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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Alexander Rubin , LCSW, is a clinical assistant professor based in field education at the University at Buffalo School of School of Social Work. Michael Lynch , LMSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. But it has limits in nuanced situations requiring true empathy.

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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices

Social Work Blog

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. And, improv teachers and therapists cultivate an environment of support, empathy, validation, and a space to improve skills. Laughter is the best medicine.

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News Items – September 16, 2021

Social Workers Speak

“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. Steamboat Pilot. “We

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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. This scholarship opportunity will help cover the costs of the LMSW exam to be able to further my progress toward my end goals.