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Locking the Door? The Social Work Licensing Exam

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Cassandra Walker , LCSW. Our guest Cassie Walker, LCSW, has been a consistent advocate, commentator and writer who has worked actively to respond to this injustice. Cassandra Walker , LCSW, CCTP, is a Black queer social worker, trauma therapist, writer, gamer and activist. So, what’s going on, and what is the solution?

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A Mixed-Methods Study of the Experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color MSW Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Universities were prompted to replace face-to-face lectures with online learning platforms. About 69% of the sample experienced psychological distress, with higher proportions among those who identified as Latine/Latinx, womxn, straight, first-generation, full-time and part-time students, and clinical students.

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Members in the News – August 4, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Jennifer Kelman, LCSW, a family therapist working with JustAnswer , tells Best Life that it’s also important to put a limit on phone calls from your in-laws. Marshall, LCSW, is director of clinical services and delegate representative for the National Association of Social Workers, Washington, D.C.

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News Items – May 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Patricia Saleeby is a member of NASW-IL: A Bradley University professor recently spoke at the United Nations. Representative Lydia Crafts’ own connection to the issue , along with her work as a licensed clinical social worker, have driven her to draft what she calls a public health response to substance use disorder.

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News Items – January 5, 2023

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Alisa Kamis-Brinda, a licensed clinical social worker and licensed psychotherapist , told The Cut that clients need to “consider your gut feeling to see if it feels right talking to this therapist.” Another question to ask yourself if you’re wondering if your therapist is a good fit is if they mesh with your needs.

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News Items – July 8, 2022

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Opening the conference was keynote speaker Rosalie Fish, a track and field champion and social work major at the University of Washington known for her advocacy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Psychology Today. She will succeed Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW. Life Changing: When History is Taught Honestly.

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Members in the News – August 18, 2023

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Nancy Kislin is a member of NASW-NJ: Cents and Sensibility: 10 Tips for Helping Your Teen Psychology Today As your child prepares to embark on their college journey, it’s crucial to have open and honest discussions about finances. Is there more sarcasm, more edginess or a negative tone?”