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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Mediation and human services worker | 10/5/2011 | Prof Swapan Garain |
| Q: The role of the human services worker based on national trends of mediation? How future mediation ... A: Meditation is considered very effective therapy at individual, group as well as community lever ... | ||
| micro, mezzo and micro | 9/29/2011 | Prof Swapan Garain |
| Q: how is micro, mezzo and macro interventions applied in the field of social work with older people?. ... A: In practicing social work with older people, micro interventions may include counseling services for ... | ||
| Mphil in community medicine | 9/27/2011 | Prof Swapan Garain |
| Q: I would like to know the scope of Mphil in community medicine and what is the scope of ... A: BBA, or some para medical course? What have you done at the PG level? As a general feedback, you ... | ||
| im not sure what to do next | 9/20/2011 | Prof Swapan Garain |
| Q: i am applying to go to collage this year , i have the grades I'm just not sure what my next step ... A: Hallo! Be cool! Social Work is a noble profession wherein you are trained to serve the ... | ||
| Forensic Social Work | 9/9/2011 | Prof Swapan Garain |
| Q: I recently completed my masters in social work. I am interested in forensic social work but I don't ... A: Forensic Social Work refers to application of social work to questions and issues related to law and ... | ||
| question | 8/22/2011 | Prof Swapan Garain |
| Q: I became reacquainted with this lady after not seeing her for a very long time. We didn't know each ... A: I must thank you for sharing your dilemma for getting a professional perspective. First of all it ... | ||
| Help me!!! | 8/11/2011 | Prof Swapan Garain |
| Q: My Question for you...I am currently on my first year of doing my 3 year Social Work Degree..I ... A: You can take up a job after completing your degree. Right now you are in the first year. As you ... | ||
| social service worker | 8/4/2011 | Prof Swapan Garain |
| Q: Do you have any information about the legal aspect of a social services worker? In other word the ... A: Firstly you need to be a qualified social worker holding a degree in Social work like BSW or MSW. In ... | ||
| tough social work question | 7/6/2011 | Prof Swapan Garain |
| Q: What is the importance of social class to a social worker? A: Social class is a sociological term and it refers to a notional classification of people of a ... | ||
| social work | 6/23/2011 | Prof Swapan Garain |
| Q: im 26 and have studied pyschology but have now decided i want to study to become a social worker, ... A: Enroll for a BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) or MSW (master of Social Work) course in a Social Work ... | ||
| Advanced generalist or child/family concentration? | 4/16/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I am having difficulty choosing the school I'd like to attend for my MSW degree. I have my undergrad ... A: Since you have read some of my answers you probably know what I'll say. What is important is that ... | ||
| advice about graduate school MSW programs | 4/5/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I have a question. I am applying to graduate school for next Fall 2012 and I need some out of the ... A: Many direct practice social work courses would help you with counseling skills. First you need to ... | ||
| advice about graduate school MSW programs | 4/5/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I have a question. I am applying to graduate school for next Fall 2012 and I need some out of the ... A: It looks like you have thought out things well. The most important thing you can show an entry panel ... | ||
| Hi | 4/4/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I'm on my way to obtaining a BA in social work. Can i have my MBA in sociology/psychology? A: If you want to be a social worker, a BSW is a good way to start. However, you would then want a MSW ... | ||
| LCSW vs. Clinical Psych | 3/25/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I was also wondering if you were able to provide a true estimate of starting salaries for MSW or ... A: That is a very tough question. I have found that there is great variation in salaries for MSWs... ... | ||
| Now considering MSW after being on the path to Psy D | 3/25/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I have two questions but if this one is too long I will post a second time. I am writing because I ... A: I might have more to say on this one. Since you are leaning toward working with social problems, it ... | ||
| stats/research | 3/22/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I would like to know things like how much the federal govt spends/state spends on foster care. How ... A: That is a tough one. Did your book cite a reference for the statistic? They should have. You might ... | ||
| MSW Programs: Concentration or No Concentration | 3/17/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I am currently deciding on two different MSW programs. One offers a choice between several ... A: I am surprised to hear that you have found a school without MSW "tracks" or "concentrations." ... | ||
| MSW_accreditation | 2/21/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I'm from India,living in USA since 3 years and got accreditation from CSWE for my MSW,which was ... A: I believe you are asking about licensure. Each state has different rules. Licensure is ... | ||
| Human Services vs. Social Work | 2/17/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: Next year, I'm planning to enroll at a University to obtain my BA. My chosen career of choice is ... A: If there is no BSW program, that would be a likely course of study. The professional social work ... | ||
