Courage, Compassion and Connection Wholehearted living, Courage, compassion and connection, Such lovely, powerful, words, But what do they really mean? According to Brené Brown, It is about engaging in our lives, From a place of worthiness, Embracing our imperfections, And feeling that we are enough, This means letting go of who, We think we’re supposed […]
Got Therapy? We All Have Wounds…
Are you about to embark on a career in social work or mental health? Or are you an experienced mental health practitioner with pearls of wisdom to pass on to newcomers? In September, Linda Grobman and Karen Zgoda put together THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER® Magazine’s Back-to-School Guide for Social Work Students [affiliate link] and asked several […]
How To Breathe To Transform Your Stress
Do you feel at times a bit stressed or overwhelmed? Would you like to learn a strategy to undress your stress? This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Marianna Paulson, a stress transformation coach and educator, who will be demonstrating for us an invaluable breathing technique to aid in stress management. One thing that stands out […]
Beginnings, Middles, & Ends – Book Review
Are you wondering what it’s like to be a social worker? Or if you are a social worker, wouldn’t it be nice if there were a book that could make you feel understood, give you advice and/or make you laugh? Beginnings, Middles, & Ends: Sideways Stories on the Art & Soul of Social Work by […]
How to Find Free Online LMSW Exam Study Groups
Are you a social worker looking for a study group in order to prepare for the LMSW exam? If yes, you’ve come to the right place! Earlier posts on this site had addressed this topic, but you had to dig through two or three different LMSW exam prep articles to locate the groups [furthermore, some […]
Got School Social Work Interview? 21 Questions to Answer
Are you interviewing for a social work job within a school setting? If yes, you may want to prepare yourself for questions specific to this area… As Arthur Ashe articulately states: “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” In 40 Interview Questions Every Social Worker Needs to Know, we addressed […]
Suicide Prevention: Take Five – You’re Worth It!
Take Five – You’re Worth It! To those of you who feel utterly hopeless, Overwhelmed, think there is no way out, Or see nothing to look forward to, I ask you to take a few minutes, To consider another possible solution, Than that of ending your life… There are people who love you, There are […]
How to Increase Resilience
Discover 5 easy ways to increase resiliency based on neuroscience: connect with supportive friends, practice self-compassion, exercise, savor positive emotions, and embrace new challenges. Learn how to find the gift in your mistakes and why our brains learn as much from failures as successes. Practical resilience-building techniques for mental health professionals and their clients.
The Social Work Interview – Book Review
Are you looking for a resource to provide you with a good foundation on how to engage with and interview your clients? The Social Work Interview, Fifth Edition by Alfred Kadushin and Goldie Kadushin may be the perfect solution to your problem! Kadushin, A. & Kadushin, G. (2013) provide you with a thorough review of […]
Are You Assessing Your Clients for Polyvictimization?
Sherry Hamby, Ph.D. Did you know that 11% of children have 5 or more different types of victimization exposure in one year? According to the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence, these children (often referred to as “poly-victims”) have the type of victimization most associated with mental health difficulties. It is only through proper assessment, that […]
