Passing the ASWB exam and earning your social work license can open the door to new jobs, higher-level roles, and opportunities to practice in different parts of the country. But where you choose to live and work can have a …
Have you ever explained away a mistake with a reason that sounded convincing—even when you knew it was not the whole story? Maybe you blamed traffic for being late when you left the house too late, or decided you did …
Client goal setting is an important part of therapy, treatment planning, and social work practice. Clear goals can help clients and professionals decide what they are working toward, identify the next steps, and review whether the current approach is helping. …
The State of Social Work in California California has one of the largest and most varied social work workforces in the country. Social Workers are employed in hospitals, schools, mental health programs, child welfare agencies, community organizations, government, substance use …
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) is an attachment-based approach to individual psychotherapy that helps clients understand and work with emotions, recurring patterns, and difficulties in relationships with themselves and others. EFIT developed from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an approach best …
Social work tools and models can appear in ASWB exam questions in many different ways. You may need to recognize which assessment tool fits a client situation, identify the theory behind an intervention, or decide which approach is most appropriate …
Library social work brings Social Workers into public libraries to help patrons connect with services and navigate challenges related to housing, mental health, food access, employment, healthcare, substance use, and other community needs. The role has grown as libraries have …
Understanding ASWB exam scoring can make it easier to know what to expect on test day and how to interpret your results. One of the most common questions candidates ask is simple: What score do I need to pass the …
Technology is now part of everyday social work practice. Social Workers use telehealth platforms, electronic health records, secure messaging, mobile apps, data systems, social media, and increasingly, artificial intelligence. These tools can make some parts of social work more accessible …
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters can put therapists in a difficult position. A client may ask for documentation supporting a housing accommodation, but writing an ESA letter is not simply a favor or a routine part of therapy. It can …