Father earns MSW degree in memory of his son
Almost four years ago, Alex Fucheon's humvee blew up while he was completing a military tour in Afghanistan, KWCH 12 Eyewitness News reports. It was around that time that his father, Bob Fucheon,...
View ArticleSocial worker enters grant competition
Yvette Hicks, who has an MSW degree, recently proposed a Pepsi Refresh Project to convince more teens to engage in education instead of violence and crime, the News-Democrat reports. Using this...
View ArticleSocial worker releases book about using animals to deal with grief
Debra Stang, who has a master's degree in social work, recently released a book titled Hospice Tails: The Animal Companions Who Journey with Hospice Patients and Their Families. The professional said...
View ArticleVirginia legislation requires social workers to earn bachelor’s, master’s...
In January, the Virginia General Assembly met to discuss a bill that would require most social workers to earn either a bachelor's or a master's degree in social work as well as complete the license...
View ArticleConnecticut social worker honored with Healthcare Hero award
Sarah Zaglifa, who has a master's degree in social work, was recently named a 2011 Healthcare Hero by the Connecticut Hospital Association at their annual meeting. Currently, Zaglifa is a social worker...
View ArticleFormer foster care child hopes to become a social worker
After spending her childhood in foster care, Danielle Johnson-Small hopes to pursue a social work career in order to help children who are in similar situations, the Tallahassee Democrat reports....
View ArticleCommutes can cause marital strain, but social workers can help
According to a recent study by researchers at Umea University, a long commute can raise employees' stress levels and can also damage their relationships, the Huffington Post reports. After surveying 2...
View ArticleSocial worker praises new reality television show
Actor Ryan O'Neal and his daughter Tatum have not spoken for the past 25 years. Now, in order to make another attempt at a relationship, the Oprah Winfrey Network will follow the family on the reality...
View ArticleNew York-based institute helps relatives of mentally ill individuals
According to the National Institute on Mental Health, about 5 percent of Americans have a serious mental illness, which may include behavioral or emotional disorders. While these conditions may make it...
View ArticleTexas social worker organizes art show for war veterans
Recently, licensed clinical social worker Teresa McCrary organized an art show with the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, the Killeen Daily Herald reports. However, unlike most exhibits of its kind,...
View ArticleWhy a Masters Degree in Social Work?
Social work is a profession for individuals with a strong desire to help improve people’s lives. Social workers assist people by helping them cope with a wide assortment of issues ranging from problems...
View ArticleOnline MSW Degree: What to look for
There are many factors you must consider when looking to pursue an online MSW degree. The University of New England’s School of Social Work recognizes this, and has designed a master’s degree in social...
View ArticleSocial Worker Degrees
Social work is a profession dedicated to improving the lives of people, groups, and society as a whole. Those who practice social work are highly trained individuals who have received the specialized...
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