The termination of a client is generally inevitable for social workers. Perhaps the treatment has completed and the client is able to go on with their lives; without needing assistance. Or there are some other reasons that a client must be released from their current counselor such as transference issues that are too difficult to handle within the session or therapist relocation. (more…)
There are many well known scholarships available. We’ve all heard of some of them, like the Atlas Shrug Essay Contest, or various sports scholarships. The problem with the well known ones is that there are numerous applicants. By seeking out lesser known or unusual scholarships, we can gain a better advantage and increase the odds of getting a scholarship. (more…)
Social workers are employed by many organizations throughout the United States. Their very demanding careers are necessary to the well being of our society. In almost every organization you will find a social worker. They work in hospitals, in drug rehabilitation centers, child protective services, with the military, with mental health professionals, in schools. They work with young children and with the elderly; with terminally ill individuals and with drug addicts. They are involved with human services and work to improve the way of life for so many people. For this reason and many more, let’s thank our social workers during Social Work Month in March. (more…)
I get many e-mails and comments from people telling me of their interest in studying social work and entering into the human services field but being discouraged about how to afford this. There are some posts I have on various scholarships, but I wanted to also mention the scholarship for lefties. (more…)
The Hunter College School of Social Work is a public institution of learning that offers many different means of obtaining a Masters of Social Work degree. The college is a New York City Social Work school that specifically works with urban communities through support of social agencies. Hunter College has ties to numerous social agencies, which helps to assist students with placement according to their area of specialty. (more…)