Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Rangel and Arriaga are bilingual, bicultural social workers, which makes them highly sought after by social service employers. Experts say there is a shortage of social workers who are fluent in a language other than English. Read the full story in the NASW Social Work Advocates magazine.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Social workers can use the printed word, books, and poetry to empower clients, promote social justice, and offer hope By Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP People have long understood the healing power of words. Scherlong, LCSW-R, CHHC, SEP, PTR/CJT-CM is a licensed clinical social worker and the current president of the IFBPT.

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JULY 7, 2022

Alaska social worker Yvonne Chase is the new president-elect of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and has pledged to keep the association focused on social justice issues while advocating for innovations to prepare the fast-growing social work profession for future challenges.

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The New Social Worker

APRIL 15, 2022

When Social Workers Lobby in COVID-y Times of Injustice, a poem written by Susan Mankita, LCSW, inspired by the NASW 2021 Social Work Month theme “Social Workers are Essential.”

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

He started taking photos and stuck with it because, “I was good at it and it gave me something to do,” said LaPensee, MSW, ACSW, LICSW, LCSW, a clinical social worker in private practice in Tampa, Fla. “I I was a young man working retail and felt I had no goal or purpose.” I was struck with a sense of creativity and fulfillment.”

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University of Connecticut

JANUARY 5, 2022

Tanya Bulls, DSW, LCSW. Christine Limone, PhD, LCSW. School social workers don’t always receive discipline-specific clinical supervision in their school setting. The lack of supervision is inconsistent with known best practices of the social work profession. Monday, February 21, 2022. 2 pm – 4 pm. 50 – All Others.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 3, 2022

By Diana Ling, MA, Program Manager and Leslie Sirrianni, LCSW, Senior Research Project and Training Coordinator; Health Behavior Research and Training Institute, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin. . Getty Images.

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 25, 2022

Tanya Bulls, DSW, LCSW. Limone, PhD, LCSW. School social workers don’t always receive discipline-specific clinical supervision in their school setting. The lack of supervision is inconsistent with known best practices of the social work profession. Christine L. Thurs, September 8, 2022. 2 pm – 4 pm.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

The pandemic has also significantly impacted social workers who face hidden mental health consequences. A recent article in the journal Social Work , co-published by NASW and Oxford University Press, highlights this issue. Monit Cheung, PhD, LCSW , is the Mary R. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership.

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Social workers, who continuously advocate for justice across cultures, must create space for reflection and education to foster inclusivity. As social workers, we have a duty to advocate against all forms of injustice. Jo Seiders LCSW, CDE (Jo/Jo’s name only please) is NASW’s Senior Human Rights Policy Associate – DEI

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

MARCH 29, 2024

Editor’s note: In this blog post, four social worker educators share a sample from their new and free resource about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in social work education. Alexander Rubin , LCSW, is a clinical assistant professor based in field education at the University at Buffalo School of School of Social Work.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 2, 2022

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. Given that the social work profession is a principal component of that workforce, it is critical that we become fully informed about the implications of the advent of the 988 system for us. Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA, is the retired Senior Policy Advisor for the National Association of Social Workers.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Meyer, PhD, LCSW, assistant professor of nonprofit studies and public administration at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. Pace “Right now, the LGBTQIA+ community is under attack,” says Seth J. Threats to libraries, education, LGBTQIA+ books, and learning about or discussing queerness is taking place across the U.S.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Meyer, PhD, LCSW, assistant professor of nonprofit studies and public administration at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. Pace “Right now, the LGBTQIA+ community is under attack,” says Seth J. Threats to libraries, education, LGBTQIA+ books, and learning about or discussing queerness is taking place across the U.S.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Ambassador and NASW (DC-VA) Member, Lauren Morris, MSW, ACM, LCSW-S Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19 are trending down according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data. Adherence to masking and social-distancing guidelines remain difficult to guarantee.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

Social workers are helping these men and women while they are incarcerated. It often takes time, it takes effort, it takes enough social workers to do it — and enough social workers in prisons so we can help prepare and have a good handoff.”. Right Help, Right Time. It may not be like that.

