Learn how to get a strong letter of recommendation: ask professors who know you well, give 1-2 months notice, prepare comprehensive information packets (GPA, goals, courses, resume), and follow up with thank you notes. Includes template for drafting your own letter of recommendation when requested. Complete guide for students and helpful for professors requesting student information.
Social Workers’ Locator Tool for Services
Aunt Bertha: Innovation in Social Work Have you heard of Aunt Bertha? Aunt Bertha is an innovative program makes it easy for both advocates and people in need to find food, health, housing and education programs in just a few clicks via the web. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Erine Gray, a […]
Your Money Story: How Childhood Messages Shape Your Financial Life as a Social Worker
Why do so many social workers undercharge, avoid negotiations, and feel guilty saving money? It starts with the money beliefs social workers develop long before entering the field.
Financial Stress Social Workers Face: Why Low Pay Isn’t the Whole Story
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 […]
Black Lives Matter: Anti-Racism Resources for Social Workers and Therapists
Comprehensive anti-racism resources for social workers and therapists: free webinars, healing resources for racial trauma, recommended anti-racism books and toolkits, conversation guides, podcasts, movies, and self-care strategies. Includes resources for Black communities, guidance on talking to children about racism, and organizations to support. Regularly updated collection of anti-racism resources to help professionals become actively anti-racist.
COVID-19 Best in Mental Health (April 12)
COVID-19: April 12 Mental Health Roundup This month’s collection has been dedicated to help social workers and mental health clinicians cope and work within the challenging COVID-19 environment. Learn how to employ the CBT approach to living with uncertainty, practice while grieving, parent in a pandemic, respond to a pandemic when our institutions cannot, rewire […]
COVID-19 Resources for Social Workers and Therapists
I’m hoping that this post finds you and your loved ones well under our current difficult circumstances. My heart goes out to those of you who have family members, friends or clients who are sick. Below is a roundup of over 60 free resources that may be of help to you as a social worker, […]
Best in Mental Health (Jan 20 – Feb 2, 2020)
Jan 20 – Feb 2, 2020 Mental Health Roundup This roundup contains some of the latest news in social work, therapy, private practice and more! Learn about cultivating social class awareness, working with teens and digital dating abuse, how to use Twitter for your personal collaboration/learning network, making self-care a habit, and much more! This […]
