Last week, the idea of using Hip Hop music as a way of establishing rapport with urban youth in Music as a Means of Establishing Rapport was discussed. I thought it would be interesting to extend this discussion by looking at ways social workers can include religion and spirituality into the conversation with a client. To […]
Music as a Means of Establishing Rapport
Yesterday I listened to a Living Proof podcast from the University of Buffalo’s School of Social Work. The interviewees were Drs. Raphael Travis and Anne Deepak and they spoke about Empowerment in Context: Lessons from Hip Hop Culture for Social Work Practice. Drs. Travis and Deepak had an interesting point of view about Hip Hop […]
LCSW Requirements: Social Work Licensing & Practice Options (Part II)
Wondering what comes after the LMSW? This guide explains LCSW requirements, supervised clinical hours, exam expectations, and practice options so you can plan your next steps.
LMSW Requirements: Social Work Licensing Explained (Part I)
LMSW licensing requirements can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down education, exam expectations, and state level considerations so you know exactly what is required to move forward.
How Much Do Social Workers Earn?
To answer this question, I looked at figures from two sources: the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Indeed.com. Regretfully, both sources seem to provide different numbers… According to a 2009 study commissioned by the NASW (results of which were released in May 2010), social workers with less than 5 years experience have a […]
