Looking at Change as Growth
Submitted by Beth Braccio Hering Many of us have things in our lives that we hope to change. Perhaps we’d like to pursue a higher-paying job, develop a better work-life balance, or go back to school. Maybe we feel personal improvements are in order, such as losing weight or becoming more confident. Knowing what steps
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The Elephant Is Not Pink: Talking About White, Black, and Brown to Achieve Excellence in Clinical Practice
Abstract Incorporating issues of race and racism can improve clinical engagement and the therapeutic alliance. Assessing, understanding, and responding to experiences related to racial identity and racism related stress can be an important factor in a clinician’s ability to be culturally responsive. A vignette of client treatment presents common dilemmas in clinical treatment. Responses to
Mary Pender Greene Keynote Speaker -“Creative Mentoring: Sustaining the Profession” NASW Annual meeting 5/7 at 5:30 PM
National Association of Social Workers New York City Chapter Board of Directors invites you to join us at the Annual Meeting Creative Mentoring: Sustaining the Profession Monday, May 7, 2012 __________________________________________ Given the significance of professional development in social work practice, the importance of mentoring cannot be overstated. The most successful social work leaders in
Social Workers Help Improve Relationships
Hosted by Dr. Melanie Barton March is Social Work month. Occupations vary widely amongst the men and women who have earned their Masters in Social Work degree. Being a therapist and a researcher are just two facets of what they can do. Dr. LeslieBeth Wish will share her research about women and their relationships. Mary
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Are You Guilty of Stigmatizing the Mentally Ill?
With a subtle look or action, you may be helping to promote negative attitudes toward people with mental illness — without realizing it or meaning to do it. Here’s how to check any bias at the door. By Elizabeth Shimer Bowers Medically reviewed by Farrokh Sohrabi, MD Despite the fact that mental disorders are
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