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10 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as a Career w/ Sera Gray
Discover your career: http://www.UnboxingCareersPodcast.com
ON THIS EPISODE: Sera Gray, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and therapist, explains the wide range of career options available, including working as administrators, educators, and therapists. She shares her own journey of discovering her passion for social work after initially studying journalism. Sera also discusses her decision to specialize in working with the neurodivergent population and the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment. Sera provides valuable advice for students and professionals in the field of social work and discusses the importance of exploring different classes and organizations in high school and college. Sera discusses self-care, personal growth, job interviews, and dispels misconceptions about social work — and a whole lot more!
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WHAT WE DISCUSS:
★ Sera's Journey from Journalism to Social Work
★ Finding the Right Career Path
★ Work-Life Balance in Different Social Work Settings
★ Specializing in Working with the Neurodivergent Population
★ Advice for High School Students Interested in Social Work
★ Exploring Classes and Organizations
★ Authenticity and Support in Job Interviews and Supervision
★ Dispelling Misconceptions about Social Work
★ Being Mindful of Injustice and Corruption in Organizations
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★★ CONNECT WITH SERA ★★
WILD LOTUS THERAPY: https://www.wildlotustherapy.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wildlotustherapyarizona/
★★ CONNECT WITH US ★★
WEBSITE: http://www.UnboxingCareersPodcast.com
INSTAGRAM: Unboxingcareerspodcast
X: https://x.com/unboxingcareers
📦 Special thanks to http://www.ThoughtfulCollection.com 📦
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TAKEAWAYS:
★ Licensed clinical social workers have a wide range of career options, including administration, education, and therapy.
★ It's common for people to change their career paths, so it's important to support and encourage exploration.
★ Proper diagnosis and treatment are crucial for individuals in the neurodivergent population.
★ High school students interested in social work should take classes in psychology, sociology, human development, and diversity and inclusion.
★ Supporting and exploring diverse interests can help students discover their passion and career path. Explore different classes and organizations in high school and college to discover your interests and passions.
★ Prioritize self-care and personal growth, including taking art or movement classes and seeking therapy.
★ Be authentic in job interviews and find a supportive supervisor.
★ Dispelling misconceptions about social work, such as the limited scope of work and the belief that social workers can't make money.
★ Be aware of the presence of injustice and corruption in some organizations and trust your intuition when evaluating potential employers.
★ Be aware of the presence of injustice and corruption in some organizations and trust your intuition when evaluating potential employers.
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Discover your career: http://www.UnboxingCareersPodcast.com
ON THIS EPISODE: Sera Gray, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and therapist, explains the wide range of career options available, including working as administrators, educators, and therapists. She shares her own journey of discovering her passion for social work after initially studying journalism. Sera also discusses her decision to specialize in working with the neurodivergent population and the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment. Sera provides valuable advice for students and professionals in the field of social work and discusses the importance of exploring different classes and organizations in high school and college. Sera discusses self-care, personal growth, job interviews, and dispels misconceptions about social work — and a whole lot more!
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WHAT WE DISCUSS:
★ Sera's Journey from Journalism to Social Work
★ Finding the Right Career Path
★ Work-Life Balance in Different Social Work Settings
★ Specializing in Working with the Neurodivergent Population
★ Advice for High School Students Interested in Social Work
★ Exploring Classes and Organizations
★ Authenticity and Support in Job Interviews and Supervision
★ Dispelling Misconceptions about Social Work
★ Being Mindful of Injustice and Corruption in Organizations
---------------------------------------------------------
★★ CONNECT WITH SERA ★★
WILD LOTUS THERAPY: https://www.wildlotustherapy.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wildlotustherapyarizona/
★★ CONNECT WITH US ★★
WEBSITE: http://www.UnboxingCareersPodcast.com
INSTAGRAM: Unboxingcareerspodcast
X: https://x.com/unboxingcareers
📦 Special thanks to http://www.ThoughtfulCollection.com 📦
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TAKEAWAYS:
★ Licensed clinical social workers have a wide range of career options, including administration, education, and therapy.
★ It's common for people to change their career paths, so it's important to support and encourage exploration.
★ Proper diagnosis and treatment are crucial for individuals in the neurodivergent population.
★ High school students interested in social work should take classes in psychology, sociology, human development, and diversity and inclusion.
★ Supporting and exploring diverse interests can help students discover their passion and career path. Explore different classes and organizations in high school and college to discover your interests and passions.
★ Prioritize self-care and personal growth, including taking art or movement classes and seeking therapy.
★ Be authentic in job interviews and find a supportive supervisor.
★ Dispelling misconceptions about social work, such as the limited scope of work and the belief that social workers can't make money.
★ Be aware of the presence of injustice and corruption in some organizations and trust your intuition when evaluating potential employers.
★ Be aware of the presence of injustice and corruption in some organizations and trust your intuition when evaluating potential employers.