Author: Will
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7 CE Topics Every New Supervisor Should Take (And Why)
Read more: 7 CE Topics Every New Supervisor Should Take (And Why)Stepping into supervision is one of the biggest transitions in a social worker’s career. It’s rewarding—and challenging. You’re now responsible not only for your own ethical practice but also for helping others build theirs. The right continuing education courses can make that shift more confident, informed, and sustainable. Here are seven CE topics that help…
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How Social Workers Integrate CBT with Social Justice Values
Read more: How Social Workers Integrate CBT with Social Justice ValuesAdapted from the SWTP CE course Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Social Workers. One of the most common questions social workers ask about CBT is whether it truly fits our profession’s values. If social work is rooted in social justice, how does a method focused on changing individual thoughts and behaviors help dismantle systemic oppression?…
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What Makes a Quality CE? Red Flags to Avoid
Read more: What Makes a Quality CE? Red Flags to AvoidNot all continuing education is created equal. For social workers, high-quality CEUs aren’t just about checking a box for license renewal—they’re about learning something that truly strengthens practice, aligns with our values, and supports ethical, evidence-based care. At SWTP CEUs, every course is built to meet the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing…
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Know the Signs: Types and Indicators of Child Abuse
Read more: Know the Signs: Types and Indicators of Child AbuseWhen you walk into the community center that Thursday morning, you immediately notice Keisha sitting alone in the corner. She’s twelve—usually lively and full of conversation—but today she seems smaller somehow. As you get closer, you see what looks like a healing cut on her lip and faint scratches on her forearms. “What happened, Keisha?”…
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Meeting the Moment: Ethics in a Digital Age
Read more: Meeting the Moment: Ethics in a Digital AgeTimes aren’t just changing—they’ve changed. Social work has shifted from paper files and office visits to encrypted portals, video calls, text messages, and AI-assisted documentation. A typical day might now include reviewing a midnight crisis text, running back-to-back telehealth sessions, and updating notes with predictive software. This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about fundamentally different ways…
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Motivational Interviewing for Social Workers
Read more: Motivational Interviewing for Social WorkersMotivational Interviewing (MI) has become one of the most powerful ways social workers help clients move from ambivalence to action. Whether you’re supporting behavior change, addressing substance use, or improving engagement, MI’s collaborative, client-centered approach works across settings. In 2025, with growing attention on burnout and resistance, MI matters more than ever—for clients and for…
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CEs That Actually Make You Better at Your Job
Read more: CEs That Actually Make You Better at Your JobYou’re sitting at your kitchen table at 11 PM, clicking through yet another PowerPoint about “boundaries in social work.” The narrator’s monotone voice explains that “boundaries are important” and “dual relationships can be problematic.” You already know this. You learned it in grad school, you’ve lived it in practice, and you still have 45 minutes…