Remove Adoption Remove Advocacy Remove LCSW Remove Social Worker
article thumbnail

NASW Member Voices: The Democracy Restoration Act is a Civil and Voting Rights Imperative

Social Work Blog

Because Senate leadership felt DRA should be more closely aligned with the broader voting rights advocacy movement, they decided DRA should be carved out as a standalone bill. It is essential that national organizations that have long advocated for social justice offer their support and resources to proactively support the passage of DRA.

article thumbnail

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Transitions to 988

Social Work Blog

While these statistics are a significant cause for concern, social workers have been instrumental in providing support to people in crisis. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline reported receiving almost 2.4 2021, December 9). Vibrant and 988.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Social workers have roles in many levels of society – micro, mezzo, and macro. Today, we’ll describe what each of these levels encompass and specific jobs a social worker does. Keep in mind, one social worker can perform in various levels, and they each can be integrated together for holistic, positive change.

article thumbnail

The Democracy Restoration Act is a Civil and Voting Rights Imperative | NASW Member Voices

Social Work Blog

Because Senate leadership felt DRA should be more closely aligned with the broader voting rights advocacy movement, they decided DRA should be carved out as a standalone bill. It is essential that national organizations that have long advocated for social justice offer their support and resources to proactively support the passage of DRA.

article thumbnail

Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Social workers have roles in many levels of society – micro, mezzo, and macro. Today, we’ll describe what each of these levels encompass and specific jobs a social worker does. Keep in mind, one social worker can perform in various levels, and they each can be integrated together for holistic, positive change.

article thumbnail

News Items – December 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Stephen Wanczyk-Karp, executive director of the Connecticut chapter of the National Association of Social Workers , said the intent was to make sure there were no weapons in a house that someone could use against themselves or others. In Ohio, a licensed social worker can diagnose and assess mental health disorders under supervision.

article thumbnail

Meet the Author: SaraKay Smullens explains why Second Edition of Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work was desperately needed

Social Workers Speak

. “Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work: A Guidebook for Students and those in Mental Health and Related Professions” is one of the most popular books at NASW Press. Q: The first edition of your book, “Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work” was a runaway hit when it was published by NASW Press more than seven years ago.