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Strategies for Success in Social Work (SSSW)

Your social work program will teach you theory and foundational skills—but it won’t teach you how to survive social work. That’s where Strategies for Success in Social Work (SSSW) comes in.

Led by Marcy Pullard, LCSW, a clinical social worker with over 30 years of diverse experience across settings, populations, and roles, SSSW is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning, field placement, and professional practice. Whether you're enrolled in an in-person or online academic program; whether you landed a competitive internship or one that leaves much to be desired, this space will provide knowledge you need to develop into a confident, competent clinician.

With a unique blend of insight as a supervisor, professor, and coach, I’m here to guide and support you throughout your academic program and as you transition into the professional world.

SSSW members gain access to:
  • Monthly training sessions that supplement your academic learning with practical, real-life scenarios and strategies.
  • Bonus quarterly events featuring live coaching, Q&A, role-plays, mock interviews, and guest conversations with seasoned social work professionals.

Enrollment fee is for ONE YEAR (12 months)

requests & recommendations are welcomed

Sample List of Subjects for Monthly Sessions

Descriptive Documentation

Risk Assessment for Rookies

Assessing Basic vs. Clinical Needs

Understanding the MSE

The BPSE Interplay

Utilizing Supervision

Meet the instructor

Marcy Pullard, LCSW

Marcy is a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience.  She is a documentation expert, who specializes in assessment of crisis situations.  She is currently a practicing crisis response clinician and emergency psychiatric evaluator. She is a university BSW/MSW field practicum education faculty, who also provides training, and coaching to social workers. 

From the learning agreement to the interview for your next internship or your first position, you will have access to an expert in the field of social work, who will provide training, coaching and mentorship.    
Patrick Jones - Course author
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