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

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In the context of working with marginalized populations – specifically Black clients – to what degree is this story of social work values reality versus myth? Research tells us that Black men don’t commonly access mental health services, and when they do, it often involves some kind of mandated circumstance. Show Notes.

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School Safety: How Social Workers Can be Helpful and Stay Mentally Strong

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Early in their careers, social workers learn the concepts of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious traumatization. But how does self-care play out in real-life scenarios, when new social workers might not get the best supervision or insight into how to handle the stressors that come with the job of being a social worker?

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NASW South Carolina strongly opposes legislation to repeal social work licensure

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The National Association of Social Workers South Carolina Chapter (NASW-SC) is strongly against the proposed House Bill 3515, also known as the “Entrepreneur Freedom Act.” ” The purpose of this bill is to repeal and do away with licensure for social workers and many other professions in SC.

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Salute Your Graduate with an NASW Press Book Gift

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The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. Moreover, revisions to the Cultural Competence standard provide more explicit guidance to social workers. The 2021 update includes language that addresses the importance of professional self-care.

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Celebrate Your Graduate—Save 20% on Select NASW Press Books!

Social Work Blog

The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. Moreover, revisions to the Cultural Competence standard provide more explicit guidance to social workers. Touching every aspect of life and community, social policy is broad, deep, and constantly changing.

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The December 2022 – January 2023 Issue of Social Work Advocates Is Available Online

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Some of the stories in this issue: When Prisoners Go Home: Preventing Recidivism Among Top Goals for Social Workers. Social workers are instrumental in helping men and women prepare for release and success as they leave prison. Social Worker and Lifelong Swimmer Now Swims With Baby. COVID-19 Year 3.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication? This is a very common question a lot of people ask in relation to the role of the social worker in health and social care. Social workers play an important role in promoting the health and wellbeing of people in the community.