Last March in honor of National Social Work Month, we asked “What Inspired MSW@USC Students to Become Social Workers?” This year, we want to know what do social workers do to keep going through good times and bad?
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If you’re looking for a career with meaning, job satisfaction and an abundance of options, consider social work. Social workers are individuals who …
Last month MSW@USC held a Suicide Prevention and Awareness Blog Day, and we asked you to share your experiences by blogging about the importance of raising awareness around this critical …
Temple Grandin is a celebrity for many reasons. She revolutionized the cattle industry with her cattle handling facility designs and insight. Her ability to “think like the cows” was beautifully …
An article on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) website details research on some of the ways deployment can distress service members, their spouses and their children. The VA reports …
A career in both human services and social work will provide you with a great way to get involved in social good and allow you to fulfill your goals of …
Social workers interested in networking may find the perspective of businessman Ivan Misner helpful. Misner is the founder and current chairman of BNI International, a global networking company, and chairman …
Entering graduate school has been an exciting part of my academic career. After the first semester, I quickly realized that the extracurricular activities I was able to partake in while …
Hotlines, or helplines, provide different types of support over the phone, from information, advice and referrals to crisis intervention services for those in distress. Hotline work is …