How Social Media Sparks Social Work Innovation Have you wondered how social workers may benefit from using social media or how social media may spur innovation within social work? As per the interview that Pat Shelly, the Director of Community Engagement and Expansion at the University of Buffalo’s School of Social Work, conducted with me on inSocialWork’s […]
7 Career Tips for Macro Social Workers
Career Advice Every Macro Social Worker Needs to Know Are you interested in becoming a Macro Social Worker? Are you wondering what a Macro Social Worker does and/or what skills and experience you need to develop? This post is a bit long, but it is full of valuable nuggets of career guidance for current and potential macro social workers ! Laurel […]
How to Network in 4 Easy Steps
Are you a bit shy and/or nervous about networking? Do you wish there was a formula to follow to make the whole process easier? If yes, you are likely to find the guidance provided by the 20 Minute Networking Meeting book (affiliate link) by Marcia Ballinger and Nathan Perez helpful. There are four primary steps to […]
The Secrets of Aging Well
Many of us find getting older not what we expected and rather difficult to come to terms with. What steps can we take to age well? And how may we help our clients age well? In David Treadway, Ph.D.’s thoughtful talk about “Aging Well” at the 2015 Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, he provides the answers to these questions. While aging […]
Transform Your Life with KonMari Decluttering
Get Unstuck Through KonMari Spring Cleaning Clutter Is Not a Storage Problem… The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up [Affiliate link] Do you have too many things? Is it possible that clutter is… Impacting your ability to move ahead, Be it personally or professionally, Marie Kondo’s organization method, Is like no other you’ve read/seen before.
Virtual Career Fair for Social Workers
Online Career Fair for Social Workers Are you a new social worker looking to enter the workforce, or advance your career? If yes, you’ll want to register for the special online career fair that the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is holding on May 19, from 1 pm to 4 pm ET! You’ll be able to […]
Complete Guide to Starting Your Private Practice
Complete guide to starting a private practice from two successful practitioners. Michael Langlois, LICSW and Tamara G. Suttle, M.Ed., LPC share expert insights on building essential clinical skills, establishing your practice from scratch, getting your first clients, marketing strategies (websites, blogging, social media), managing the business side, creating systems and workflows, balancing multiple professional roles, finding your niche, and top 10 must-know startup tips. Whether you’re fresh out of graduate school or transitioning from agency work, learn everything you need to successfully launch and grow your private practice.
The Two Secret LMSW Exam Acronyms You Must Know
Have you felt torn between answer choices on social work licensing exam questions? LMSW Exam Acronyms That Help You Choose the Right Answer There are two powerful acronyms that can guide you to the correct answer. These memory tools have helped thousands of social workers pass their LMSW exams on the first try. Why These […]
10 Clinical Social Work Skills Social Workers Must Develop
10 essential clinical social work skills infographic from Dean Nancy Smyth: substance abuse screening, mental health assessment, domestic violence safety planning, trauma understanding, dissociation assessment, behavioral interviewing, CBT interventions, motivational interviewing, record-keeping, and couples/family skills. The MSW is just the beginning; develop these competencies through specialized training.
Feeling, Writing, Empowering: Book Review and Author Interview
How Therapeutic Journaling Can Empower You/Your Client Have you wanted to use journaling as a therapeutic method with clients? Or have you wanted to try to engage in writing as a method of self-care or self-expression? If yes, you are likely to find Dima Dupéré’s book: Feeling, Writing, Empowering [Integrating Therapeutic Writing into Practice with Groups and Individuals], most helpful. Amy […]
