Menopause – we’ve all heard of it, but the actual menopause facts often get lost between the jokes about hot flashes and the mood-swing stereotypes. Is it really the beginning of the end for women (and their partners)? It’s most definitely not! In fact, according to Dr. Christian Northrup, it may be one of the […]
Exploring Career Paths in Social Work
Days in the Lives of Social Workers – Book Review Are you thinking about entering the world of social work? Or are considering a different role within the field? Or are just curious about what social workers in other fields of practice or settings do? If your answer is yes to any of the above […]
Social Worker Pay By Setting, Practice & Region
One question that often comes up is whether there is an advantage (or disadvantage) to working in a particular setting or practice area in terms of the amount of income that you would earn as a social worker. The answer is that it depends… The median base annual salary for a social worker is $55,000, […]
The Two Acronyms You Must Know for the LMSW Exam
As I am going through the process of preparing for the LMSW exam, I’ve come across two tools that you will find most helpful. These are two acronyms that will help guide you through the process of selecting your response among the choices offered and are well-worth memorizing (whether you are studying for the LMSW […]
Technology Tools for Clinical Practice
Are you interested in applying some technology tools in your clinical work with clients? To learn more about the application of tech tools within the mental health field, I reached out to Ignacio Pacheco, MSW (also known as Iggy). Iggy is the editor and creator of the Social Work Tech Blog, a blog dedicated to […]
