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Realm of the Dead - Using Art in Social Work Education and Practice

Michigan Social Work

Born and raised in Brazil, Pinto , a professor and associate dean for research and innovation at the University of Michigan School of Social Work , found a way through the visual and performing arts to confront a painful past, find peace and forgiveness.

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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

It was through these experiences that I realised the profound importance of empathy, cultural competence, and the ability to navigate complex systems. This innate sense of empathy, coupled with my unwavering commitment to social justice, has led me to pursue a career in social work.

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Ultimate Social Work Intervention Strategies

Social Work Haven

Examples of intervention strategies include counselling, crisis intervention, community organisation, case management, advocacy, and active listening. Some examples of social work intervention strategies include counselling, crisis intervention, case management, community organisation, advocacy, and active listening.

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41+ Famous Social Workers You Need to Know About

Social Work Haven

She is a professor emerita at the University of Chicago, where she was a longtime faculty member in the Department of Education and Social Policy. Evelyn Kallen is a pioneer in the field of social work who developed theories on community organisation and advocacy. Tamara Grigsby is a prominent social worker and state representative.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work Quotes. What are the challenges of social work?

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

My current internship has provided me with so many opportunities to meet with community partners, learn how to use anticipatory empathy, and practice motivational interviewing. My goal for my final year is to do a clinical internship working with children.

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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Diane Elze honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer University of Buffalo The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has named Diane E. Elze, PhD, associate professor emeritus in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, a “Social Work Pioneer,” one of the profession’s highest honors. Both in need of more staff.