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Mindfulness Meditation, Incarceration, Substance Abuse - John Paulson, LCSW, LCAC

Doin' The Work

Join the mailing list Support the podcast Download transcript In this episode, I talk with John Paulson, who is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, Indiana. We talk about some of the challenges around developing a regular mindfulness-based practice in jail.

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Moving Social Work: it means what it says!

Social Work With Adults

They recognise it can help people become more independent, reduce loneliness, improve confidence, and mitigate trauma and substance abuse. They also said it should be included in social work courses in colleges and universities. This was achieved through co-production, which involved widespread collaboration.

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Social Work Registration: Is it Necessary and How to Get it Done

Social Work Haven

Some social work degree programs may only be offered through a university, college or higher education institute. In this article here, you can find the A to Z social work job interview tips. You may also be interested in the following articles: HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SOCIAL WORK INTERVIEW.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

It covers topics such as helping elderly individuals access benefits, understanding age-related illnesses, addressing elder abuse and developing end-of-life plans. Many journal articles are available through university library databases or on the websites of professional associations such as the Community Care.

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A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Social Work Synergy

We are proud to have her as a member of our faculty at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. She spends her workdays between two group homes; each houses 25 vulnerable men with difficulties stemming from substance abuse. Social workers will work with those who have fallen into depression and substance abuse.

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Strong Social Work Personal Statement Examples

Social Work Haven

My personal experiences, from working with substance abuse support groups to volunteering in child welfare and domestic violence programs, have deepened my understanding of the vital role social workers play in our society. I am excited about the prospect of joining [mention the university/program] and its esteemed MSW program.

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Crime prevention starts with protecting children

Stop Abuse Campaign

Poverty A new study from Columbia University should remind us of something history has consistently shown: the relationship between poverty and crime is far from predictable or consistent. People in poverty have fewer opportunities around assets such as education, interview practice, resume help, or the proper clothing for an interview.