Apr 5

Apr 5 Obtaining Your Social Work License in Washington p.2: Choosing a Track

Before you can get your associate license in Washington, you need to decide if you want an advanced license or independent license. Read on to see a table comparing the two.

Apr 5

Apr 5 Obtaining Your Social Work License in Washington p.1: Becoming a Social Work Associate

Ariana Lloyd

Wondering how to get your social work license so you can work in Washington? Read here.

Mar 20

Mar 20 Life After Grad School: Portland State University Edition

Ariana Lloyd

I’m facilitating a workshop at PSU April 26! Check out the topics, and let me know what else you’d like to hear about. We are going to have some fun.

Mar 17

Mar 17 Self-Compassion for Clinicians

Ariana Lloyd

Self-compassion is a way of relating to yourself and your humanity with kindness. Using it personally and professionally will help decrease symptoms of mental illness, particularly in regards to depression and anxiety.

Mar 10

Mar 10 Where Can I Get Clinical Supervision? (p.1 Agencies)

Ariana Lloyd

One place to find supervision is at your agency. Here’s a chart to show you who offers what.

Mar 9
Mar 9 How to Obtain Your Clinical Social Work Associate (CSWA) in Oregon

Ariana Lloyd

In order to practice social work in Oregon, you need a Clinical Social Work Associate license (CSWA). Here’s how to get one.

Mar 3

Mar 3 Reflection as a Clinical Practice (p.2)

Ariana Lloyd

Reflection is STILL your best friend. Let me explain some more. (PS part 1 is here)

One of the best tools you’ll have in your clinical work is developing the ability to regularly reflect on your work. As you develop this tool, do so with self-compassionate, non-judgmental mindfulness. You’ll get better results and clearer information as a result (and bonus: you’ll feel much better).