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Reflections on a shattering year for Black people in Buffalo, New York

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Born and raised on Buffalo’s East Side, Brown has worked at the intersection of education and social justice as a general and special education teacher, an advocate for students with disabilities, and a school administrator. Kathryn Franco, LMSW, MPH, is an adjunct professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work.

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Welcome New Social Workers!

Beyond Advocacy

According to the Centers for Disease Control’s 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey , 42 percent of high school students reported experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, up from 37 percent in 2019 and 31 percent in 2017. Others may focus on policy and advocacy and find work with research institutes.

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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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11 Great Benefits of Being a Social Worker: Making a Positive Impact

Social Work Haven

There are a wide range of job positions available in various settings, including healthcare, education, mental health, government agencies, private practice, counseling centers, research organisations and more. Advocacy and Social Justice Social work is inherently tied to social justice and advocacy.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Mezzo Social Workers have the following jobs: Executive Director of Nonprofit Board Member of Organization Program Director School Social Worker Hospital Administrator Community Center Grant Writer Deputy Director Group Work Facilitator. Macro Social Work. Finally, Macro Social Work is a broad field of social work.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

Social Work Haven

Career Pathways Clinical psychologist, researcher, academic Social worker, therapist, counselor, advocate, practice educator, best interest assessor, approved mental health professional. The four main types of psychology are clinical, developmental, cognitive, and social. Ecological systems, strengths-based, etc.

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Healing Trauma Through Community Building in Little Village - Alicia Martinez, MSW; David "Tiny" Estrada; Shipra Parikh, PhD, LCSW

Doin' The Work

In this episode, I talk with Enlace Chicago’s Violence Prevention Manager Alicia Martinez, Street Outreach Worker David “Tiny” Estrada, and Social Work Educator and Clinical Supervisor Dr. Shipra Parikh, in the Little Village community in Chicago.

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