Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
What’s the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist and a social worker? The social worker looks at the problem of the individual in a broader context, such as one’s relationship, family, community, society. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.
Social Work Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
By Ryan Namata Social workers play a vital role in society, providing support and assistance to individuals and communities in need. However, many social workers face challenges when it comes to negotiating fair salaries and earning a sustainable income. First and foremost, timing is everything!
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Social Work Haven
MAY 14, 2023
You asked, what are the benefits of being a social worker? Social work is a profession dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. It is a field that requires social work practice skills and offers a unique opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on people’s lives.
American Board of Clinical Social Work
MARCH 17, 2024
As clinical social workers, an understanding of moral injury can help us to identify the root cause of our distress and burnout within a flawed system, rather than attributing it solely to individual shortcomings. The concept of moral injury sheds light on many of the difficulties we currently face in our profession.
Social Work Haven
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.
Social Work Blog
MARCH 28, 2023
He started taking photos and stuck with it because, “I was good at it and it gave me something to do,” said LaPensee, MSW, ACSW, LICSW, LCSW, a clinical social worker in private practice in Tampa, Fla. “I I was a young man working retail and felt I had no goal or purpose.”
Teaching & Learning in Social Work
APRIL 19, 2023
Editor’s Note: Christa McCrorie (she/her), LICSW-PIP, is an adjunct instructor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a social worker with a private practice, Creative Therapeutic Solutions, LLC, where she specializes in queer needs and trauma processing.
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