There’s a lot of different types of mental health support out there. It can be overwhelming to try and figure out which one is right for you. That’s why in today’s blog, I’m sharing a quick breakdown of the most common types of mental health support you can receive.

If you’ve been following along on my social media, you’ll know that my life has seen some pretty major changes recently. As of August 15, 2022, I officially started my graduate school career with the University of Waterloo to obtain my Master’s of Social Work (MSW)!!! It’s an exciting new chapter of my professional journey, but one that means a big shift in my life over the next year.

Social work is probably one of the most misunderstood professions. Social workers are constantly faced with barriers that make it difficult to fulfil our mandates, from unrealistic systematic expectations to societal stigmas about what it is we actually do. But honestly? I love being a social worker everyday. Today I want to share with you some of the reasons why I love being a social worker, specifically working as a psychotherapist in private practice.

I’ve been asked many times what it’s like to be a caregiver. People who have never experienced the role are curious about what it entails. How it feels to support a friend or loved one, or how it feels if you have made caregiving your career. The questions are always interesting to me, because there are many aspects of my identity that come into play.

A theme that comes up a lot during Social Work Month and Social Work Week is the impact of working in such a high-stress field and navigating what sometimes feels like impossibly high caseloads. So I’m going to share some boundaries I try to maintain in my practice to stave off the burnout. I’m not perfect, and these boundaries are hard work, but the effort to implement and maintain them are what truly counts.

Today I’m going to be sharing some self-care tips specifically for social workers. We are currently practicing in a time of incredible chaos, and many of the other social workers that I am lucky to call friends or colleagues are all expressing the same thing: burnout. And so now more than ever, it is important to take a step back and make sure that our self-care toolbox is as diverse and equipped as possible.

For Social Work Month, today’s blog is going to give you an overview about social work, what is needed to work in the social work profession, and where you can find out more about social workers.

I have known from a very young age that I wanted a career that focused on helping people. So, really, social work was more of a calling than a career choice.

Social work is a practice-based profession that responds to the needs of individuals, groups, and communities by addressing barriers, inequality, and injustice. One of social work’s primary principles is the pursuit of social justice.

Welcome to the Simply Social Work Blog! Read on to learn more about what kind of mental health content you can expect.