News Archive
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Military researchers from USC and King’s College London came together at a recent symposium with the goal of advancing innovation in the field.
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According DSW candidate Mario Espitia, addressing a patient’s physical and psychological symptoms from a holistic standpoint can aid in improving their quality of life.
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Nicholas Barr, USC PhD ‘18, is using mindfulness-based interventions to treat trauma within military and homeless youth populations.
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Mitigate your risk for experiencing secondary trauma and burnout by implementing these tips for promoting mental wellbeing while working in a demanding social services role.
Improving the wellbeing of others and ensuring every person’s basic human needs are met are among the principal goals of social services and mental health care work.
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Meet some of the outstanding military track MSWs from the class of 2019.
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Social work PhD candidate Cary Klemmer advocates for systemic change in U.S. schools to protect LGBTQ youth from violence and stigma.
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While nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant (PA) professions both offer autonomy, responsibility and competitive salaries, there are clear differences between PA vs. NP careers. Here, we’ll examine the NP vs. PA career path to better understand the difference between PA and NP External link roles, specifically educational requirements, scope of practice and career outlook.
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Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) is one of several social work licenses granted by states nationwide, although the actual title may vary by state. An LCSW is a practitioner who has been approved by a state licensing board External link to provide comprehensive mental health services and assume greater responsibilities than a social worker who is not licensed.
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At Pan American Bank in East Los Angeles, two USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work students helped build a financial literacy program External link to teach the predominantly Latino community how to become more financially savvy through budgeting and saving.
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A career in social work requires compassion and dedication to serving vulnerable populations. Earning a Master of Social Work degree can help to provide the knowledge and skill set necessary to embark on a fulfilling career in the field.