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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a proud partner of White Ribbon VA , a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs. NASW will take part in White Ribbon Day in Congress on December 1, at 10:30 a.m.

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The good news: A public radio station in Kansas City talked to the right people for a "child welfare" story. The bad news: They still missed the point

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

Getting down to cases The story begins this way: Shayla Curts, 22, had been living at Newhouse KC, a domestic violence shelter in Kansas City, Missouri, for several months after the birth of her second child. The story suggests counseling and pay raises for the workers. How might we fix this? I don’t object to either.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. This includes defending individuals’ rights and addressing issues such as poverty, mental health, domestic violence, disability rights and substance abuse.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

Social Work Haven

In social work, various articles cover topics such as social work articles on mental health, social work articles on domestic violence, social work articles on learning disabilities, medical social work articles, school social work articles and clinical social work articles. Social Work Quotes.

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Why I Want to Be a Social Worker Essay Tips

Social Work Haven

Whether it involves providing counseling, facilitating community programs, or engaging in research and policy development, the multifaceted nature of social work ensures that each day brings new challenges and opportunities to effect meaningful change.

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When Your Family is the Threat

Gary Direnfeld

It is at least psychologically abusive and where there is a financial and/or housing dependency then it is also financially abusive. Those who do escape tend to be psychologically healthier for it. It you are having trouble coping, do consider counseling. “So you don’t want to be part of this family?”

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Sexual Abuse – When asked to keep it secret….

Gary Direnfeld

That can bring psychological and emotional harm. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Trigger warning. This post discusses sexual abuse. —— Sexual abuse.

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