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Navigating AI in Social Work Education

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

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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NASW, University of Michigan White House field placement paper explores macro policy practice and political social work

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and University of Michigan have released a paper, The White House as a Field Placement Reflections on the Past and a Future for Policy and Political Practice , that features a speech by social worker and White House Fellow Harold Richman.

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The Associations between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Social Services Use among Head Start-Eligible Low-Income Families

Social Work Blog

Social workers spend a tremendous amount of time and resources developing interventions to help serve disadvantaged families and individuals. Social services use is a critical aspect in the field, and the current study seeks to better understand the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and social services use.

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Annual Social Work Day at the United Nations Conference NY

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

On Friday, April 4, 2025, social workers, students, educators, and international delegates gathered at United Nations Headquarters in New York City to celebrate the Annual Social Work Day at the UN. Lynne Healy, Ph.D., Her remarks laid the groundwork for a panel discussion featuring: Martha Bragin, Ph.D. More here

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Social worker talks about importance of self-care in self-published book

Social Work Blog

Social workers dedicate their lives to helping others, including some of the most vulnerable people in our society. However, research shows members of the social work profession are more likely to experience work-related stress, burnout, and a lower quality of life compared to other professions and the general population.

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Beyond the Gimmick: Aware of the Importance of Self-Care, Social Workers Struggle to Practice It

Social Work Blog

By Sue Coyle Self-care is an often-discussed topic among social workers, the organizations that employ them, and the profession as a whole—and for good reason. Social work is a challenging career choice in myriad ways. Evidence of this exists in the rates of both turnover and burnout throughout social work.

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Why data and collaboration are key to social workers’ success

Social Work Blog

If there were ever a time to truly appreciate the essential contributions to society made by social workers – it would be now. These escalating effects accentuate and accelerate community needs while often hindering social workers’ capacity to respond. Social workers are dedicated to serving their communities.