| feild of social work | 2/13/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: i am currently in university for my BA in psych. I am very interested in social work. I was ... A: In the US most social workers get a MSW degree which is considered the professional level degreee ... | ||
| Social Worker Creed | 2/13/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I am the Office Assistant for a group of 6 Social Workers and would like to put some things together ... A: I am not sure what you mean by creed. Is it the SW Code of Ethics? Here is an article on SW Month: ... | ||
| professionalism | 2/2/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: social work in the eastern part of Africa or even in Africa is unrecognized by the people we live ... A: Since I am based in the US, I am not a good one to answer this question. You can join our listserv, ... | ||
| Can I do external course for social work? | 1/30/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I am an IT professional. I am really interested in doing social work,but having no idea how to start ... A: If you are in the US, you can do distance learning for BSW and MSW courses. It all depends on the ... | ||
| Social Work Degree | 1/21/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I have been researching the field of becoming a social worker. I live in Louisiana and the it seems ... A: In order to avoid taking additional coursework in preparation for a MSW, I'd suggest working on your ... | ||
| MSW versus PsyD | 1/18/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: Elizabeth, I am wondering if you can provide me with some of your insight. I am 24 years old and ... A: It sounds like there are two issues... one short-term and one long-term. Short term is the financial ... | ||
| Plotting a long term career path | 1/17/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I have the opportunity to take a certificate program in Trauma and Bereavement counseling to add to ... A: You have a lot of good questions. I invite you to join our free listserv on ... | ||
| In Demand Social Work Jobs | 1/17/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I have the opportunity to take a certificate program in Trauma and Bereavement counseling to add to ... A: School social work is kind of iffy as not all districts require school social workers. They may open ... | ||
| Trauma and Bereavement | 1/14/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I have the opportunity to take a certificate program in Trauma and Bereavement counseling to add to ... A: My apology for this late answer, Anna. I am traveling. I think bereavement is a part of life and so ... | ||
| school social worker | 1/4/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I have an LMSW and when I went to school i was interested in mental health so my internships were in ... A: I am sorry to be so late in answering this question. I was out of town. I believe that your ... | ||
| career change | 1/2/2011 | Elizabeth Rose, MSW |
| Q: I am 52 with a BA, MEd and PGCE. I am considering training to become a social worker and am trying ... A: I am based in the US so my answer will be biased. In the US, you must have a degree in Social Work ... | ||
| unemployment | 12/14/2010 | Hank Hokamp |
| Q: I was wondering could u tell me how unemployment is affecting families today? why this problem is of ... A: Oleg: Harvard economist Larry Katz wrote the essay, hot shot. There's a citation in the ... | ||
| Am I cut out for social work? | 12/10/2010 | Hank Hokamp |
| Q: Things I think might help me: I love people in general, listening to them, and helping them. ... A: People learn about life through experience, Alyssa, which leads to wisdom. Since you have ... | ||
| Social work and Parent Training | 11/19/2010 | Hank Hokamp |
| Q: I am currently writing a paper about the "Positive Effects of Parent Training on Abusive Parents". ... A: Brianna: Your"Positive Effects of Parent Training on Abusive Parents". Parent Mnagement ... | ||
| social work | 11/4/2010 | Hank Hokamp |
| Q: explain the concept,philosophy,scope and dimensions and types of voluntary action (social work) A: Good Morning, Sufia. Contact the following: Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a Central ... | ||
| What degree should I go for? | 10/20/2010 | Hank Hokamp |
| Q: How you doing sir? I appreciate the time you offer to answer questions for others swell as mines. ... A: Calvin. I'm giving you a short answer: Get a degree in Business Administration. You'll have ... | ||
| social work | 10/18/2010 | Hank Hokamp |
| Q: what roles do social workers play in development of the countries? A: The power of educational institutions, relative to that of the larger culture, William, can be ... | ||
| Empowerment and Self determination in Social work | 10/17/2010 | Hank Hokamp |
| Q: I've read a lot of texts on the empowerment of service users and sometimes the word self-determined ... A: SELF-DETERMINATION, Laura, is a combination of skills, knowledge and beliefs that enable a ... | ||
| Social Work - Work Experience | 10/16/2010 | Hank Hokamp |
| Q: I have an AS in Criminal Justice (emphasis in Criminal Justice) from a NJ County college and a BS in ... A: I just finished sending you a follow-up at the bottom of my answer. You probably have it by now. ... | ||
| Social Work - Work Experience | 10/16/2010 | Hank Hokamp |
| Q: I have an AS in Criminal Justice (emphasis in Criminal Justice) from a NJ County college and a BS in ... A: If I was an employer, I'd employ you now. Your education and experience are beyond repoach but ... | ||
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