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Before we delve into the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and any ethical concerns, first let us try to understand the meaning of Tuskegee. According to Wikipedia, the name “Tuskegee” comes from Spanish “Tasquiqui”, which came from the Muskogee word “Taskeke”, a name of a Greek settlement at this site, meaning “warriors.” Tuskeegee is also a city … Read more
Social Work England (SWE) sets standards, holds a register, quality assures social work education and investigates complaints. Top 9 Social Work Books You Must Have in Your Library The A – Z Guide of Social Work Registration Some social work degree programs may only be offered through a university, college or higher education institute. Seventy-one … Read more
TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN In social work, there are a range of social work competencies. An understanding of these different types or forms of social work competencies can be helpful in supporting social workers to recognise the use of a range skills in any given situation. If you think about social work competencies … Read more
TRENDING CONTENT Essential social work skills include empathy, authenticity, resilience and respect. These skills help us cope with situations and meet the needs of service users or clients. However, the best coping mechanism in social work is definitely humour. Finding humour in situations that stress you out in social work releases endorphins and makes you … Read more
TRENDING CONTENT Social work burnout can affect the way we execute our role. It can cause social work stress, and a stressed social worker cannot perform their role effectively. What is social work burnout Do you ever feel tired after a long day of sleep? Or always feel helpless, as if there is nothing left … Read more
Making decisions may sometimes come as a challenge to some people. This may be due to an illness or tiredness, and the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) (2005) may be used as a decision support tool. Possible signs of limitation in mental capacity may include a brain injury, substance/alcohol misuse or a mental health problem. So … Read more
TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN What is a genogram? A genogram is a picture worth a thousand words! It offers a pictorial display of a person’s family relationships and medical history. What is genogram in social work? A genogram uses a set of symbols to help social workers understand family dynamics. It is a … Read more
TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIALWORKHAVEN.COM Discover 9 thought-provoking Netflix documentaries for social workers. Delve into the world of social work and take a sneak peek at the reality of this industry. Before we delve in, let’s first explore what a documentary is. In recent years, the documentary genre has radically developed and so it’s not a … Read more
In my younger years, I would start my day already upset as I felt each day was the same. As I matured, I learned that to become happy; I had to put in an effort myself in the form of self-help. I began telling myself things I wished the day will bring me. I maintained a positive … Read more
Are you a social worker daydreaming at work? Hypnotising the hands of the clock to move faster? Having problems with concentration at work? Yearning for the moment your workday is over so you have your freedom again? Or perhaps, you want to make time fly at work. TRENDING CONTENT ON SOCIAL WORK HAVEN My guess … Read more