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Transferring an international social work degree to the United States can feel like navigating a maze. Different education systems, licensing requirements, and professional standards create challenges for social workers trained abroad who want to practice in the US. Yet, with the right information and preparation, you can make this transition smoother and open doors to a rewarding career in American social work. This guide breaks down the key steps and practical tips to help

You’ve probably asked yourself this at least once: “Is this job the problem…or am I?” Maybe you’re exhausted all the time, or more irritable than usual. Maybe the 'Sunday Scaries' feel extra heavy…like dread. And then comes the self-doubt: Am I just bad at my job? Am I not resilient enough? Do I just need better coping skills? As helping professionals, we are great at pointing out structural factors that negatively impact our clients; naming for others what they may struggle

Fresh out of university with my MSW, in my first full-time role as a social worker in child welfare, the 'theory' of burnout quickly became lived reality in practice. “Self-care” was a standing agenda item in supervision. We attended trainings where it was framed as essential to our success. Yet the emotional, psychological, and physical strain continued to build - regardless of how many times the word resilience was repeated. I internalised the message quickly: if I was stru