Are you a social work educator interested in incorporating social media into your social work curriculum? Or are you a social work student or new social worker wondering how you may enhance your social work practice via the use of social media? Laurel Hitchcock, PhD, MPH, LCSW, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of […]
Best in Mental Health (8/10/15 – 8/23/15)
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: Therapy/Relationships Technology and Mental Health Social Work Practice Advocacy/Biases NonProfit/Career Self Care/Self Improvement Therapy/Relationships Book Review: “The Marshmallow Test” – book is part memoir and part scientific analysis of Mischel’s work on self-control; to exert more control […]
Play Therapy: Healing Through Play
What Is Play Therapy? Have you wondered what play therapy is and/or how you may incorporate it into your practice? This post will provide an introduction to play therapy, as well as give you an Inside Out Feelings Activity that you may conduct with your child/client to help him/her better understand and manage emotions. Today’s guest expert is Jennifer Taylor, a […]
3 Secrets Every Macro Social Worker Must Know
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 […]
