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By Allison D, Murdach MA, ACSW, LCSW
Clinical intuition has become a much-studied phenomenon in the health field during the past few years, much of it inspired by Schon’s earlier work (Schon, 1996). Social work is no exception to this trend, though a bit slow to show increased interest in this area. It appears that nursing and medicine, not social work, are the two professions most interested at present (Wooley & Kostopoulou,2013). We will discuss some reasons for this situation below.  
What Is It? Sometimes called first knowledge or tacit awareness, there seems to be little agreement about the exact nature of clinical intuition. Several of its principal features have been described (Wooley & Kostopoulou, 2013). These are summarized in the typical definition of clinical intuition as an immediate apprehension or cognition without reasoning. Most authors describe clinical intuition as immediate or sudden, and view it as not rational, or the result of reason or logic. It is also seen as an understanding that is immediately true and correct. Some clinicians describe clinical intuition as “recognitions” (i.e., of similarities to past events), hunches, and “insights” (sudden understandings about what is really going on) (Woolley & Kostopoulos, 2013, Epstein, 2010). Thus, it is strikingly unlike analytic and rational approaches to clinical decision making, which stress the slow build-up of systematic observations and testing to provide solid evidence prior to making decisions (Camasso, 2002).
How Does It Work? Although researchers are vague about the exact nature of clinical intuition, they are quite voluble about its accomplishments. The three features listed below are the ones most usually identified with clinical intuition in recent research (adapted from Epstein, 2010). 
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<li>Immediate Judgment—This feature of clinical intuition is valued because much time is saved by a quick and, it is felt, accurate evaluation of the situation, its implications, and its needs. </li>
<li>Next steps readily understood—Since the situation’s implications are quickly evaluated and processed, needed next steps can come readily to mind. Easy decision rules based on intuitively designed and formulated heuristics can be quickly invoked to speed up the decision process. </li>
<li>Simple tests for effectiveness—The effectiveness of each intervention can be quickly evaluated by repeatedly considering the question “is it working?” If not, what should be done? These questions, it is said, can stimulate the practitioner and others to develop approaches based on past experience or newly created alternatives (Srivastava & Grube 2009). </li>
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How do judgments based on clinical intuition compare with analytic decision making? Various studies have tried to answer this question of comparative efficacy, but to date it appears no firm conclusions have been reached. Many assertions have arisen, however. For example, doubts about the accuracy of decisions based on clinical intuition have been raised by Daniel Kahneman, who has extensively examined human judgement. He concludes that intuitive judgements, though quicker to make and easier to process, are always more prone to error than slower, more rational, and analytic decision making (Kahneman, 2011). Others are less skeptical and note that their research indicates that intuitive methods can work as well or, in some cases, better than rational approaches in decision making. This is because participants using intuition can more easily process information by using heuristics that more speedily develop alternatives and creative solutions to complex problems (Wooley & Kotsiopoulos, 2013).
Is it Important? The issue of importance has also received mixed reviews in studies of clinical intuition. Some authors are not impressed and have urged caution and suggested that intuition in decision-making may be speedy but can also easily lead to bias and prejudice in clinical judgments due to religious, cultural, or moral factors (Kahneman, 2011, Soyer, E., & Hogarth, H. M. (2020). Such factors, they feel, can be guarded against by utilizing more rationally based decision methods (Epstein, 2010).
Social Work and Clinical Intuition—-As mentioned at the outset of this article, social work has been cautious about whole heartedly embracing the current enthusiasm for intuitive decision-making in clinical work. There are several reasons for this due to historical, procedural, and methodological factors. We can briefly review these issues below. 
Social work as a profession already has a well-established psychotherapeutic foundation in intuitive decision-making approaches, dating almost ninety years from Taft (1973/1933) to the present day. In addition, intuitive methods, some deriving from the work of Carl Rogers, seem to be widely established in the profession as evidenced by surveys and articles by social work practitioners (Elks and Kirkhart, 1993, Clark and Butler, 2020). Also, social work from its beginning has shied away from fully endorsing non-rational approaches to treatment. Like the field of medicine, social work fully endorses an evidence-based practice model rather than an authority-based model of procedure (Gambrill, 1999). It is this model of treatment that, for over a century, has stressed the importance of a solid basis in experimental science. This basis is viewed as essential, not only for sound practice, but as a crucial requirement for financial support. Therefore, though social workers may often use and value their intuitive clinical work, sometimes called “practice wisdom” (Klein and Bloom,1995), this trend away from vague methods in social work practice towards testable methods seems irreversible. This trend away from untestable practice models is illustrated by Camasso’s summary of clinical decision making in social work practice (2002) which gives full attention to rational and analytical methods but displays scant interest, except for a brief discussion of heuristics, in intuitive approaches to practice. Thus, it appears that clinical intuition, though highly regarded and widely used in social work practice, both alone and in combination with rational methods, may never be well understood or described. As some wags have noted, it may remain a science that hasn’t been invented yet.
