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.
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
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
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
Becoming a sex therapist usually starts with becoming a trained mental health professional. Many sex therapists begin their careers in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or another clinical field before completing additional education and supervised training in
Congruence and genuineness in psychotherapy describe a therapist’s ability to be authentic, present, and consistent in the therapeutic relationship. Rather than hiding behind a rigid professional role or relying on scripted responses, a genuine therapist responds in a way that
Habit Reversal Training (HRT) is a behavioral treatment used to help people reduce repetitive behaviors that feel difficult to control. It is commonly associated with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting, and is
Have you heard the term “flying monkeys” used in conversations about narcissism or narcissistic abuse? It refers to people who are drawn into a conflict and begin acting on someone else’s behalf, sometimes knowingly and sometimes because they believe the
Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses play to help children express emotions, process experiences, and work through behavioral or mental health concerns. Because young children may not always have the words to explain what they are feeling, toys,
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Studying for the ASWB exam can be overwhelming, even for the most dedicated Social Workers. With so many theories, models, legal terms, and ethical responsibilities packed into one test, it’s easy to feel like you’re juggling more than you can
Imagine this: you’re in the testing center, clicking through the questions on your ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) exam. Suddenly, you’re gripped by an unwelcome sense of uncertainty. Should you revisit and possibly change some of your initial answers?
Navigating the ASWB exam is an important moment for every aspiring Social Worker, but one of the biggest challenges test-takers face is handling ambiguity in ASWB exam questions. These questions are often vaguely worded, leaving even the most prepared candidates
Preparing for the ASWB exam can feel overwhelming, especially when you realize that knowing Social Work content is only part of the challenge. Many capable Social Workers walk into the exam confident in their education and experience, only to feel
