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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

A man practices self-care by taking time to relax in nature and listen to music. Self-care is important to social workers and in fact the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics included the importance of self-care when it was updated this year. Q: How did you learn to practice self-care?

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

Social Work Haven

By definition, a social worker’s role includes safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and the promoting the welfare of young people. They also work on issues in relation to abuse, for example, how emotional abuse can cause significant harm to a vulnerable person. Can a counsellor prescribe medication?