You chose social work to help people. You knew the salary wouldn’t be impressive. But somewhere along the way, the financial stress became unbearable, and it’s not just about the paycheck. Here’s what most people get wrong about financial stress in social work: it’s not just about the salary. It’s about your relationship with money, formed long before you became a social worker.
Imposter Syndrome in Social Work: Why It Shows Up & What Helps
Imposter syndrome in social work affects most early career clinicians, yet it’s rarely discussed openly in training programs. Learn why it’s so common in the profession, how it shows up in daily practice, and what actually helps beyond “just be more confident.”
#StandWithAAPI: Anti-Asian Racism Resources for Social Workers and Therapists
Sadly, hate bias incidents such as verbal harassment and physical assault against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the United States have risen during the Covid-19 pandemic due to misconceptions and misinformation about the spread of the virus. I stand with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and all Americans against racism, xenophobia, and […]
Best in Mental Health for Sept and Oct 2020
This roundup contains free webinars for November plus some of the latest news in social work, therapy, and private practice! This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Self-Care/Inspiration Social Work, Technology & Education Private Practice Therapy and Relationships 5 Tips for Connecting Theory to Clinical Social Work Practice – Amy Cappiccie/New Social Work – “Disney’s […]
Best in Mental Health for August 2020
This roundup contains some of the latest news in social work, therapy, private practice and more! Learn about NAMI’s Family to Family Program, religion and spirituality, evidence-based practices, how to promote racial equity, reduce stress/anxiety, how to be a peer reviewer and much more! This wrap-up’s main themes are: Therapy and Relationships Advocacy Self-Care/Inspiration Social […]
