Social Work Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

Early in their careers, social workers learn the concepts of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization. But how does self-care play out in real-life scenarios, when new social workers might not get the best supervision or insight into how to handle the stressors that come with the job of being a social worker?

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Social Worker Schools Code of Ethics LMSW 103

Therapist Development Center

AUGUST 8, 2022

This month’s ASWB LMSW and LCSW topic is one that is important well beyond the exam: Clinical Documentation. Even our code of ethics speaks to the importance of clinical documentation. “Social workers should take reasonable steps to ensure that … Continued.

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LCSW Clinic Code of Ethics LMSW 64

Doin' The Work

JULY 5, 2021

Episode 43 Guests: Cameron Rasmussen, MSW; Durrell Washington, MSW; Michelle Grier, LMSW; Vivianne Guevara, LMSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. Michelle is a Black feminist, Brooklyn raised and social worker trained, who is leaning into practices that foster radical healing, racial and gender justice. www.dointhework.com.

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LMSW Code of Ethics Private Practice LCSW 40

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 Bubble

JANUARY 4, 2021

A key part of social work practice is ongoing supervision to ensure our practice is effective, to bounce ideas off a more experienced/knowledgeable individual, to vent about cases, and to feel supported in our practice. Many social workers *are supposed to* receive supervision on a weekly basis for about an hour.

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Code of Ethics CBT Treatment Planning Mental Health 52