Are you looking for some quotes to inspire and motivate you? Here are 20 inspiring quotes that are especially apropos for those who are looking to make a difference, or are thinking about making an important change in their life… Also make sure to check out 25 Therapy Quotes and 25 Social Workers Share Why They […]
First Case Presentation
Have you ever had to make a case presentation in front of a group of your peers and supervisors? The other week, I had to do just that in front of the other (25) social work interns in my hospital and their respective supervisors. The case presentation was supposed to be based upon a client with whom […]
Are Some Therapeutic Impasses Unavoidable?
Last week, it became rather clear that I had reached a therapeutic impasse with one of my clients. A therapeutic impasse essentially refers to a situation in which a therapist has stalled in her/his ability to facilitate the changes the client seeks and/or needs. To provide some background information, client X was someone I had […]
What Do You Do When a Loved One Has Cancer?
I hope you don’t mind but today I thought I would write a rather personal post. As some of you may know from Employing Fran Drescher’s “Cancer Schmancer” Approach, there is someone near and dear to me who has cancer. Since that post, my friend has undergone a series of intensive chemotherapy and things were […]
Career Advice from Editor of The New Social Worker
Are you wondering how flexible the social work field is in terms of professional opportunities? As per Linda Grobman, MSW, LSW, CMP, the “opportunities for you as a social worker are wide open! It is such a broad and varied field, and there is always something new to learn. Don’t feel […]
