Understanding assent vs. consent in Social Work is essential when working with children, adolescents, adults with impaired decision-making capacity, and other clients whose ability or legal authority to make certain decisions may be limited. Although the terms are closely related,
Figuring out which ASWB exam you need to take can be surprisingly confusing. Social Work licensing is handled at the state level, which means the exam you need depends on where you live, the license you are pursuing, and your
Continuing education is intended to help Social Workers stay current, strengthen their skills, and maintain their licenses. Yet the terminology surrounding CE requirements can make the process feel far more complicated than it needs to be. Terms like core hours,
Language around sexuality and gender is constantly evolving, and for mental health professionals, keeping up matters. Clients may use terms that weren’t covered in graduate school, weren’t commonly discussed even a few years ago, or carry meanings that differ from
Choosing an online Master of Social Work program can feel surprisingly complicated. There are more flexible programs, advanced standing options, concentrations, and online learning formats than ever before, which is great for students but can also make it harder to
The ASWB exam that launched on August 3, 2026 looks different on the surface, but some of the most interesting changes are buried deeper in the official content outline. Yes, candidates now face 122 total questions instead of 170, the
Values and Ethics has always mattered on the ASWB exam, but in 2026 it deserves even more of your attention. With the updated exam structure that began on August 3, 2026, Values and Ethics now makes up 35% of the
Continuing education is a routine part of maintaining a professional license, but keeping track of those credits can get surprisingly complicated. Social Workers, Counselors, Therapists, and other mental health professionals may need to monitor total CE hours, ethics requirements, live
If you’re considering a career in mental health counseling, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What exactly do I need to do to become licensed?” The answer can feel more complicated than expected because counselor licensing requirements
When someone dies by suicide, the impact rarely ends with the person who died. Family members, friends, partners, coworkers, classmates, and even clinicians may be left trying to make sense of a loss that can feel sudden, confusing, traumatic, and
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A client says they’re exhausted and don’t see the point of anything anymore. A teenager mentions that their friends would be better off without them. Someone who recently left the hospital insists they’re fine, but they haven’t filled their prescription
The session ends, your next client arrives in ten minutes, and the progress note is still a blank screen. You know what happened. You helped the client examine a painful belief, practice a coping skill, and choose a manageable next
One client says, “Six weeks ago, I stopped feeling like myself.” Another says, “Honestly, I don’t remember ever feeling much different.” Both describe depression. Both may struggle with fatigue, concentration, relationships, and the effort required to get through an ordinary
You read the question, recognize the topic, and narrow the answers down to two reasonable choices. One focuses on understanding the client’s concerns. The other offers an intervention that could help. Both sound like something a competent Social Worker might
