Are you yearning for a private practice but have no idea of where to begin? Would you like some guidance from a mental health professional who is an expert on the topic? Social Work Career is delighted to have Tamara G. Suttle, M.Ed., LPC, as a guest today. Whether you’re a social worker, mental health counselor or other type of helping […]
10 Skills Clinical Social Workers Must Develop
Are you a new social worker or current student of social work, with a focus in clinical practice, looking for some career guidance? As a recent graduate who is interested in continuous learning and growth, this was of interest to me and I thought it would be of great value to you as well. Therefore, I […]
Feeling, Writing, Empowering: Book Review and Author Interview
How Therapeutic Journaling Can Empower You/Your Client Have you wanted to use journaling as a therapeutic method with clients? Or have you wanted to try to engage in writing as a method of self-care or self-expression? If yes, you are likely to find Dima Dupéré’s book: Feeling, Writing, Empowering [Integrating Therapeutic Writing into Practice with Groups and Individuals], most helpful. Amy […]
Family/Couples Therapy – Improving Relationships
Family and/or Couples’ Therapy Have you wanted to know what a family/couples’ therapist does and/or what you could do to improve the communications in your family unit? These are some of the questions explored in an interview with Laurel Wiig, Ph.D., MFT., who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Laurel has advanced clinical training […]
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 […]
