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Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or Your Child

Parenthood Understood

Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or your Child: Way More than You Ever Wanted to Know. Finding a good therapist who is a match for you and your particular needs can be frustratingly difficult. I often help people find therapists, and have found that most have similar questions about the process.

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School Social Work: Perception and Reality

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Our guests are Alyssa Ernst, MSW ’10, LMSW, and Stephanie Stodolka, LMSW, two school social workers who have been around the block. Alyssa Ernst , LMSW, is a school social worker in the Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District.

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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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Day in the Life of an NYC Therapist

Social Work Bubble

Being a therapist and social worker can make for chaotic days and constantly changing schedules. Here is the breakdown of my daily schedule (generally speaking) and what my days look like as a therapist in New York City. As a fee-for-service therapist, my schedule is ultimately up to me. Study for my LMSW examination.

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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

By Marisa Markowitz, LMSW, CASAC-T. Addiction is one route that a social worker can pursue, and it typically requires a Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) certification. Large hospital systems typically employ LMSW social workers because they have demonstrated clinical acumen and the ability to navigate practice scenarios.

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Terminating in Social Work: 2 Pathways for Ending Therapy

Social Work Bubble

Leaving is the hard part, even for therapists. If you are able to get in touch with the client, try creating a therapist-client contract. This is a signed contract between the therapist and the client, and shows that both parties agree to x number of sessions in 1 month. Say your goodbyes. Finish the paperwork.

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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.