3 Macro Social Work Job Search Tips Are you interested in a Macro Social Work position but are having a hard time finding one? This post will provide you with some guidance to both help you find a Macro Social Work job and move up the Macro Social Worker career ladder. We are fortunate to have Rachel L. […]
Best in Mental Health (7/27/15 – 8/9/15)
Below is a round-up of some of the latest news in mental health (and more)! This week’s wrap-up has the following main themes: Advocacy/Racism Therapy/Relationships Technology and Mental Health Healthcare Career/NonProfit Self Care Advocacy/Racism Human Rights and Torture (part 2 of 2) – the assumptions and root causes that drive immigration to the United States, and the […]
Best in Mental Health (7/13/15-7/26/15)
Below is a round-up of some of the latest news in mental health (and more)! This week’s wrap-up has the following main themes: Cultural Sensitivity/Advocacy Technology and Mental Health Healthcare/Therapy Depression/Suicide Child Therapy Career/Self Care Cultural Sensitivity/Advocacy 6 Questions To Help You See Visual Processing Disorder Clearly – Stephen Borgman explains how a child with visual perception problems […]
10 Must-Know Private Practice Start-Up Tips
Many mental health professionals dream about having their own private practice one day but have no idea of where to begin, or what steps they need to take to prepare for this move. Today’s post will give you ten critical strategies to help you establish your practice based upon an interview with Tamara G. Suttle, M.Ed., LPC from Private Practice […]
How Volunteering Is Good for Your Well-Being and Career
Volunteering is alive and well in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 62 million people in the U.S. volunteered from September 2013 to September 2014. Doing good for others not only helps people in need but also the person donating his/her time! As per United Health Group‘s 2013 […]
Best in Mental Health (6/28/15 – 7/12/15)
Below is a round-up of some of the latest news in mental health (and more)! This week’s wrap-up has the following main themes: Cultural Sensitivity/Racism Advocacy/Healthcare Technology and Social Work Therapy/Treatment Self-Care Nonprofit/Private Practice Career Guidance Cultural Sensitivity/Racism 3 Things to Know When Working With LGBT Clients – Paul C. Milford stresses the importance of our being aware of the employment […]
Best in Mental Health (6/15/15 – 6/27/15)
Below is a round-up of some of the latest news in mental health (and more) in a new format that I hope you’ll find easier to enjoy! This wrap-up has the following main themes: Biases/Racism Advocacy/Disabilities Therapy Relationships Technology and Social Work Career Self-Care Biases/Racism: My Coming Out Story: The End of a Phase – Moving account by Danna Bodenheimer of how she […]
How Social Media Sparks Social Work Career Growth
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 […]
Best in Mental Health (6/8/15 – 6/14/15)
I’m watching twitter, google+ and the web so you don’t have to… This post is part of a weekly (or bi-weekly) series, Best in Mental Health, featuring some of the best posts of the week, in social work, psychology, evidence-based practice/healthcare, non-profit and private practice concerns. Evidence Based Practice/Healthcare: Everyone has a bias blind spot, […]
