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- Beyond the MSW: What to Do After Getting Your Social Work DegreeWhile earning an MSW is a great accomplishment, the constantly evolving field of social work and social work values impel social workers to become lifelong learners and to deepen and expand their knowledge base beyond graduation.
- Are Social Workers Really Necessary?Conflict, disorder and violence continue unabated around the world. No organization, specialist or channel seems to have done anything effective to solve this problem. Specialists such as social workers might be part of the problem, than the solution.
- Did Arizona CPS Aid Jerice Hunter in Murdering Jhessye? AbsolutelyWell, Mr. Clarence Carter, the system is an accomplice to murder! The social worker who went to school for nutrition, instead of social work, should be right in the cell with Jerice Hunter.
How Much Do Social Workers Make in Texas?Are you wondering how much social workers get paid in Texas? This article will enlighten you.- My Career Experience as a Healthcare Social WorkerThis article discusses in detail the experience of someone who had a career in the healthcare industry as a social worker.
Never Say Never - My Career as a Medical Social WorkerMy career as a medical social worker, how I got into the field of social work and found my niche as a home health social worker.
My Brief Career as a US Army Reserve OfficerSocial Work, the military, reservist, officer, ma'am... from civilian to military to civilian life.- How to Become a Social WorkerIf you are looking to get involved in social worker training in social effort is suitable for you, this post may assist along with your decision.
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- Social Worker TrainingSocial workers are currently in shortage so your chances of being successful is superior and becoming more than excellent.
- How Much Do Geriatric Social Workers Earn?Geriatric social workers specialize in caring for elderly people. How much do they earn?
- Signs a Relationship is in Danger of a BreakupTo help learn what are some signs that a relationship is in danger of a breakup and what you can do if your relationship is in danger of a breakup, I have interviewed Clinical Social Worker Ginna Beal.
- Scholarships Available for Non Traditional Students in the Social Work FieldThis is an overview of scholarships that are available for non traditional students working towards a degree in social work.
Performing Social Work in Group Homes for Troubled Teens: 3 Mistakes to AvoidBecause social workers are not perfect, they should be on guard against making certain mistakes.
What Should I Become: A Psychologist or a Social Worker?Not sure which field to go into? Look further to examine all the differences between these two professions.- Sadistic Social Workers: Preying Upon the Most VulnerableSocial workers are paid by society to provide care for those members who are vulnerable and less able to care for themselves. Yet it seems many social workers derive pleasure from abusing these most vulnerable members of society.
- Is Marriage Therapy Different from Psychology or Social Work?A quick guide to marriage and family therapy.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon - Drug and Alcohol Allegations Spark Investigation by Social WorkerMariah Carey and Nick Cannon accused of drug and alcohol use which sparked an investigation around the new parents.- School Social Worker StandardsThis article gives an overview of the professional standards and ethical considerations for best practice for school social workers.
The Dream CatcherKylee Ginsberg returns home after her family's brutal murder. Finding the dream catcher changes her life, and her dreams, forever. This is a short introductory story based on the upcoming novel, The Dream Killer.- Education for Substance Abuse Social WorkersSubstance abuse social workers help people with drug and alcohol addictions in a variety of settings. They require special education toward that end.
- Medical Social Work TrainingThis article offers an overview of the training required for medical social workers, including the types of programs, coursework and fieldwork available for this specialization.
- An Overview of MSW Programs in New York CityAn overview of graduate social work programs in New York City.
Should I Major in Social Work or Psychology?Wondering which major is a better choice? This article might help you decide if you should choose social work or psychology.- How To: Process RecordingProcess recording is a task that most social work students detest. Here are my tips on how to tackle this frustrating task.
- Guide to Housing Works Community Follow-Up Program for Interns (Pt 2)The first step in providing services to clients in a non-profit setting is to start by empathically understand their situations and the issues they're facing.
- My Worse Nightmare 4-15-2009My encounter at this hospital was an absolute nightmare and haunts me every single day.
- Pertinence of Racial Discrimination in Social WorkHow racial discrimination is relevant to the social work profession.
- The Social Work ProfessionMy answer to the question, What do you see as the strengths and shortcomings of the social work profession, and how do you believe that the profession can be improved?
- How to Become a Certified Hospice Social WorkerSocial workers can help improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients and patients with incurable diseases. To that end, the industry provides certification to social workers for hospice and palliative care.
- How to Become a Texas Social WorkerTexas requires a license for independent work as a social worker. Requirements include education and supervised experience as a social worker. Applicants should map out their career goals while learning the license requirements.
- How to Get a Florida Social Worker LicenseFlorida has a license for certified master and clinical social work. Requirements include, among other things, an education that includes a social work degree and supervised training from a licensed social worker.
- How to Become a Michigan Social WorkerMichigan has a license for bachelor's and master's social work degree holders. In addition to the educational requirements, social work license applicants must obtain experience under a licensed Michigan social worker.
- How to Become a Georgia Social WorkerGeorgia has master and clinical social worker licenses. The licensing board requires education and supervised experience. Applicants who meet the qualifications can obtain a license to work as an independent Georgia social worker.
- How to Become a Maryland Social WorkerMaryland has a licensing requirement for work as a social worker. The licensing board requires applicants to get social work education, gain experience under a licensed social worker and pass a Maryland social worker exam.
- Where to Get a Doctorate in Social WorkAn experienced social worker can explore teaching and advanced job options by getting a doctorate in social work. Aspiring social work PhD and DSW holders should learn how to select and choose a social work doctoral program.
- The Adoption Process: Preparing for Your HomestudyA homestudy is a legally mandated report an adoption agency must produce about anyone seeking to adopt a child, assessing whether they are promising candidates to do so. Find out what factors the social worker takes into account in preparing that report.
Is a Bachelors Degree Enough, or Do I Need Grad School?How I used my BA degree in Communications and a Masters degree in Social Work to do the work I love now - be a freelance writer, volunteer, and help others.
The Task Centered Approach to TherapyA brief look at Task Centered Therapy, it's uses and faults. Includes an example of how task centered therapy works.- How to Get Help Studying for Your Social Work Licensing ExamSocial workers take a licensing exam to become certified. There are several sites that have study guides for the test.
