A Comparison of UK and US Social Work

🎥 Collaboration Video: Navigating Social Work Realities from a UK and US Perspective 🤝

🔹 Meet Shara Ruffin:
Shara Ruffin is an independently licensed clinical social worker and former psychotherapist from the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her impressive background includes a Bachelor's degree in social work from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a Master's degree in social work from Howard University School of Social Work. Shara's expertise spans grief counseling, personality disorders, family trauma, compassion fatigue, military counseling, mindfulness meditation, ADHD, and anxiety. She is also a Board Certified Tele-mental Health Provider.

Currently, Shara is the visionary Founder and CEO of "Journey To Licensure," a consulting company that offers wellness, clinical supervision, and professional development coaching to support social workers through licensure examinations. Notably, her company was featured in Business Insider, and she's recognised as a LinkedIn Advisor, having received the prestigious "Top 15 LinkedIn Expert in Philadelphia in 2023" award.

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🔹 Collaboration Highlights:
In this video, Kayleigh and Shara delve deep into various aspects of the social work profession, shedding light on essential topics including:

Licensing and qualification requirements
Regulatory requirements in the field
Pay differences among social workers
The intricate roles and specialisations within social work
The multifaceted responsibilities of social workers
A comparative analysis of social work in the USA and the UK
Addressing challenges in the profession
Compassion fatigue and its impact
The intersection of social work with ADHD and mental health

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