Child and family social workers nurture the well-being of youth and their families through robust care services. They connect clients in need with resources and use many approaches and techniques to handle complex situations, some of which are listed in this blog post.
Social issues are a significant source of concern for many Americans. Unfortunately, these issues often disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, such as impoverished people and people of color. Many policymakers and social workers seek to address these problems by promoting social justice.
Discover the transformative power of community-based social work to address local challenges, foster empowerment and create lasting change.
Explore the pivotal role of social work in healthcare. Discover how social workers address psychosocial needs, mental health, and patient advocacy for holistic patient care.
More social workers are focusing on training that highlights the impact of trauma on both individuals and communities. Explore the basics of trauma-informed social work, including the best practices for bringing trauma-informed care to your clients.
Everything from race to disability can play a defining role in someone’s life. To do their best work and get the best outcomes, social workers must understand how these identities intersect to affect the lives of their clients. Explore how to incorporate diversity and inclusion in your social work practice.
Some of the approaches used by social workers in the past may fall short of addressing current needs. To bridge this gap, social workers need to embrace new solutions in the face of social change and complex social problems.
Since mental health is such a vast and complex discipline, there can be a lot of different approaches for how to work within it. Learn about the essential role that social workers play in mental health care and the various psychotherapy modalities they use to assist people with mental illnesses, substance abuse disorders and other challenges.
In social work, there are a lot of ways in which technology allows workers to access innovative tools that enhance their services and improve their overall efficiency. This unlocks new potential but, at the same time, poses some challenges that haven’t been seen before or are actively evolving.
Social workers often face situations in which ethical standards may not match the client’s best interest. To illustrate, let’s explore three situations in which gray areas often appear.