References: 
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<li>Camasso, M. J. (2002). Practice ecology of clinical decision making. In A. R. Roberts,& G. J. Greene (Eds.), Social workers’ desk reference (pp.807-813). New York: Oxford University Press. </li>
<li>Clark, A.J. & Butler, C. M. (2020). Empathy: An integral model in clinical social work. Social Work, 65 (2), 169-177. </li>
<li>Elks, M. A. & Kirkhart, K, E. (1993). Evaluating effectiveness from the practitioner perspective, Social Work, 38 (5), 554-563. </li>
<li>Epstein,S.. (2010).Demystifying intuition: What it is, what it does, and how it does it. Psychological Inquiry,21(4), 295-312. </li>
<li>Gambrill, E. (1999). Evidence-based practice: An alternative to authority-based practice. Families in Society, 80(4), 341-350. </li>
<li>Kahneman. (2011). Thinking, fast and slow. New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux </li>
<li>Klein, W.C. & Bloom, M, (1995). Practice wisdom. Social Work, 40 (6), 799-807. </li>
<li>Schon, D. A. (1996). The reflective practitioner. Aldershot, England: Arena </li>
<li>Soyer, E., & Hogarth, H. M. (2020). The myth of experience: Why we learn the wrong lessons, and ways to correct them. New York, NY: Public Affairs. </li>
<li>Srivastava, A. & Grube, M. (2009). Does intuition have a role in psychiatric diagnosis? Psychiatric Quarterly, 80, 99-106. </li>
<li>Taft, J. (1973/1933). The dynamics of therapy in a controlled relationship. Gloucester, Mass.:Peter Smith. Originally published in 1933. </li>
<li>Woolley, A. & Kotsiopoulos, O. (2013). Clinical intuition in family medicine: More than first impressions. Annals of Family Medicine, 11(1), 60-66. </li>
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About the Presenter: Dr. Henry Ahlstrom is a board-certified psychologist. He attended and completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology from Marahashi International University. He completed his doctoral program in 1994 at California School of Professional Psychology. He has been a practicing clinical psychologist since 1994 working with clients in crisis centers, medical centers, drug and alcohol services, and eventually within forensic settings. Since 1995, he has maintained a private practice with older adolescents, adults, couples, and families with an emphasis in experiential/somatic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and CBT techniques for treatment of trauma and attachment injuries. Currently, and since 2007, he is a practicing clinical psychologist at Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero where he works with patients committed from Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation in group and individual domains and developed the trauma treatment provider consultation group at the hospital.
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<description><![CDATA[Join NASW-CA’s monthly virtual consultation group for LGBTQ+ social workers on Wednesday, May 8 from 7:00 8:00 pm PT! The LGBTQ+ Virtual Support & Consultation Group is an opportunity to meet regularly with other social workers working in the field, share resources, build community, and find support. The group is free to attend and open […]
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Join NASW-CA’s monthly virtual consultation group for LGBTQ+ social workers on Wednesday, May 8 from 7:00 8:00 pm PT! The LGBTQ+ Virtual Support & Consultation Group is an opportunity to meet regularly with other social workers working in the field, share resources, build community, and find support. The group is free to attend and open to all California-based social workers. Students and retirees are also welcome. NASW-CA membership is not mandatory.
Up to two case consultation slots are available per meeting for social workers seeking guidance working with LGBTQ+ clientele. Please note, the purpose of this meeting is not to offer supervision, but to provide an opportunity to consult with fellow clinicians. 
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Participants will be emailed the Zoom link upon registration. Please contact Verna Barrientos (she/her) at <a href="mailto:verna.n.barrientos@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">verna.n.barrientos@gmail.com</a> if you would like to apply for a consultation slot, did not receive the Zoom link, or if you have any questions or concerns. <a href="http://naswca.org/"></a><a href="http://naswca.org/"></a><a href="http://naswca.org/"></a><a href="http://naswca.org/"></a>
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<title>Introducing our 2024 Legislative Lobby Days Keynote Speaker</title>
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We cannot wait to share space with hundreds of social work students and professionals who are ready to advocate for issues that affect social work, our clients, and our communities – all in-person in Sacramento, California. As part of our Lobby Days Conference on April 21, we are proud to announce that the California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, MSW will be joining us as our Keynote Speaker! Superintendent Thurmond will kick off Lobby Days by sharing his journey and illustrating the impact our profession has on social justice, policy, and legislature.
