Yodit Betru

Dr. Yodit Betru, a licensed clinical social worker, has practiced in various settings, including schools, shelters, jails, child welfare agencies, and private and public mental health agencies. Currently, she’s a college professor and director of the master of social work program at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in trauma, race-based stress, and homelessness. She maintains a small private counseling practice and serves on the boards of community organizations aiding women, children, and families.

Articles & Books From Yodit Betru

Becoming A Social Worker For Dummies
Be an agent of positive change with a rewarding career in social work Social workers are trained to address major social issues and provide therapeutic services for children, youth, and families. Becoming a Social Worker for Dummies will introduce you to this empowering profession and teach you about the fulfilling career paths that focus on improving community and society.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 12-21-2023
If you’re interested in becoming a social worker, you need to start by understanding what exactly social work is. When you understand the helping process social workers use, you’ll be able to approach your work thoughtfully, regardless of whether you’re working with individuals, families or groups, or communities or systems.