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Embarrassment: Joyce Hull LCSW

Oct, 13 2017

Embarrassment ranges from the simple act of tripping over your own feet in the parking lot; to being full-blown mortified when asking someone when she is expecting, only to discover she isn’t really pregnant! We all face moments of embarrassment from time to time. But people handle the emotion very differently. For some of us we are able to just laugh it off while for others it can cause a temper outburst and perhaps even rage with others or ourselves. Some will significantly alter their behavior to avoid the individuals around them that would potentially remind them of their miscue, or the circumstances that caused the situation, forever. How do you handle moments of embarrassment?

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Getting Social Workers Back to Work!

Apr, 22 2016

In March, Thurrock council will run a ten-day Return to Social Work course, aimed at qualified social workers. The goal is to entice social workers who have experience working with children back into the profession.

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How Good Are Your Management Skills? Part 1 by Marcia Zidle

Feb, 1 2015

To be a great people manager, you must have an extensive set of skills – from planning and delegation to motivation and communication. Because the skill set is so wide, it’s tempting to continue using the skills you’re already comfortable with. But, for your long-term success, it’s wise to analyze your skills in all areas of management – and then challenge yourself to become better at it.

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Blogging about Supervision...

Jan, 1 2015

Do you blog? Have any special insights on this topic? If so, share your insight on this topic. Email your post to support@lcswsupervisors.com and we will post it here.

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Coaching and Social Workers a powerful combination!

Sep, 7 2014

A social work license and a coaching certification is a powerful combination! With recent changes in the health care system, Social workers with a strong coaching background are in high demand.

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Coaching and Social Workers a powerful combination!

Sep, 7 2014

A social work license and a coaching certification is a powerful combination! With recent changes in the health care system, Social workers with a strong coaching background are in high demand.

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What are the Advantages of Becoming a Board-Approved Supervisor in Texas?

Aug, 1 2014

According to the Texas Administration Code RULE §781.404 when a licensee is designated a board-approved supervisor, he or she may perform the following supervisory functions.

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Following in the Foot steps of My Father....

Jul, 6 2014

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What can I get from coaching that I can’t get from self-help books?

Jan, 1 2014

People need guidance at different stages of their life. Many prefer to seek advice from their family members when they face any problem. But if the situation is too fragile and beyond their capacity, they consult either professionals like life coaches or read self help books.

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Is Obtaining Your LCSW Worth It?

Aug, 21 2013

The median expected salary for a typical Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the United States is $62,034. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies. Source: HR Reported data as of August 2013

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Are You Fooling Yourself? Why Feedback Is Important! by Marcia Zidle

Aug, 5 2013

Get in the habit of getting feedback – ask key people in your life how you can improve. Recruit them in helping you get from where you are (which can be a pretty great place) to where you want to be (which can be even better). Your first inclination when people point out areas for improvement may well be to believe that they are ‘wrong’ or ‘confused’. Give them the benefit of the doubt. Be open to the fact that they may well be right and you may well be the one who is confused.

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How to get Supervised for the LPC License

Aug, 4 2013

Find LPC Supervisors that can answer this and other question here on Supervision Today.

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Different Types of Social Work Supervision and Their Importance

Jul, 8 2013

Supervision is an important aspect of any job. Without it, employees run around doing their own thing, and at the end of the day, this can have an adverse effect on your business. A supervisor in the social work field plays an important role when dealing with families.

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How to Become a Clinical Social Worker

Jul, 7 2013

Clinical social workers are responsible for helping individuals, groups, and families cope through situations that involve emotional, behavioral, and mental concerns. These concerns include but are not limited to substance abuse, domestic conflicts, and life threatening illnesses. In order for a person to become a licensed clinical social worker, they must obtain certain educational credentials and have a certain amount of job experience in the field. This level of education and experience varies by state, but some of the universal requirements are:

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Thinking about a MSW?

Jul, 6 2013

The master of social work (MSW) degree is a professional degree that enables the holder to practice social work independently after completing a specified number of hours of supervised practice, which varies by state, and obtaining certification. Typically the MSW requires 2 years of full time study, including a minimum of 900 hours of supervised practice. Independent practice requires additional supervised work plus certification

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LCSW Supervision Rates | Supervision Today

May, 17 2013

The rates for social work LCSW supervision has a wide range. Social Work supervision rates may be free to as much as $300.00 per hour for the service depending on where you reside.

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LCSW Supervisors Marketplace

Feb, 5 2013

The Social Service and Networking Marketplace! Buy and Sell Services for $5-$25

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Are You a Clinical Supervisor by Default or by Choice? by Susan Vichick Johnson, LCSW

Nov, 16 2012

I remember the day that I became a Clinical Social Work Supervisor. I was working at a community counseling agency in which there was a need for a supervisor for their graduate student interns. “Susan would you like to supervise a student this semester?” the Clinical Director asked. “Sure,” I replied and, just like that, I had become a Social Work Supervisor.

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Lessons Learned

Nov, 15 2012

Just three months after graduating college, I began UT’s School of Social Work where I quickly learned to balance almost twenty hours weekly of internship with fifteen hours of class and countless hours of paper writing, reading, and group presentations. I was lucky to find supportive friends and professors and an extremely welcoming elementary school campus where I interned. I may not have always appreciated supervision during my first year in the MSSW program, especially when I became so overwhelmed that I cried after meetings with my supervisor. However, in retrospect, I am hoping that my future supervisors will have a similar intensity, dedication, and caring nature. Looking back on supervision and looking towards the future, my LCSW supervisor and the elementary school’s counselor who worked with me taught me countless lessons. I have narrowed these lessons down to a “top 10 list.”

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LCSW Supervision Polls

Nov, 1 2012

Tell us what you think on these subject matters and see how your answers compare to other social work professionals.

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Why LCSW Supervisors

Oct, 26 2012

References to supervisory social workers go back to the early 1900’s; even at that early date there was a recognition of a need for supervision in social work. A role of supervising social workers involves three key elements: administrative, educational, and supportive. Both local social worker supervisors and social work supervisors over larger areas will have duties pertaining to those key components. Whether you are a potential client seeking services or a social worker looking to be supervised, contact us to find a social work supervisor near you.

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The Role of the Supervisor in LCSW Supervision

Oct, 22 2012

Do you blog? Have any special insights on this topic? If so, share your insight on this topic. Email your post to support@lcswsupervisors.com and we will post it here.

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DSM 5 The Future of Psychiatric Diagnosis

May, 1 2012

Publication of the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) in May 2013 will mark one the most anticipated events in the mental health field. As part of the development process, the preliminary draft revisions to the current diagnostic criteria for psychiatric diagnoses are now available for public review. We thank you for your interest in DSM-5 and hope that you use this opportunity not only to learn more about the proposed changes in DSM-5, but also about its history, its impact, and its developers. Please continue to check DSM5.org for updates to criteria and for more information about the development process.

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Is LCSW Supervision via Web Technology Effective

Jan, 3 2012

Do you blog? Have any special insights on this topic or others? If so, share your insigh. Email your post to support@lcswsupervisors.com and we will post it here.

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Health Care Reform's impact on Social Work

Jan, 2 2012

Do you blog? Have any special insights on this topic? If so, share your insight on this topic. Email your post to support@lcswsupervisors.com and we will post it here.

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LCSW Supervison video

Jan, 1 2012

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