Real World Clinical Social Work: Book Review and Author Interview Are you a social worker looking for some guidance as you venture into the working world of clinical social work? If yes, you are likely to find Dr. Danna Bodenheimer’s book “Real World Clinical Social Work: Find Your Voice and Find Your Way,” [affiliate link] very […]
Social Worker on a Job Interview: Got Countertransference?
Have you ever been asked on a job interview to think of two clients – one you liked and one you disliked and how you dealt with the counter-transference issues that arose for you? To address this query, I consulted with two experienced clinicians: Cathy Hanville, LCSW @chanvillelcsw and Laurel Wiig, Ph.D. @therapy4help. As a refresher, countertransference refers to the feelings […]
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a well-researched, effective therapy method for trauma. This treatment can be combined with traditional “talk” therapy, used as adjunctive treatment with a separate therapist, or as a treatment in of itself. To find out more information about this method, I interviewed Andrea B. Goldberg, LCSW, who is […]