Social workers have one of the highest rates of burnout and often there are feelings of helplessness, chronic exhaustion and a sense of dread about going to work. This is often a problem for many social workers at some point in their careers for the following reasons:
Therapists often have very intense work schedules, which allows for few breaks and a high level of stress. They often also work in agencies that provide 24 hour crisis services, which leads to social workers feelings as if they never really “get away” from the job.
There are daily challenges due to working with difficult populations, which can be very tiring. While this is one of the main reasons social workers are originally attracted to the field (they want to help people in need), others’ needs can often quickly become overwhelming and it becomes easy for the social worker to feel ineffective. (more…)
For most students earning either an undergraduate or a graduate degree in social work, the field work placement is a significant part of their 
As both a social worker and someone who teaches yoga, I’ve been asked which is recommended for real change and inner growth. People complain of friends who have been in psychotherapy for years yet seemed to have made no progress. It is true that for some, therapy can become a routine and may be used as a setting to blame others, get validations for one’s point of view or find an outlet to vent. 
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is a nonprofit organization responsible for accrediting institutions of social work education in the United States, including graduate and undergraduate programs, social welfare agencies, and professional institutions. CSWE has existed since 1952, which the organization began discussing ways to regulate social work education and provide professional standards. CSWE has developed extensive rules and regulations for any