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The 14 best books to read as a social worker

Save the Social Worker

Many of them come from the realms of psychology, business, and self-help. We found out that many social workers struggled with the transition between school to work, and didn’t necessarily know how best to move their careers forward. It’s easy to understand, engaging, and journeys with you along your discovery.

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Am I Going Through a Nervous Breakdown?

Beautiful Voyager

Frequent thoughts of self-harm or suicide. They may engage in certain avoidance behaviors like: Withdrawing from family, friends, and co-workers Isolating themselves or hiding "away from the world" Avoiding family time or social functions or engagements Avoiding work or school by saying they're ill What Causes a Nervous Breakdown?

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Diversity Spotlight: Sannisha K. Dale, PhD

Society of Clinical Psychology

Dale earned her Master’s degree in Human Development and Psychology at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2005, and completed her Ph.D. She completed her predoctoral and postdoctoral training at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School (MGH/HMS) in both 2014 and 2015 respectively.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. Self-Care 13. Client Advocacy 6.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Avoiding graphic, violent or disturbing images surrounding Nichols’ death may stir feelings of guilt in some — but Bracht said engaging these kinds of images can cause secondary trauma to the person watching. However, it would harm thousands of South Carolina residents who use the services of social workers each day.

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Tricky, sticky habits: what are body-focused repetitive behaviours?

Lawson Psychology

This is one of the reasons why BFRBs are not considered to be a form of deliberate self-harm, and usually require a different treatment approach. For example: Engaging in the BFRB to the point of causing pain (e.g., For example: Engaging in the BFRB to the point of causing pain (e.g., How common are BFRBs?

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News Items – April 15, 2022

Social Workers Speak

This is a pseudo self-confidence, because you are then reliant on someone else to make you feel good. Jayden Skadra, a sixth grader at Acadia Middle School, has been in therapy since she was 7. It doesn’t have to be,” said the 11-year-old in the Shenendehowa Central School District. The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY).