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Navigating Dual Relationships in Social Work: Ethics, Challenges, and Responsible Practice

Dual relationships in social work are common, especially in small communities, but they risk blurring boundaries and affecting objectivity. Learn the NASW ethical standards, the difference between boundary crossings and violations, and principles for responsible practice to keep clients safe and maintain trust.

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Silent Wounds: Rethinking Healing in Black Communities

Dive into a reflection on trauma, identity, and healing within Black communities. Inspired by a documentary screening, this post examines how gun culture, social issues, and media intersect with mental health challenges. It calls for inclusive, community-driven healing spaces that acknowledge disenfranchised grief and the impact of race-based trauma.

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