Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

After high school, when Urbina was working on her bachelor’s degree, she stopped swimming for about four years as life got in the way. Urbina is an outpatient mental health therapist for the Children’s Bureau of Southern California in Valencia. There, she said, “I really flourished.” ” Why Swimming?

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I’m a mere therapist, but if I could share one piece of life advice with anyone, it would be this: Take an improv class. And, improv teachers and therapists cultivate an environment of support, empathy, validation, and a space to improve skills. There is a shared idea that it’s ok to be vulnerable and experience an array of emotions.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Do my skills align with the amount of knowledge I gained in school? Students must decide what type of social worker they want to become, and where they would like to work. There are clinical, military, hospital, school social work, and other options. It is downhill from there. It is not an unfair question.

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Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 14, 2023

The child had only seen individual therapists, none of whom knew of the parent’s own anxiety related to childhood experiences. It was only when the new therapist insisted on meeting with the parents first did the one parent’s issue with anxiety related to their past, emerge. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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Gary Direnfeld

OCTOBER 21, 2022

So many therapists addressing concerning child behavior concentrate right there, on the behavior. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. We keep them clean, fed, stimulated and nurtured. Improvement may be slow or even non-existent. Start with that connection.

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KVC

MARCH 3, 2021

March is National Social Work Month and KVC is joining the National Association of Social Workers to recognize the powerful, positive impact social workers have on their clients and their communities! Social workers and other helping professionals provide crucial support to children, adults and families in need.

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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

APRIL 3, 2023

In addition, using ecomap symbols as part of ecomap creation gives social workers a comprehensive picture of many things. With a social work ecomap activity, social workers can help foster positive working relationships and explore effective intervention strategies to facilitate change.

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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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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

This book aims to showcase social workers’ diverse and impactful roles across various settings. We seek contributions in English from social workers actively practicing or utilizing their social work degrees in traditional or unique settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

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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 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., Tolman went back to school at age 37 to earn his MSW and said he became interested in mixed martial arts after watching matches on TV. “I

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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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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S.

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KVC

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

School professionals and other advocates in the child’s life can support the child by creating moments for meaningful connection. Annmarie : KVC’s therapists, case managers, and discharge planners work with the family and community partners to set up aftercare services to ensure continued stability. Transitioning Back to School.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 24, 2023

As a Systems Therapist, I welcome all attendees to the session, (in person or in absentia). My job, as her therapist, is to provide crowd control. Lorrie has practiced in a variety of settings including private practice, non-profit, inpatient psychiatric, military behavioral health, schools, corporations, and human service agencies.

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Relias

DECEMBER 19, 2022

will have shortages of : 78,050 school counselors. 48,540 social workers. 10,470 marriage and family therapists. Social workers: 15%. Marriage and family therapists: 14%. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. 57,490 psychologists.

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University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the School of Social Work is able to offer a number of scholarship opportunities to our BSW and MSW students each academic year. This scholarship, created by Mary and her late husband, Raymond, will provide financial support to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work program.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

So, how does a therapist lower defenses and promote open dialogue? 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. We’ve all been there!

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Emily has been working in the field of Social work for a total of 13 years. She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Emily Henderson is Master level social worker who currently works for The Department of Corrections as a License Drug and Alcohol Therapist. Emily has been working in the field of Social work for a total of 13 years. She is now on track to become clinically licensed in the social work field by 2023.

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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 want to thank Google and other search engines for making therapist shopping quick and easy.

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Social Work Humour for the End of A Long Day. I always had this vision about the social worker I thought I’d be, but…………… Why is humour so important in the social work workplace? Helps social workers engage effectively with service users or clients. Shocking!

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Social Work Haven

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Social work burnout can affect the way we execute our role. It can cause social work stress and a stressed social worker cannot perform their role effectively. What is social work burnout. We’re talking about psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and many more.

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Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker a few years ago, I understood that to become effective at what I do as a social worker , there was a need for me to write good Care Act 2014 needs assessments. A needs assessment is carried out by social services to decide your care and support needs.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 17, 2023

READ NEXT HOW TO START A MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY JOURNAL HOW TO BECOME YOUR OWN THERAPIST Pin it for later! Socialworkhaven.com Useful Resources Social Work To-Do List Social Work To – Do List: What To Include: We sometimes struggle with managing our daily tasks as social workers.

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Relias

JUNE 19, 2023

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) predicts that, by 2025, the U.S.

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KVC

MAY 24, 2022

How This Teacher Helped a Student Overcome Massive Challenges to Graduate High School. Social Workers Share What Drives Their Passion for Helping Children and Families. Over a 16-year therapist career, I have seen many lives transformed – Rachel Criss, KVC West Virginia. Submitted by Ryan Ratzlaff, KVC Missouri.

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KVC

MARCH 15, 2022

KVC not only provides these direct services; its team of developers and data scientists also built and maintain the mobile-friendly case management software and other applications that help social workers and therapists do their work. Learn more at www.kvc.org. About Emporia State University.

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Clinical Philosophy

MAY 1, 2021

What distinguishes the master therapist? I've long suspected that an important aspect of such a therapist is her moral seriousness. The therapist is after all a professional, is someone who does her job because she enjoys exercising her skills. It's precisely here that the therapist's moral seriousness is most required.

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Social Work Haven

APRIL 26, 2023

The Assessor (anyone) can carry out a capacity assessment for example, a friend, family members, a care worker, an occupational therapist, a nurse, a doctor or a social worker What are the key elements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 The key element is the fact that the MCA is a decision support tool.

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Beautiful Voyager

JANUARY 28, 2024

My husband, a full-time high school math teacher, as well as an amateur but accomplished musician, had just come back from a practice session and found me sitting up in bed. I've been a strong and purposeful writer all my life and had kept journals since junior high school. I told him I didn’t feel right. No one left. So,” he started.

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Social Work With Adults

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Lyn Romeo: On a recent visit to Harrow council, I was delighted to meet their cohort of apprentices and to hear about their amazing journeys towards qualifying as social workers or occupational therapists. And so, at the tender age of ten, my social work career began with helping out in my local community.

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The Frontline

JULY 19, 2023

After qualifying as a social worker, she went on to join a children with disabilities team, before moving to safeguarding and currently works in a Mental Health in Schools team training to be a children’s CBT therapist. I didn’t really know I wanted to be in social work.

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Beyond Advocacy

MAY 2, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey , 42 percent of high school students report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and 22 percent reported seriously attempting suicide in 2021. She was being treated by a conventional therapist who diagnosed her with schizophrenia.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

had written, I am a bad kid and I need to behave at school or Mommy and Daddy will be arrested. A social worker who doesnt want to report kids in dirty clothes to CPS. DCF was convinced the mother was abusive even after the sledding story was corroborated by the school nurse. [We] .: [O]nce outgoing and cheerful, [Y.A.]

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No, no, say some members of what should be called the Scooby-Doo School of Child Welfare Scholarship: The neglectful parents are different. The kids were too embarrassed to go to school because they couldn’t shower or wash their clothes; once the gas was back on, they returned to school). They get therapy.

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