited in its adoption of digital practice.

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Michigan Social Work

MAY 14, 2024

But finding social workers and psychologist to work in these units is a challenge. Michigan is facing a shortage of mental health professonals and, as Price noted, these community programs simply can’t compete with private practice. “We

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

The American Academy of Social Work and Welfare’s grand challenge to “create social responses to a changing environment” is a call to action for social workers to advocate for environmental justice. Prior to 2020, the field of social work was limited in its adoption of digital practice.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By Alison Laurio Jessica Marcrum, MSW, LSW, a clinical social worker focusing on individual therapy and cases of trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse and sexual abuse, has put her private practice in Pittsburgh on hold for a while as she focuses on building her tabletop game-design hobby into a business.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By Alison Laurio Jessica Marcrum, MSW, LSW, a clinical social worker focusing on individual therapy and cases of trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse and sexual abuse, has put her private practice in Pittsburgh on hold for a while as she focuses on building her tabletop game-design hobby into a business.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By Alison Laurio Jessica Marcrum, MSW, LSW, a clinical social worker focusing on individual therapy and cases of trauma, PTSD, domestic abuse and sexual abuse, has put her private practice in Pittsburgh on hold for a while as she focuses on building her tabletop game-design hobby into a business.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 13, 2023

There are many great social work blogs. Over the years, I have followed a few and gained some very useful insights into the role of a social worker. The creators of these blogs have shared their experiences and passion on social work which has made a difference to how I practice. Social Workers R.E.A.L

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By Alison Laurio Ryan Tolman is a clinical social worker in private practice who specializes in anxiety and stress, and sees clients online and in person in his Bellingham, Wash., He also practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and has taught a martial arts training course for kids.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 24, 2023

Lorrie has practiced in a variety of settings including private practice, non-profit, inpatient psychiatric, military behavioral health, schools, corporations, and human service agencies. Mathy in her personal capacity and does not necessarily reflect the view of the National Association of Social Workers.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

I have been a practicing Social Worker for over 40 years and STILL talk too much. Disclaimer: The National Association of Social Workers invites members to share their expertise and experiences through Member Voices. Richard Schwartz, Ph.D., Our son remains quick-witted and humorous. What goes around comes around.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 25, 2023

I shared that throughout 40 years practicing as a clinical social worker, I’ve been trained in a lot of theories and have experience in using many techniques, however, I have not earned a certification in Trauma and Attachment. “I am familiar with attachment theory.” Are the theories new and improved or are they re-packaged?

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Not arguing in front of the kids doesn’t tell the whole story.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Just remember though, while it’s your practice, it’s their life. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. You matter. You matter. It should never have happened.

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 3, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, you are missing many more posts!

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, you are missing many more posts!

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 3, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. That gift, your presence, is gold. It pays dividends. You, just being there.

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. I’ve shared this line before, “Relax into the mess.”

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Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 31, 2025

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. I would only wish you a successful career. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 3, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Relief comes from owning the pain. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 3, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, you are missing many more posts!

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. The parents wished they had done this when he was much much younger.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

What’s the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist and a social worker? The social worker looks at the problem of the individual in a broader context, such as one’s relationship, family, community, society. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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Gary Direnfeld

OCTOBER 22, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, you are missing many more posts!

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, you are missing many more posts!

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The social worker understands that social situations often within families can give rise to unwanted behavior, feelings and attitudes. Those who seek to facilitate a bio-psycho-social approach can offer a more rounded approach resulting in a combination of treatments to address the various aspects of the problem.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. It you are having trouble coping, do consider counseling.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Well worth it. Do the hard. Set boundaries. Move beyond.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Just something think about. No matter what though, remember your calm.

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