About Tony Thurmond, MSW
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Tony Thurmond, <a href="https://www.cde.ca.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">California’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction</a>, leads the nation’s largest public school system, serving over 5.8 million students across more than 1,000 school districts and 10,000 schools. In addition, he oversees three State Special Schools for deaf and blind students. Since taking office, he has championed historic investments, legislation and initiatives to close achievement gaps and promote access and opportunity for all of California’s students.
Superintendent Thurmond is an educator, social worker and public-school parent who has served Californians for more than 18 years in elected office. Previously, he served on the Richmond City Council, West Contra Costa Unified School Board and in the California State Assembly representing District 15.
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In his first term Superintendent Thurmond worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to provide connectivity and devices to ensure millions of students could continue learning from home, distributed nearly 1 billion meals to students and families, established mental health services for students and secured $6.6 billion in funding to safely re-open California schools for in-person instruction.
In his second term as the leader of California’s education system, Superintendent Thurmond has tripled the amount of per-pupil funding from a decade ago and has focused these investments on transforming California’s publics schools. With a focus on addressing critical needs, his initiatives include funding community schools, launching universal meal programs, universal TK for all 4-year-olds and a reading by 3rd grade Initiative. To ensure students have access to quality support he secured funding to recruit 10,000 teachers and counselors. Making ongoing teacher development a priority, he has allocated substantial resources for reading coaches and professional development in math and literacy instruction, empowering educators to excel in the classroom.
Recognizing the importance of real-world experience in shaping students’ futures, Superintendent Thurmond formed public private partnerships to initiate paid internship and apprenticeship programs and has sponsored legislation to create personal finance and computer science graduation requirements to prepare our students for the jobs of tomorrow.
Superintendent Thurmond’s family relied on public assistance programs and great public schools to get out of poverty. Public school education allowed him to attend Temple University, where he became student body president. He went on to earn dual master’s degrees in law and social policy and social work (MSW) from Bryn Mawr College and began a career dedicated to service.
Learn more about Superintendent Thurmond <a href="https://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/bo/tt/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>. 
We look forward to welcoming over 1,100 attendees and Superintendent Thurmond to the stage to share how social workers can lead change together.
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<description><![CDATA[Be advised that this is a paid advertisement and does not necessarily reflect the views of the National Association of Social Workers, CA Chapter. Announcing Sisters of the Little Company of Mary Chaplain and Social Worker Fellowships in Hospice and Palliative Care The Sisters of the Little Company of Mary and Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation […]
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<a href="https://foundation.providence.org/ca/trinitycare" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Announcing Sisters of the Little Company of Mary Chaplain and Social Worker Fellowships in Hospice and Palliative Care</a>
The Sisters of the Little Company of Mary and Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation announces two 11-month, full-time, inperson, interprofessional fellowship positions for one qualified chaplain and one qualified social worker for the 2024-2025 academic year August 5, 2024, through June 27, 2025, in award winning, nationally recognized, and Joint Commission accredited Providence programs located in Torrance, California.
The goals for the fellows are four-fold:
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<li>To develop advanced practice competencies through keen clinical observation and experiential learning. This will be accomplished through rotations in inpatient and in-home settings, with pediatric and adult patients in hospice, palliative care and bereavement services under experienced supervision and mentorship.</li>
<li>To develop advanced competencies through didactic learning, discussion and daily debriefs with Co-Directors/Mentors. Exposure to nationally known leaders in the field of palliative care and hospice as guest speakers. Content includes psychosocial and spiritual assessment, pain management, management of non-pain symptoms, illness trajectories, ethical/legal concerns, communication with patient/family and medical team, cultural issues, and team wellbeing. Fellows are encouraged to customize electives based on their areas of interest. Examples of electives include philanthropy, quality improvement, diversity, equity and inclusion in palliative care, grief and bereavement and palliative care in specialized clinical settings.</li>
<li>We are committed to creating a supportive and caring environment for the fellows. We prioritize internal growth and the development of self-awareness, both personally and professionally during this transformational year.</li>
<li>To develop, support, and empower future leaders in the field of hospice and palliative care.</li>
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Eligibility Requirements:
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<li>Qualified social work candidates will have an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and at least one year of clinical experience in hospice or palliative care.</li>
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Stipend and Benefits:
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If interested, please send CV and a letter including what attracts you to this fellowship (250 words) to <a href="http://Anne.O'Halloran@providence.org">Anne.O’Halloran@providence.org</a>.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5.15.24.
