Tag: professional development
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How to Choose CEs That Actually Improve Your Practice
Read more: How to Choose CEs That Actually Improve Your PracticeMost social workers don’t struggle to find continuing education. They struggle to find CEs that feel worth the time. You finish a course, download the certificate, and then… nothing really changes. Your work looks the same. Your decision-making feels the same. The CE met a requirement, but it didn’t move the needle. That’s not a…
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What Is SWTP CEUs? Affordable, ACE-Approved Continuing Education for Social Workers
Read more: What Is SWTP CEUs? Affordable, ACE-Approved Continuing Education for Social WorkersIf you’ve landed here while searching for SWTP CEUs, you’re in the right place. SWTP CEUs is an ASWB ACE-approved provider (Provider #2486), offering affordable, self-paced continuing education for social workers nationwide. The site come courtesy of the team behind Social Work Test Prep (SWTP), trusted by tens of thousands of social workers since 2010.…
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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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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…