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Taking care of yourself while taking care of others: Why self-care matters in social work
As a student pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work, you are bound to juggle the demands of your coursework with the responsibilities of your daily life. As a future social work professional, these demands and responsibilities may become even greater as you become faced with difficult decisions related to client care. Growing evidence of social […]
September 15th, 2016
Posted in Social Work News
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The rise of online support groups and how social workers can help
According to a Pew Research study, “eight percent of Internet users living with chronic disease say they participate in an online discussion, a listserv, or other online group forum that helps people with personal issues or health problems.” And, in situations when a person is looking for emotional support in dealing with a health issue, […]
August 10th, 2016
Posted in Tech+Social Work
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How social work research informs practice
If you are earning a Bachelor of Social Work at Limestone College, one of the courses you’ll take is SW 350 Social Work Research. This course examines the role of research from a social work perspective and teaches students how to collect, analyze, interpret and present data. But why is research important in social work? […]
April 14th, 2016
Posted in Course + Faculty Spotlights, Social Work Careers
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