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News Items – January 13, 2022

Social Workers Speak

“A month off and then some can do so much good for your overall well-being, your memory, your sleep, your digestion,” said Sabrina Spotorno, a clinical social worker and credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor at Monument , an online platform for alcohol treatment and recovery. News 12 Connecticut. The Washington Blade.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

My previous and future work involves working with some of the most vulnerable members of our society -- that work being with LGBTQIA+ youth, and victims and survivors of domestic violence. I grew up with two parents struggling with addiction but refused to let it define me, and I want to help other children beat the odds as well.

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Ep. 79 – Early Intervention Social Work and What Makes a Happy Ending

Social Work Discoveries

How do we measure a successful outcome in our practice? What would we consider a happy ending for the people we work with? Would they agree? In this episode, Mim and Lis explore a story from a social worker in the Early Intervention space.

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Ep. 78 – Police Social Work: Speaking Life into Young People

Social Work Discoveries

You probably already know that around Social Work Stories, we love hearing about social workers who are in unique practice settings… so it’s no question that we LOVED hearing this story.

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Ep. 77 – Hosting a Family Conference: The Stages, Skills, and Language

Social Work Discoveries

Ever wondered about what happens in a Family Conference? Well this is the episode that will bring you up to speed.