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Two USC professors argue that tackling health care issues from the crossroads of social work and nursing can help us better understand their sociocultural causes—and deploy new, more effective solutions for addressing them.
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Due to the emotional nature of their jobs, social workers and nurses can be especially susceptible to the negative mental and physical effects of stress. During National Stress Awareness Month, tackle stress head-on with a number of practical self-care methods.
To a certain degree, everyone experiences stress: we feel nervous meeting with a job interviewer, have anxiety about making it to an appointment on time or feel ourselves holding our breath while watching a tense basketball game. These are all normal, everyday stressors.
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Dawn Joosten-Hagye, clinical associate professor at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, and Elizabeth Semanova, director of operations at Integrated MD Care, specialize in end of life care, and share why it is so critical to provide comfort for terminally ill individuals and their loved ones.
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. If someone you know is struggling with a gambling addiction, these intervention methods can be the first step toward recovery.
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As acts of mass violence in schools become all too common, USC professor David Schonfeld shares his insights into how best to facilitate recovery for young people who have been affected by tragedy.
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A journalist with a mission, a champion of child protective services, and an innovative advocate for the professionalization of social work were all recognized for their significant contributions to society at the 32nd Annual Awards Reception of the California Social Welfare Archives, held March 7, 2018, at the Radisson Hotel Los Angeles at USC.
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What does a nonprofit manager actually do? How can an MSW degree help graduates find careers in the nonprofit world?
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Grant writing is an essential skill in many areas of social work. So how does the process work, and can pursuing an MSW help you to secure funding for your organization down the line?
Graduates of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work often move into positions where grant writing is part and parcel of the job. Whether they work within the government, a community, a foundation or a trust, social workers at the mezzo or macro level will inevitably be called upon to write and submit grants at some point in their careers.
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If your mental or physical health is suffering, a lack of sleep may be to blame. Are you getting enough shuteye?
Sleep is considered both reparative and restorative, and a full night’s sleep is essential to our overall health and well-being. But with the frenzied pace of work, social obligations and family demands, many people find that they are not getting the proper rest they need on a nightly basis.
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If you have ever considered a career as a school social worker, and are wondering what exactly this position entails, we have the answers.
A degree in social work can open doors to a myriad of careers paths and job opportunities. If you are interested in working with the younger set, few fields are as impactful as school social work. From helping children build social skills to creating community guidelines that address problematic behavior, these professionals ensure the mental and emotional wellbeing of children of all ages and backgrounds.