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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. 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.

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Terminating in Social Work: 2 Pathways for Ending Therapy

Social Work Bubble

Terminating in social work happens for many reasons, including the client not engaging in services, being referred out to another agency, or the client reaching all treatment goals and no longer requiring services. Leaving is the hard part, even for therapists. If the Client is Not Engaging with Treatment. Say your goodbyes.

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Terminating in Social Work: 2 Pathways for Ending Therapy

Social Work Bubble

Terminating in social work happens for many reasons, including the client not engaging in services, being referred out to another agency, or the client reaching all treatment goals and no longer requiring services. Leaving is the hard part, even for therapists. If the Client is Not Engaging with Treatment. Say your goodbyes.

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Terminating in Social Work: 2 Pathways for Ending Therapy

Social Work Bubble

Terminating in social work happens for many reasons, including the client not engaging in services, being referred out to another agency, or the client reaching all treatment goals and no longer requiring services. Leaving is the hard part, even for therapists. Say your goodbyes. Finish the paperwork.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

This scholarship opportunity will help cover the costs of the LMSW exam to be able to further my progress toward my end goals. My professional goals are to obtain my LMSW and LCSW while continuing to support marginalized communities. After graduation, I plan to receive my LMSW, and eventually my LCSW. Julio Morales Jr.,

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5-4-3-2-1: A Grounding Practice

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Through engaging our senses, it allows our emotions to be grounded and for our body and mind to both find peace & calm in the midst of distress. There are many practices under this umbrella, but today, we’re going to focus on one practice in particular, 5-4-3-2-1. To break it down, this grounding practice includes all 5 senses.

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5-4-3-2-1: A Grounding Practice

Social Work Bubble

Through engaging our senses, it allows our emotions to be grounded and for our body and mind to both find peace & calm in the midst of distress. There are many practices under this umbrella, but today, we’re going to focus on one practice in particular, 5-4-3-2-1. To break it down, this grounding practice includes all 5 senses.

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