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Social Work Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

There are compelling reasons why social workers should pay close attention. By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA. The launch is equally momentous for behavioral health practitioners – especially social workers –who provide direct services to those with serious emotional and substance use disorders.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

By Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Did you know that clients with borderline personality disorder are over-represented in all levels of mental health care? For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers. Myth: BPD is untreatable.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

By Nicole Roder, LCSW-C Did you know that clients with borderline personality disorder are over-represented in all levels of mental health care? For clinical social workers, this means that we will almost definitely encounter a client with BPD at some point in our careers. Myth: BPD is untreatable.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

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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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The panelists discussed contributing factors to school gun violence, the school social workers role in creating a safe learning environment, and preventative practices to reduce violence in schools. Given the concerns around school gun violence, school social workers are an integral part to ensuring safety in the education system.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

For social workers and their clients, the pandemic may not be as front of mind as it once was, but it remains a factor and adds another layer to already challenging situations. It’s stressful personally,” says Danielle Wagner, MSSW, LCSW, staff therapist at a Pennsylvania college who also sees patients in private practice. “In

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The New Social Worker

JULY 11, 2022

In this episode of Conversations on Social Work Careers with Jennifer Luna, spend almost an hour with Susan Mankita, LCSW. In individual and group tutoring programs, Susan works with retakers - social workers who have failed ASWB licensing exams.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 14, 2024

NASW CEO Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C, was part of a special Father’s Day segment hosted by WVON-AM radio in Chicago that focused on Black fatherhood. However, Estreet said Black fathers can experience mental health stressors that other groups do not and it is important they seek out therapy, including from clinical social workers.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 9, 2024

By Rachel Boyer, MSW, LMSW Ahead of the 2024 NASW National Conference, more than 200 social workers from 36 states and one U.S. The purpose of these meetings was to build bipartisan support for key legislation that will expand access to care and assist the social work workforce. Dr. Jaqueline Wade, LCSW. 1638) Grace F.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

This book aims to showcase social workers’ diverse and impactful roles across various settings. We seek contributions in English from social workers actively practicing or utilizing their social work degrees in traditional or unique settings at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.

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The New Social Worker

JANUARY 10, 2022

Conversations on Social Work Careers - New video series launch! Jennifer Luna, MSSW, Your Social Work Career Coach, interviews Lauren Gutierrez, LCSW, school social worker, clinical supervisor, and creator of Social Work Scrapbook.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

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 Blog

MARCH 2, 2023

Appleton, LCSW The theme for Social Work month is descriptive and inspiring – Social Work Breaks Barriers. At our best, Social Workers are analogous to Super Heroes. Social workers advocate for justice, leap over mountains of agency red tape, and scale mountains of paperwork. Here’s the question.

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Swhelper

JANUARY 5, 2023

. – Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State University and chief executive officer of a behavioral health company in Baltimore, will be the new chief executive officer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) beginning February 6.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 24, 2022

A school social worker meets with a student. Join us for a Congressional briefing on the School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act (H.R. The legislation recognizes the critical need for more school social workers to help improve student success. Getty Images. WHERE: Registration Link.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 7, 2022

School social workers are uniquely positioned to elevate student voices, hone their critical thinking skills, and capitalize on their strengths and assets. Owens, LCSW , lecturer of social work, Jane Adams College of Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago. Aubrey Thornton, LCSW , is therapist, Search, Inc.,

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

By Mel Wilson, LCSW, MBA The U.S. What are next steps for Social Workers and other Social Justice Activists? In the face of the tremendous aftershock of the court’s affirmative action decision, the question is what are the next steps for civil rights and social justice activists – including social workers.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

A message from National Association of Social Workers (NASW) President Mildred “Mit” Joyner. NASW President Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW. NASW wants Texas leadership to understand that social workers across this nation support transgendered youth, their families and their support systems.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

By Sue Coyle, MSW In October 2022, NASW published “Undoing Racism Through Social Work Vol. This report serves not only as a launching pad for the profession to build awareness and take meaningful action, but also as a foundation for individual social workers and social work organizations. This isn’t in my wheelhouse.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

By Cynthia Henderson, PhD, LICSW, LCSW-C. NASW Senior Practice Associate, School Social Work and Child Welfare. Social Workers who serve these children, train, and update their skills as they develop a uniqueness that supports the child and their “Forever Family” through the challenges of creating a nurturing permanent environment.

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