Autonomy is often used to mean independence. Though their dictionary definitions are similar and they are synonyms of each other, I like to talk about autonomy in...
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Being a social work student on my final placement before I graduate, I know how daunting and challenging they can be. From my own student perspective,...
You probably became a social worker because of something personal that happened in your life. I remember starting my social work education and meeting my fellow...
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as a social worker is that, in order to excel, you must absolutely get comfortable being present in...
The holiday season is upon us and can be extra difficult when you are working to stay sober and not relapse. When it seems like everyone else...
If you are in a relationship and are seeking to separate or divorce from an abusive partner, your safety may be at risk and your ability...
A recent study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers provides evidence that CD4+ T lymphocytes — immune system cells also known...
Although extreme poverty in the United States is low by global standards, the U.S. has the worst index of health...
Recently, I had the opportunity to give a webinar on disability cultural competence to social service workers, but was met...
Pediatric neurologist Jane Tavyev, MD, has advice for parents looking to help their children learn social skills after pandemic isolation....