Tag: social work practice
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Why Spirituality Matters in Social Work Practice
Read more: Why Spirituality Matters in Social Work Practice(This is an excerpt from the SWTP CEU course, Religious and Spiritual Competency for Social Workers.) A client sits across from you, grieving the sudden death of her husband. She keeps saying, “I just don’t understand why God would do this to me.” You nod, validate her pain, ask about her support system. But you…
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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…