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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

Michael Lynch , LMSW, is a clinical associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. He is the chemical dependency track coordinator and mental health track chair. But it has limits in nuanced situations requiring true empathy. Todd Sage , Ph.D., Melanie Sage , Ph.D.,

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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. Exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy are evidence based practices that mental health counselors use to treat phobias.

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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.

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6 Signs of a Great Social Work Supervisor

Social Work Bubble

They lead with empathy. Empathy is the blanket that covers each of these signs. Empathy allows for supervisees to be humanized and seen within full context of their life, and maintains a growth & strengths oriented perspective. As it is in social work, one of our biggest foundational pieces is empathetic care.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

Scholarship Fund This scholarship is awarded to a student currently conducting their field placement at the UConn Counseling & Mental Health Services. This scholarship opportunity will help cover the costs of the LMSW exam to be able to further my progress toward my end goals. MSW Awards Albert Brown, Jr.

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6 Signs of a Great Social Work Supervisor

Social Work Bubble

They lead with empathy. Empathy is the blanket that covers each of these signs. Empathy allows for supervisees to be humanized and seen within full context of their life, and maintains a growth & strengths oriented perspective. As it is in social work, one of our biggest foundational pieces is empathetic care.

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Terminating in Social Work: 2 Pathways for Ending Therapy

Social Work Bubble

Show empathy and pride in your clients progress. In the discharge letter, also include at least 3 other agencies they can seek mental health treatment at if desired, and let them know that their mental wellbeing is important. Termination in social work and mental health services can be bittersweet.