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Racism and Mistreatment in the Mental Health Field: A Practitioner’s Voice

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The social work profession places a high value on diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Even while the NASW Code of Ethics places emphasis on racial and social justice, a number of people and scholars have mentioned an “empathy gap” when it comes to social work practice involving White social worker interactions with Black clients.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

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Kara Carter and Mercedes Bern-Klug are members of NASW-IA: A new mindset on mental health University of Iowa When Kara Carter started out as a practitioner of social work in southern Colorado , she quickly found that her expertise in mental health was badly needed—not just by the hospice agency that hired her, but by the community she lived in.

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All You Need To Know About Social Work Articles

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What are the 7 codes of ethics? The Ethics of Social Work: An Overview” by Felicia Kornbluh offers an accessible look at ethical issues that social workers face in their day-to-day practice. Working with diverse and vulnerable groups to promote social justice. Where can I find social work articles?

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Kara Carter and Mercedes Bern-Klug are members of NASW-IA: A new mindset on mental health University of Iowa When Kara Carter started out as a practitioner of social work in southern Colorado , she quickly found that her expertise in mental health was badly needed—not just by the hospice agency that hired her, but by the community she lived in.

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The 9 Social Work Competencies You Need to Know

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Values and Ethics. Diversity & Equality. Set some time aside and take on some online training or pay for course at a university to enhance your social work skills further! V alues & Ethics.   Diversity & Equality.   What are the 9 core social work competencies in the UK? Professionalism.