Self-Care and Organizational Practices for School Social Worker Resilience

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Lou Paschall (Licensed School Social Worker and a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed School Social Worker and a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker, Manchester City Schools)

Self-Care and Organizational Practices for School Social Worker Resilience

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Lou Paschall (Licensed School Social Worker and a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed School Social Worker and a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker, Manchester City Schools)

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Oxford University Press Inc
20 February 2026

Age groups: adolescents; Social work; Education: care & counselling of students

Series: SSWAA Workshop Series

School-based practitioners, like other front-line mental health workers, have been under increased pressure and stress as the demand for their services continues to increase. Given the mental health provider shortage in the US, it is imperative that School Social Workers (SSWs) do not succumb to the pressures of the job and become unable to practice.

In Self-Care and Organizational Practices for School Social Worker Resilience, Lou Paschall examines the unique characteristics of SSW practice that challenge the wellbeing of practitioners. Including stories from Paschall's decades of experience as a practicing SSW, the book discusses Social Work within the education system and identifies various occupational hazards--from burnout and compassion fatigue to secondary traumatic stress and vicarious traumatization. To address these occupational hazards, Paschall consults the guiding ethical documents of the profession--The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics--to recommend practical strategies for individual self-care and professional self-advocacy, as well as organization-level strategies to promote SSW wellness. Paschall addresses the challenges that lead to SSW burnout, offers compassionate advice for SSWs and organizational leaders to ensure SSW wellbeing, and practical methods to promote SSW safety and resiliency.

By: Lou Paschall (Licensed School Social Worker and a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker Licensed School Social Worker and a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker Manchester City Schools)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 222g
ISBN: 9780197779040
ISBN 10: 0197779042
Series: SSWAA Workshop Series
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 20 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dedication Note to the Reader Abbreviations and Acronyms Introduction Chapter 1: Characteristics of School Social Work Practice and Impact on Practitioner Well-Being Chapter 2: The Impact of Underrepresented/Minority Experiences on School Social Worker Resilience Contributing Author: Tynisha Jointer Chapter 3: Ethics and School Social Worker Well-Being Chapter 4: Assessing Well-Being of the Individual School Social Worker Chapter 5: Choosing and Implementing Self-Care Methods for School Social Workers Chapter 6: Advocacy: A Prime Opportunity for School Social Worker Self-Care Chapter 7: Organizational Care of School Social Workers Chapter 8: Home Visiting Safety as an Aspect of School Social Worker Well-Being Conclusion Recommended Reading References Acknowledgments

Lou Paschall, LAPSW, NCSSW, is a Licensed School Social Worker and a Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker for Manchester City Schools. She completed the process to become a National Certified School Social Worker in 2022, becoming the first in Tennessee to earn the certification. Paschall received her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee.