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Mindfulness, a social worker’s approach to stress relief
In the field of social work, mindfulness-based therapies have been recognized as a way for patients to ease their anxiety but also as a way for social workers to practice self-care and alleviate their own daily stresses. A Psychology Today article describes mindfulness as “a state of active, open attention on the present.” Mindfulness is […]
June 26th, 2017
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Social Work and Psychology
It should come as no surprise that one of the degree requirements for the bachelors in Social Work at Limestone College is a course in Psychology. After all, understanding the sociocultural determinants of behavior, personality development and psychopathology— the scientific study of mental disorders — proves valuable in any career where you help other individuals. […]
November 18th, 2015
Posted in Social Work Careers
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