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Mediation and human services worker10/5/2011Prof 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 micro9/29/2011Prof 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 medicine9/27/2011Prof 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 next9/20/2011Prof 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 Work9/9/2011Prof 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 ...
question8/22/2011Prof 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!!!8/11/2011Prof 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 worker8/4/2011Prof 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 question7/6/2011Prof 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 work6/23/2011Prof 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?4/16/2011Elizabeth 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 programs4/5/2011Elizabeth 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 programs4/5/2011Elizabeth 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 ...
Hi4/4/2011Elizabeth 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 Psych3/25/2011Elizabeth 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 D3/25/2011Elizabeth 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/research3/22/2011Elizabeth 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 Concentration3/17/2011Elizabeth 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_accreditation2/21/2011Elizabeth 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 Work2/17/2011Elizabeth 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 work2/13/2011Elizabeth 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 Creed2/13/2011Elizabeth 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: ...
professionalism2/2/2011Elizabeth 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?1/30/2011Elizabeth 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 Degree1/21/2011Elizabeth 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 PsyD1/18/2011Elizabeth 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 path1/17/2011Elizabeth 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 Jobs1/17/2011Elizabeth 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 Bereavement1/14/2011Elizabeth 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 worker1/4/2011Elizabeth 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 change1/2/2011Elizabeth 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 ...
unemployment12/14/2010Hank 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?12/10/2010Hank 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 Training11/19/2010Hank 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 work11/4/2010Hank 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?10/20/2010Hank 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 work10/18/2010Hank 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 work10/17/2010Hank 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 Experience10/16/2010Hank 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 Experience10/16/2010Hank 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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