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5 Ways to Make More Money As a Social Worker

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By Tashara Robinson, LICSW Travel Social Worker I’ve been a social worker for the past 8 years, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I’ve navigated through various social work roles such as working within an Employee Assistance Program, to working with foster children and families within CPS.

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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices

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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. And, improv teachers and therapists cultivate an environment of support, empathy, validation, and a space to improve skills. There is a shared idea that it’s ok to be vulnerable and experience an array of emotions.

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Can You Be a Social Worker with a Psychology Degree Easily?

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You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. Is a psychologist a social worker?

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Reproductive Justice: A call-to-action for Social Work in the Post-Roe World

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In this conversation, Peter Sobota steps aside and passes the microphone to Hyatt and Diaz, who are long-time friends and dedicated Social Workers. She holds a doctorate in clinical social work from the School of Policy and Practices at the University of Pennsylvania and is a licensed clinical social worker.

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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

Students must decide what type of social worker they want to become, and where they would like to work. There are clinical, military, hospital, school social work, and other options. So why should students enter the realm of clinical social work in addiction?

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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.

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News Items – August 18, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Clergy, social workers fear fallout from Okla. Clinicians say their employer, Kaiser Permanente, is breaking state law by taking too long to connect patients with therapists. Clinicians say their employer, Kaiser Permanente, is breaking state law by taking too long to connect patients with therapists. abortion laws.