The Neurobiology of Trauma Have you wondered how trauma impacts the brain and body? Or what you might do to help counteract its effects? Judith P. Siegel, Ph.D., LCSW, Associate Professor at NYU’s Silver School of Social Work gave an informative presentation about the neurobiology of trauma and the whole mind/body connection. This post will provide […]
What Is Hoarding?
What’s the Difference Between Hoarding and Collecting? Hoarding or collecting things, Is there a difference? Yes, there is! When collecting, you are spending, Much of your time seeking, Organizing, maintaining and… Displaying your cherished items, However, when hoarding, You are just accumulating, Quantities of things that have, Little or no value and, You tend to […]
TDC’s Top Ten Tips for the Social Work Exam
Amanda Rowan, LCSW Are you considering taking a course to help you prepare for the social work licensure exam? Have you wondered what makes the Therapist Development Center (TDC) different from other online study preparation courses? This is the third in a series of interviews with the major social work exam prep firms. Amanda Rowan, […]
The DSM-5 and Problem Gambling
How to Use DSM-5 to Diagnose Individuals with Problem Gambling Do you work with individuals who have a gambling or other type of addiction? Would you like to know how the DSM-5 has impacted addiction definition and treatment? This post will provide you with four excellent webinars (and two presentations) to get you up-to speed […]
A Day in the Life of a CPS Social Worker
Have you wondered what a typical day of work is like for a social worker in Child Protective Services (CPS)? Thanks to Brock Venture*, who has been in the field for 15 years, and kindly agreed to be interviewed, this post will provide you with an idea of what social work in child welfare is […]
