New Research-Based Guide Calls for Social Work Field Education Overhaul to Prevent Burnout

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 19:03:56 +0000

New York, NY – 2025   The emotional toll of a social work education is greater than most comprehend. In Burnout in Social Work Field Education: Mitigating the Risk, Dr. Mary Powell makes a critical call to action for schools of social work, educators, and agencies to meet what she calls a "neglected crisis" burnout during student field placements. Based on emerging research, firsthand experience, and years of clinical supervision, the book provides a map for structural change and student resilience.