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003: Social Work As a Calling [Interview with Les Harris]
In this episode, our guest Les Harris breaks down what a career in social work looks like.
He discusses:
- How lifelong learning has helped him in his career
- The importance of mental health
- The rewarding nature of the social work field
- Insights to help high school students see the importance of education
Les Harris is an LCSW with nearly 30 years of experience helping both adults and children who have experienced trauma. He has educated both foster parents and caseworkers on using effective behavioral intervention strategies to manage challenging conditions. He owns and operates Harris Counseling & Consulting Services where he has provided over 20 years of counseling to individuals, groups, and families. He has a BA in Social Science from Boise State University, an MSS from Utah State University, and an MSW from University of Utah. Join us as we have a chat with Les about how education has impacted his life and the lives of those he has helped through his private practice and his career.
Not sure if online education will work for you or your student? We are doing FREE consultation calls now: www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat
Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey's book What Happened to You?: https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180
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In this episode, our guest Les Harris breaks down what a career in social work looks like.
He discusses:
- How lifelong learning has helped him in his career
- The importance of mental health
- The rewarding nature of the social work field
- Insights to help high school students see the importance of education
Les Harris is an LCSW with nearly 30 years of experience helping both adults and children who have experienced trauma. He has educated both foster parents and caseworkers on using effective behavioral intervention strategies to manage challenging conditions. He owns and operates Harris Counseling & Consulting Services where he has provided over 20 years of counseling to individuals, groups, and families. He has a BA in Social Science from Boise State University, an MSS from Utah State University, and an MSW from University of Utah. Join us as we have a chat with Les about how education has impacted his life and the lives of those he has helped through his private practice and his career.
Not sure if online education will work for you or your student? We are doing FREE consultation calls now: www.mountainpointacademy.com/letschat
Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey's book What Happened to You?: https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180