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The Clinical Interview In-person

University of Connecticut

How do you address silence, or an unwillingness to participate in the interview? While many trainings examine symptoms, psychopathology, and existing diagnostic assessment tools, this seminar has the actual clinical interview at its focus. How do you refocus a client or deescalate his or her aggression?

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The Clinical Interview In-person

University of Connecticut

How do you address silence, or an unwillingness to participate in the interview? While many trainings examine symptoms, psychopathology, and existing diagnostic assessment tools, this seminar has the actual clinical interview at its focus. learn the components of motivational interviewing.

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Diversity Spotlight: Jessica R. LoPresti, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Tahirah Abdullah-Swain , as co-founders of Black Advocacy, Resistance, and Empowerment Mental Health and Wellness (BAREMHW). Dr. LoPresti maintains great humility regarding her advocacy, research, and dedications to communities of color. It was a great honor and pleasure to interview her. The post Diversity Spotlight: Jessica R.

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Social Work Recap: the value of disabled people’s voices and the scale of adult care’s funding shortfall

Community Care

It said that “unclear, complex and energy-sapping” complaints processes, inaccessible information and a lack of advocacy were undermining people’s ability to challenge local authority decisions. You can listen to her full interview here.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Additionally, you may refer clients to other resources and professionals, including support groups and medical practitioners, based on their diverse needs. Client Advocacy Client advocacy is a core aspect of social work, reflecting a commitment to improving the lives of those who may face challenges in advocating for themselves.

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Let’s Take Pride Back to its Basics

Social Work Blog

This month, and every month, recognize and affirm that you are, in the words of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics, treating every LGBTQIA2S+ person (perhaps including yourself) “in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity” (NASW, 2021).

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

“Rethinking Social Work’s Role in a Rapidly Changing World : by Antoinette Lombard and Andre Viviers offer an overview of the need for social work in teh 21st century to adopt a more transformative social-policy approach, including policy advocacy. Working with diverse and vulnerable groups to promote social justice.