Program Director and Mentor: Leslie Adams MSW Co-Director and Mentor: Glen I. Komatsu MD Project Manager: Anne O’Halloran
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The <a href="https://www.cacfs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">California Alliance of Child and Family Services</a> is pleased to release the following report, Underfunded and Overwhelmed: The Crisis Facing Foster Family Agencies (FFA), regarding FFA funding challenges.
The report highlights the indispensable role FFAs play in our communities as state-licensed, nationally accredited nonprofits. These agencies are the backbone of our foster care system, providing crucial support to resource families and ensuring the well-being of vulnerable children and youth in care. However, despite their vital contributions, However, FFAs are facing significant financial hurdles that threaten their ability to continue their essential work.
Key findings from the report include:
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<li>Funding Stagnation: FFAs have not received adequate annual rate increases to keep pace with rising costs and unfunded mandates. This has led to financial instability and difficulty in meeting the growing demands of the system.</li>
<li>Workforce Challenges: FFAs struggle to attract and retain qualified social workers due to low starting salaries and stiff competition from other sectors. High turnover rates among social workers further exacerbate the problem, resulting in disruptions in services and diminished care for families.</li>
<li>Risk of Closures and Downsizing: Many FFAs are at risk of closure or downsizing due to financial strain, which could lead to a significant gap in services for high-need youth and families.</li>
<li>Impact of Rate Increases: While recent rate increases have provided some relief, they are not sufficient to address the underlying structural deficits and ongoing operational expenses faced by FFAs.</li>
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Immediate action is needed to address these pressing issues and ensure the sustainability of FFAs across our state.
We encourage you to read the full report for a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing FFAs and the potential implications for our foster care system. Together, we can work towards a solution that ensures every child and family receives the support and care they deserve.
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<title>Meet Jasmine Smith, MSW, LCSW: NASW-CA’s Director of Capacity Building!</title>
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Jasmine Smith, MSW, LCSW (she/her) was recently named Director of Capacity Building for the NASW California Chapter! We would like to give a warm welcome to Jasmine and share some of her background and experience with you.
Jasmine Smith is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Social Work degree at Simmons University. With a rich background in clinical practice, Jasmine has provided compassionate support to individuals, couples, families, and youth across diverse care settings, including inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.
As the CEO of Blossoming Souls Therapy, Jasmine leads a private practice focused on offering tailored therapeutic services to Black women survivors of trauma. Additionally, she is the visionary Founder of B. Well, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of Black women and young girls. Jasmine’s expertise in trauma, coupled with her certifications in domestic violence advocacy and sexual assault crisis intervention, underscores her unwavering dedication to empowering and uplifting Black women.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jasmine is a proud USC Trojan and the Los Angeles Clippers fan. Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident through her role as the former Committee Chair of Diversity and Inclusion for the California Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), where she championed initiatives such as BIPOC membership scholarships and support groups. Jasmine is also a sought-after presenter at conferences nationwide, where she shares insights on critical topics such as Diversity Equity Inclusion, Intersectionality, Power Analysis, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism. Jasmine is excited to contribute her skills, knowledge, and talents to the California chapter and the broader social work community. She is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that uplifts marginalized voices and advocates for equity and justice. Through her passion for social change and dedication to empowering others, Jasmine aims to make meaningful contributions that positively impact the lives of individuals and communities across California and beyond.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Jasmine cherishes spending quality time with her family and dogs.
You can reach Jasmine at <a href="mailto:jsmith.naswca@socialworkers.org">jsmith.naswca@socialworkers.org</a>. 
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<description><![CDATA[Help Region E beautify our coastal environment! We will be cleaning up the beach in our efforts to make our communities a more beautiful place. Coffee and pastries will be provided! This event is free to attend. Please note that NASW-CA requires all attendees to provide a COVID-19 attestation during event registration. VenueOcean Beach Pier1850 Ocean […]
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Help Region E beautify our coastal environment! We will be cleaning up the beach in our efforts to make our communities a more beautiful place. Coffee and pastries will be provided!
This event is free to attend. Please note that NASW-CA requires all attendees to provide a COVID-19 attestation during event registration.
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Venue Ocean Beach Pier 1850 Ocean Front St San Diego, CA 92107
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