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NASW Partners with Sesame Workshop for a Discussion on Parental Addiction

Social Work Blog

April Ferguson, LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate for Children and Adolescents NASW continues its collaboration with Sesame Workshop (SW) and recently partnered for a roundtable discussion regarding parental addiction. SW is a nonprofit impact organization whose mission is to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. FAVOR has developed a language that social workers and others can use to talk with the public and policymakers about recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

Social Work Blog

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B.

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Social Work Can Play a Critical Role in Pain Management

Social Work Blog

Kljajic, LCSW, is director of coaching and therapy at Lucid Lane, a company that specializes in medication taper management and support. It’s important to take a mindful approach to treatment since such people may offer resistance from the stigma they face having an “invisible” illness or being mislabeled an addict, she says.

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September is National Recovery Month: Supporting the Journey to Recovery 

Social Work Blog

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. FAVOR has developed a language that social workers and others can use to talk with the public and policymakers about recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

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Fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique

University of Connecticut

Catherine Ewing, LCSW, MDiv Friday, March 3, 2023 In-Person 9:30 am – 1:30 pm 4 CECs $80 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors $100 – All Others Room location and directions will be included in your confirmation email. When that energy system is disrupted, a person experiences mental, emotional, or physical imbalance.

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Fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique

University of Connecticut

Catherine Ewing, LCSW, MDiv. EFT has application across a broad range of issues, including stress and anxiety related disorders, PTSD, physical pain, self-sabotage, cravings and addictions and performance. Monday, Feb 27. 10 am – 12 pm (ET). 40 – UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors. $50 50 – All Others.