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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

Social Work Blog

Kljajic, LCSW, is director of coaching and therapy at Lucid Lane, a company that specializes in medication taper management and support. It’s important to take a mindful approach to treatment since such people may offer resistance from the stigma they face having an “invisible” illness or being mislabeled an addict, she says.

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

Social Work Discoveries

In this episode, Mim and Lis explore a story from a social worker in the Early Intervention space. We hear what Early Intervention is, and the approaches for supporting families before their situation reaches a crisis point. Learn more about the Targeted Earlier Intervention Programs discussed in this episode. Would they agree?

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Members in the News – August 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Breen, LCSW. However, if this is not the case, it’s best to set your expectations about the length of stay up front, says Najamah Davis, MSW, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker. Jamie Fujimoto, LCSW , is a clinical therapist with a practice on O’ahu.

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Members in the News – June 29, 2023

Social Workers Speak

A senior crisis intervention specialist who has worked at the Chandler Fire Department for 16 years, Henry (’05 BSW, ’07 MSW) said a crisis can happen lightning fast, anytime and anywhere. LCSW , tells TheBody, “There can be a lot of shame about risk behaviors in which someone might have engaged.

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News Items – December 2, 2021

Social Workers Speak

It’s a very concerning time,” said Swanson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Counselor in Colorado Springs. Fordham Conversations host Robin Shannon sits down with Tina Maschi, PhD, LCSW, ACSW Professor, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. Mind Body Green. The Los Angeles Blade.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

With aspirations of receiving my LCSW following my degree, the opportunities I was able to have in this placement allow for me to have a better overall understanding of the importance of clinical work. My professional goals are to obtain my LMSW and LCSW while continuing to support marginalized communities.

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Scholarship Recipients 2022

University of Connecticut

As my concentration is in individuals, groups, and families, I plan to go on to get my LCSW when I graduate so I can work with adults as a psychotherapist. I want to dedicate myself to work towards obtaining my MSW degree, and from there LCSW certification. This scholarship relieves much of this tension. Thank you for your generosity!