Ethics continuing education is a common requirement for social work, therapist, and counselor license renewal, but finding free ethics CEUs that actually count can take some research. A course may be free and relevant to mental health practice, but that
Mahler’s Theory of separation-individuation explains how young children gradually develop a sense of themselves as separate from their primary caregivers. Developed by psychiatrist Margaret Mahler, the theory focuses on early childhood development, attachment, increasing independence, and the formation of an
Finding a clinical supervisor is an important step for many social workers working toward independent or clinical licensure. The right supervisor can help you strengthen your clinical skills, work through complex cases, think more critically about your practice, and complete
Updated July 2026 Social work licensing requirements can look very different depending on where you plan to practice. The same MSW degree may lead to an LMSW in one state, an LSW in another, a CSW somewhere else, or no
Some ASWB practice questions are relatively easy to narrow down. Others leave you choosing between two or three answers that all seem reasonable. Those are often the questions that reveal whether you are relying on content knowledge alone or can
Becoming a therapist usually starts with a graduate degree and professional license, but many mental health professionals pursue additional credentials throughout their careers. Therapist certifications can help you develop expertise in a specific area, work with particular client populations, or
Preparing for the Masters ASWB exam involves a lot of information, and it can be difficult to know where to focus your time. You need to understand key social work concepts, know how the exam is structured, practice applying what
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) both provide mental health services, and their roles can look very similar in practice. Both may provide therapy, work with individuals and families, and support clients experiencing mental health
Keeping up with continuing education requirements is an important part of maintaining your social work license, but the cost of CE courses can add up quickly. The good news is that there are free continuing education opportunities available if you
The State of Social Work in New York New York offers social workers opportunities across a wide range of settings, including hospitals, schools, community mental health centers, child welfare agencies, substance use treatment programs, nonprofits, government agencies, and private practice.
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Adolescent suicide remains one of the most urgent concerns facing Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, and other Mental Health Professionals. A young person may enter treatment talking about school stress, family conflict, friendship problems, anxiety, or exhaustion without immediately revealing suicidal
Clinical supervision is one of the most influential responsibilities a social worker, therapist, counselor, or mental health professional can take on. A supervisor helps shape how another clinician thinks, responds to ethical concerns, documents care, manages risk, and grows in
Continuing education is a routine part of maintaining a professional license, but the rules surrounding it can be surprisingly easy to misunderstand. A social worker, therapist, or counselor may complete all the required hours, only to discover that a licensing
Crisis questions can feel especially challenging on the ASWB exam because the situation often seems urgent, emotional, and filled with several reasonable choices. A client may be overwhelmed, at risk, unable to think clearly, or facing multiple problems at once.
