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Denise Burnette explains ways that working longer can positively benefit your health.

Understanding the positive ways that working longer can impact your health and your bank account is key to gaining perspective on our evolving work landscape. Denise Burnette, Ph.D., Samuel S. Wurtzel Endowed Faculty Chair in Social Work, Ph.D. Program Director and Professor in the School of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University, says delaying retirement can have a slew of positive impacts.
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Rebecca Gomez discusses ways social workers can be mindful about their own self-care.

For those in helping professions like social work in order to build sustainable habits, you need to be able to connect with your best self even when nothing is going right. Rebecca Gomez, PhD, LCSW, is the interim dean and an associate professor at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work. Gomez discusses in this article how self-care solutions are external treatments for an internal situation. Your feelings. They can soothe and remedy bad feelings as you navigate through tough situations.
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Understanding Social Welfare Policy

Social welfare policy ensures that members of a society can meet their most basic needs. Explore social welfare policy examples and social workers’ role in it.
A clinical social worker leads a group therapy session.

The Growing Importance of the Clinical Social Worker

Demand for mental health services is growing. Explore the role of a clinical social worker and discover how they can help fill gaps in mental health care.
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The Role of an Immigration Social Worker

The U.S. is a nation of immigrants, yet immigrating to the U.S. is a complex process rife with challenges. Many immigrants, including children and families, need safety, shelter, transportation and legal counsel as they resettle and build their new lives. An immigration social worker assists immigrants in accessing the resources they need to thrive and […]
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What Does A Military Social Worker Do?

Explore the duties and career path of a military social worker, and learn how they can make a profound impact on the lives of soldiers and their families.
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How to Advance Your Social Work Career

Are you seeking social work career advancement? Explore how education, licensing and certification can help you become the social work leader you aspire to be.
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Climate Change and Mental Health: How Social Workers Can Make an Impact

Research shows a connection between climate change and mental health issues. Discover how social workers are helping individuals and communities cope.
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What Is Reproductive Justice? Exploring the Role of Social Workers

Reproductive justice requires the expansion and protection of reproductive rights. Discover what reproductive justice is and how social workers can promote it.
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The Importance of Advocacy in Social Work

Social workers are instrumental in supporting the underserved and advancing human rights. Explore the impact of advocacy in social work throughout history.