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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. Recovery month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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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. Recovery Month provides continued education and encouragement around recovery, elevating accomplishments and reaffirming the possibility of recovery.

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Recovery Capital: Factors that Support Substance Use Recovery

University of Connecticut

Gilbert, PhD, MSW, LCSW, AADC. Those suffering from substance use disorders can face many obstacles in achieving and maintaining recovery. As advocates for those in recovery, we know that such obstacles can delay or prevent a person from meeting their recovery goals. Saturday, October 15, 2022. 50 – All Others.

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Recovery Capital: Factors that Support Substance Use Recovery

University of Connecticut

Gilbert, PhD, MSW, LCSW, AADC Saturday, February 3, 2024 Webinar 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 2 CECs Registration Fee: $50 10% discount for UConn SSW Alumni and current SSW Field Instructors Link will be emailed when your registration is complete. In response to this problem, recent research has explored those factors that support recovery.

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Bill introduced to grow nation’s mental health and behavioral workforce

Social Work Blog

The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Plus Scholarship Act would create a scholarship for students who wish to enter the mental health and behavioral health workforce, including social workers. The legislation is supported by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and 14 other mental health organizations.

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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. There are also examples of lived experiences that highlight a family’s journey to recovery.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Members of ISTSS include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, counselors, researchers, administrators, advocates, journalists, clergy, and others with an interest in the study and treatment of traumatic stress. Mighty Oaks Foundation . Prepared by. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work.

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