Blogs are great for social workers because they help people with very challenging jobs to share the experience. You can read these blogs to see how other people deal with the problems all social workers face and to just feel like you are not alone. Here are 10 blogs every social worker should subscribe to.
SocialJerk
SocialJerk is a blog that tries to see the humorous side of social work. Her wit and sarcasm help to lighten the mood of the whole social worker experience while still giving you all the details. This social worker finds the humor where she can.
Social Work Tech Blog
The Social Work Tech Blog is your look into how technology and social work combine. Sometimes technology works in a social work setting for this blogger and sometimes it doesn’t. You get to find out the details here.
Neurology Social Worker
This blog is geared toward social workers who work in the field of neurology. Special attention is paid to those with Parkinson’s disease and other such movement disorders. This neurological perspective on social work and problems is something you need to check out.
10 Things Learned In 10 Years As A Social Worker
This single blog is one that every social worker should revisit time and time again. This blogger has managed to distill 10 years of lessons into a single blog and has done an admirable job. Whenever you find that you are having trouble dealing with being a social worker, refer back to this blog. You will find answers.
Social Worker In The South
Social Worker in the South is an intimate look at the life of a social worker. She talks about life as a social worker and how she feels when she suddenly finds herself without responsibilities for a bit. Her transition from one position to another is a good read.
The Nudge Patrol
The Nudge Patrol gives insight into the social work field along with helpful hints. One entry on how to handle difficult patients is extremely helpful. You will find posts on licensing and about situations that you may run into on the job.
Social Work Career Development
This blog says it wants to share information about becoming a social worker but it goes beyond this mission. You will find posts on therapeutic impasses, dealing with cancer in a loved one, and career advice.
Virtual Connections
This blog talks about technology in social work among other things. The entries on the emotional impact of virtual places are riveting.
The New Social Worker Blog
This blog covers an array of social work topics in no particular order but every post is a good read.
Social Workers Are Best For Care Transitions
Social Workers are Best for Care Transitions is a blog that talks about the role of social workers in care transitions. They do not always take on this role but there are clear benefits to having them do so, as this blog so eloquently explains.
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