Would you like to have a look at some practice questions to help you prepare for your LMSW (ASWB) exam? Below are 10 questions that we went over during a review class at my school: 1. A fifteen year old girl has been sent home from school on three occasions for drinking alcohol at school. […]
Social Work Abroad
You may think that social work in the United States and the United Kingdom is identical but actually that’s not true…To get a glimpse of what are some of the similarities and differences about social work, I had the pleasure of interviewing cb who is a social worker in the U.K. cb is also an […]
4 Nuggets from Yalom’s “The Gift of Therapy”
Have you read the book The Gift of Therapy: An Open Letter to a New Generation of Therapists and Their Patients (P.S.) (link affiliate) by Irvin Yalom? I loved this book because it has so many wonderful gems of therapeutic wisdom. Four nuggets of advice you may appreciate: Be Authentic and Admit to Mistakes When you […]
50 Best Motivational Quotes for Work (That Actually Inspire You)
Could you use a little encouragement while navigating your job search? Whether you’re a social worker exploring new opportunities, a new graduate entering the field, or a seasoned professional ready for a career change, the right motivational quotes for job seekers can make all the difference on a tough day. Sometimes the job search takes […]
What Do Your Dreams Mean? How Gestalt Therapy Interprets Dreams
Gestalt dream work is one of the most revealing techniques in Gestalt therapy, and one of the most misunderstood. Unlike Freudian dream analysis, where the therapist interprets your dreams for you, Gestalt dream work puts you in the driver’s seat. Every element of your dream is seen as a part of you, and through dialogue […]
