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Continued education resources for aspiring social workers

Limestone College Social Work

As an aspiring social worker, studying toward your Bachelors in Social Work, you may already know that once you obtain your professional license, you will be required to pursue continued education (CE) to maintain your credentials. For example, in South Carolina, licensed social workers are required to complete 40 hours of continued education biannually. At […]

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May 30th, 2017

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Homelessness among youth and the role of social workers

Limestone College Social Work

For most people, when they think of homelessness, an image of a middle-aged person comes to mind. Yet in the U.S., homelessness impacts a surprisingly large number of youth. It is estimated that there are over 1.3 million young people — those who are 18 or younger — living on the streets at any given […]

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May 10th, 2017

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Infographic: Social work careers in South Carolina and beyond

Limestone College Social Work

If you are earning a Bachelor of Social Work at Limestone College, you may be wondering about state-wide and national employment statistics for the field you will soon enter. To provide current and aspiring social work students with this important information, we created a Careers in Compassion infographic. Our data was compiled from the Bureau […]

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April 24th, 2017

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Starting a private practice with a bachelor’s degree in social work

Limestone College Social Work

For many who are entering the field of social work, the idea of running a private practice may sound enticing. From being your own boss to creating your ideal schedule, there are many perks to starting a business. However, as true with any business venture including a social work practice, there are risks, responsibilities and […]

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January 25th, 2017

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Cyberbullying: When social media is part of the problem and how social workers can respond

Limestone College Social Work

In our recent post on setting client boundaries, we discussed some of the ways social workers can manage client relationships in the age of social media, such as instituting a social media policy and not interacting with clients on social media channels. However, what happens when social media is part of the problem the client […]

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January 16th, 2017

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Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor: What social work bachelor’s students need to know

Limestone College Social Work

In the 2016 presidential campaign, one of the issues that surfaced to the forefront of political debate was the New Hampshire drug epidemic. Alarming statistics of drug related deaths in New Hampshire and across America have fueled the discussion about causes, needs, prevention and treatment. And among them, the need for trained substance abuse professionals and counselors. […]

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January 4th, 2017

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A social worker or a superhero: what’s your superpower

Limestone College Social Work

As children we are often asked, if you could have one superpower, what would it be? Excitedly we contemplate fictional characteristics like flying or telepathy as we let our imagination wander. But rarely do we grow up thinking that we actually have a superpower. Dr. Anna Scheyett, a dean of the University of Georgia School […]

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December 26th, 2016

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Social work: setting client boundaries in the age of social media

Limestone College Social Work

Imagine your life as a successful social worker. Now imagine one day receiving a Facebook friend request from your client. What do you do? Do you accept? Do you ignore the request? And what influence, if any, might your client’s condition — say, severe depression, for example — have on your decision? As social media […]

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December 14th, 2016

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How social workers help immigrant and refugee families

Limestone College Social Work

Every year, thousands of people migrate to the U.S. from all over the world seeking safety, education, and economic prosperity or simply put, a chance at a better life. These immigrants and their families face various challenges from language and cultural barriers to economic realities associated with starting anew in a foreign country. Social workers […]

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November 9th, 2016

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Improving geriatric care with leisure activities

Limestone College Social Work

One of the many considerations in caring for the elderly is addressing specific challenges related to the aging process, including a healthy aging mind. A recent study by the University of Texas at Dallas suggests that mentally challenging activities that involve an active learning component can have a positive impact on brain activity into late […]

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July 29th, 2016

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