Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

By Marisa Markowitz, LMSW, CASAC-T. When students leave the halls of academia and decide to venture on their first social work job, there is trepidation. Students must decide what type of social worker they want to become, and where they would like to work. The same cannot be said of working in a methadone clinic.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

By Violeta Donawa, LMSW, MA Dr. Kathleen Cox and Dr. Sue Steiner bring the concept of ‘self-care’ out of the shadows and demystifies its significance in the lives of social work practitioners and leaders. Experts also say social workers most likely to enter the field with financial stress are Black and Latinx women.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

By Marisa Markowtiz, LMSW, CASAC-T Multi-ethnic group of kids in fitness class together. Social workers use mindfulness for clients with ADHD Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) are evidence-based treatments that focus on cognition and the mind-body connection.

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DBT LMSW CBT Social Worker 103

Social Work Blog

MAY 5, 2023

Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders NASW and UT-Austin have partnered to support social workers in prevention of alcohol-exposed pregnancies. Quilting Hobby Teaches Lesson of Letting Go Tina Lai, MSW, LMSW, is a medical social worker who enjoys quilting, a hobby that began somewhat by accident.

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LMSW Foster Care Medicare Mental Health 52

Social Work Blog

JANUARY 18, 2023

Will Francis, LMSW, said he “saw the writing on the wall” after new laws were implemented in Texas and took action to inform NASW Texas Chapter members about how to stay safe while doing their jobs. For example, if a client asks a particular question, the social worker needs to know what not to say. By Alison Laurio.

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Code of Ethics LMSW Private Practice Clinic 52

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. There’s a term in clinical social work called “meeting the clients where they’re at.” Laughter is the best medicine.

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Therapist LMSW Clinical Social Work Mental Health 107

University of Connecticut

MAY 8, 2023

BSW Award Raymond and Mary Borecki Buck Endowed Scholarship Fund Mary Borecki Buck is an UConn School of Social Work alumna committed to supporting the education of future generations of social workers. This scholarship opportunity will help cover the costs of the LMSW exam to be able to further my progress toward my end goals.

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Justice and Corrections LMSW Schools Mental Health 52

Parenthood Understood

JULY 2, 2021

A brief list: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S). These therapists might be in a clinic, a non-profit, or in private practice. LPC-Associate/LMFT-A/LMSW/Coaches & unlicensed providers. LMSW: Licensed Master Social Worker.

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Social Workers Speak

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Fatima Salman is Michigan’s president-elect of the National Association of Social Workers. If a social worker were to provide information to someone who then illegally obtains the termination, they can then be held liable. She is a psychotherapist and clinical social worker with a grounded approach that resonates with me.

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Social Work Bubble

MARCH 14, 2022

Social workers have roles in many levels of society – micro, mezzo, and macro. Today, we’ll describe what each of these levels encompass and specific jobs a social worker does. Keep in mind, one social worker can perform in various levels, and they each can be integrated together for holistic, positive change.

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Domestic Violence Community Outreach Rehabilitation Case Management 59

Social Work Bubble

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Being a therapist and social worker can make for chaotic days and constantly changing schedules. I’m also on a team that supervises other clinicians administrative work, so I commit weekly time to reaching out to these other therapists and reviewing their clinical documentation, and answering any questions.

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Therapist Treatment Planning Administration Case Management 52

Social Work Bubble

MARCH 14, 2022

Social workers have roles in many levels of society – micro, mezzo, and macro. Today, we’ll describe what each of these levels encompass and specific jobs a social worker does. Keep in mind, one social worker can perform in various levels, and they each can be integrated together for holistic, positive change.

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Domestic Violence Community Outreach Rehabilitation Case Management 40

Social Workers Speak

JULY 15, 2022

The statement from organizations including Mental Health America, the National Association of Social Workers and dozens of others comes days after a 21-year-old man killed seven people and wounded dozens during a Fourth of July parade in Illinois. Charges Dismissed Against 4 Social Workers in Gabriel Fernandez Case.

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Hospice Psychiatry Social Worker Mental Health 40

University of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2022

Mary Borecki Buck is an UConn School of Social Work alumna committed to supporting the education of future generations of social workers. This scholarship, created by Mary and her late husband, Raymond, will provide financial support to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work program.

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