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Summer of reading for social workers in training
With summer just around the corner, you may be in search of a good reading list that can offer a source of entertainment, relaxation but also personal development. Below we’ve highlighted a few reading lists along with specific book picks that Bachelor of Social Work students might enjoy and learn from. Gatesnotes: 5 Good Summer […]
June 14th, 2017
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Continued education resources for aspiring social workers
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 […]
May 30th, 2017
Posted in Professional Development, Social Work Careers
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Infographic: Social work careers in South Carolina and beyond
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 […]
April 24th, 2017
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Funding opportunities for social work students
For students earning a Bachelor of Social Work, there are many scholarship and fellowship opportunities that can help pay for the cost of education. Typically, the amount of financial support can vary from a couple of hundred dollars to a few thousand. When searching for scholarships or fellowships, students should pay close attention to the […]
March 27th, 2017
Posted in South Carolina Resources
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Social Work Course Spotlight: SW 206 The Influence of Sexual Factors on Behavior
Limestone College students pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work may wonder why they need to take the course SW 206 The Influence of Sexual Factors on Behavior. A recent Social Work Today article illustrates just how vital this class can be for a social worker. This article discusses sex education for young adults with intellectual/developmental […]
February 24th, 2017
Posted in Course + Faculty Spotlights, Social Work News
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Top 5 movie picks for aspiring social workers
The importance of self-care is a widely discussed topic in social work. From the heavy workload to the emotional toll of working with people battling some of life’s most difficult challenges, it’s not uncommon for social workers to suffer job burnout. That’s why it’s important for social workers and those who are aspiring to enter […]
February 15th, 2017
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Becoming a Substance Abuse Counselor: What social work bachelor’s students need to know
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. […]
January 4th, 2017
Posted in Social Work Careers
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Social work: setting client boundaries in the age of social media
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 […]
December 14th, 2016
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Cooking & Social Work: The story of one Limestone student
Cooking. For some an apron, chopping board and the sizzle of food hitting a hot pan is nothing more than a chore necessitated by the need to eat. For others, like Limestone’s social work student, Zaviah Wray, cooking is a lifelong passion closely intertwined with her path to social work. Zaviah’s love for cooking began […]
November 28th, 2016
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