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How Parker Sternbergh Found a Second Career as a Social Worker
- Social Work
Parker Sternbergh's Journey: After a personal tragedy, Parker Sternbergh shifted from healthcare administration to social work. She now directs the Porter-Cason Institute, focusing on relational healing, trauma, addiction, and community-based practice at Tulane University.
- Social Work
Parker Sternbergh's Journey: After a personal tragedy, Parker Sternbergh shifted from healthcare administration to social work. She now directs the Porter-Cason Institute, focusing on relational healing, trauma, addiction, and community-based practice at Tulane University.
How to Become a Child Welfare Social Worker
- Social Work
Child welfare social workers protect children from abuse and neglect, ensuring their safety and well-being. This role requires compassion, specialized education (often a Master of Social Work), and skills in assessing family needs and connecting them with resources.
- Social Work
Child welfare social workers protect children from abuse and neglect, ensuring their safety and well-being. This role requires compassion, specialized education (often a Master of Social Work), and skills in assessing family needs and connecting them with resources.
Food Deserts in America (Infographic)
- Social Work
Food deserts are areas with limited access to affordable, healthy food, disproportionately affecting low-income communities. Initiatives and resources aim to improve access and promote healthier eating habits.
- Social Work
Food deserts are areas with limited access to affordable, healthy food, disproportionately affecting low-income communities. Initiatives and resources aim to improve access and promote healthier eating habits.
Why Police Officers Are Taking On Social Worker Responsibilities
- Social Work
Police officers and social workers collaborate to address community issues, including the opioid epidemic. Training officers in social work skills enhances their ability to provide support and interventions, while police social workers offer expertise in crisis management and community resource connection.
- Social Work
Police officers and social workers collaborate to address community issues, including the opioid epidemic. Training officers in social work skills enhances their ability to provide support and interventions, while police social workers offer expertise in crisis management and community resource connection.
The Role of Nonprofit Leadership
- Social Work
Social workers in nonprofit leadership can drive community change. Advanced degrees enhance skills in areas like fundraising and program management, preparing them for roles such as Executive Director or Program Director.
- Social Work
Social workers in nonprofit leadership can drive community change. Advanced degrees enhance skills in areas like fundraising and program management, preparing them for roles such as Executive Director or Program Director.
The Disaster Artist: Reggie Ferreira is Out to Discover How to Cultivate Resilience
- Social Work
Reggie Ferreira's research on disaster impacts and resilience is informed by his family's history of trauma. He focuses on the human element of recovery, drawing lessons from Hurricane Katrina to address crises globally.
- Social Work
Reggie Ferreira's research on disaster impacts and resilience is informed by his family's history of trauma. He focuses on the human element of recovery, drawing lessons from Hurricane Katrina to address crises globally.
Why Become a Social Worker? 19 Inspirational Quotes
- Social Work
Social work is a noble profession focused on improving the well-being of vulnerable populations. Quotes from influential figures emphasize collaboration, service, individual action, and the pursuit of social justice, inspiring social workers in their impactful careers.
- Social Work
Social work is a noble profession focused on improving the well-being of vulnerable populations. Quotes from influential figures emphasize collaboration, service, individual action, and the pursuit of social justice, inspiring social workers in their impactful careers.
Journey of Becoming a Professional Counselor: Profile of Dr. Richard Ager
- Social Work
Dr. Richard Ager's career in counseling and teaching is driven by a lifelong passion for listening and empathy. His work spans substance abuse, family dynamics, and intimate partner violence, influencing both clinical practice and pedagogical approaches.
- Social Work
Dr. Richard Ager's career in counseling and teaching is driven by a lifelong passion for listening and empathy. His work spans substance abuse, family dynamics, and intimate partner violence, influencing both clinical practice and pedagogical approaches.
Understanding Collective Trauma: The First Step Toward Healing
- Social Work
Collective trauma, like the Holocaust or 9/11, shatters a group's sense of safety, impacting collective memory and identity across generations. Social workers play a vital role in addressing and healing these widespread, shared experiences.
- Social Work
Collective trauma, like the Holocaust or 9/11, shatters a group's sense of safety, impacting collective memory and identity across generations. Social workers play a vital role in addressing and healing these widespread, shared experiences.
Homelessness and Poverty Among Students: Raising Awareness and Providing Support
- Social Work
Millions of Americans, especially students, face homelessness and poverty. This guide offers resources and support for those affected, detailing the issue's scope, causes, consequences, and ways to help, including strategies for educators and peers.
- Social Work
Millions of Americans, especially students, face homelessness and poverty. This guide offers resources and support for those affected, detailing the issue's scope, causes, consequences, and ways to help, including strategies for educators and peers.