Social Work Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
By Marisa Markowtiz, LMSW, CASAC-T The National Institute of Mental Health defines specific phobia as an intense, irrational fear that poses little or no actual danger. I’m a mere therapist, but if I could share one piece of life advice with anyone, it would be this: Take an improv class.
Social Work Blog
JUNE 1, 2022
By Marisa Markowitz, LMSW, CASAC-T. Addiction is one route that a social worker can pursue, and it typically requires a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) certification. Large hospital systems typically employ LMSW social workers because they have demonstrated clinical acumen and the ability to navigate practice scenarios.
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Therapist Development Center
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Anxiety sets in when we have to face the unknown. The post Behind the Questions: Understanding the ASWB Exam appeared first on Therapist Development Center Blog. For many social workers, ASWB exam registration means facing one of their biggest fears: taking an exam.
Social Workers Speak
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
“Aiding and abetting is laid out in chapter 7 of the Texas Penal Code, but is quite vague in the context of how that would be applied to a provider or volunteer discussing abortion with a client,” Alison Mohr Boleware, LMSW Government Relations Director National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter said. Psych Central.
Social Work Bubble
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
This can be the basis for continuing to feel distressing emotion, including depression and anxiety. Many people that have trauma, depression, or anxiety can benefit from these strategies, especially when accompanied with consistent practice and use of helpful coping skills. Am I misinterpreting the evidence that I’m observing?
Social Work Bubble
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
This can be the basis for continuing to feel upsetting emotions, including depression and anxiety. Many people that have trauma, depression, or anxiety can benefit from these strategies, especially when accompanied with consistent practice and use of helpful coping skills. Am I misinterpreting the evidence that I’m observing?
Social Work Bubble
JANUARY 31, 2022
Mindfulness is an essential practice for working through trauma, anxiety, and other intense emotions. There are many practices under this umbrella, but today, we’re going to focus on one practice in particular, 5-4-3-2-1. To break it down, this grounding practice includes all 5 senses. 5 Things You Can See.
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