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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

Social Work Blog

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a proud partner of White Ribbon VA , a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs. NASW will take part in White Ribbon Day in Congress on December 1, at 10:30 a.m.

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NASW Media News Hits – October 2021

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The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reached a potential news audience of more than 335 million readers in October, thanks to coverage of abortion rights protests in North Carolina and articles in Politico on the association’s position on several political issues. The article reached about 828,000 potential readers.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

1 Although PTSD has commonly been associated with the military and veteran populations, it affects people of all ages, communities, gender, and social economic background. Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas.

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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.

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News Items – July 22, 2021

Social Workers Speak

As LCSW and holistic psychotherapist Alison Stone notes, it may be difficult to truly savor and enjoy your coffee if you’re slugging it down while “doing a million things and running out the door.” Dan Scholz is a member: [Video] Youth today are facing significant challenges for their mental and emotional health.

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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.

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A Love Letter to Social Workers on the Front Lines of COVID-19

Social Work Synergy

by Melanie Sage, LCSW, PhD. We are proud to have her as a member of our faculty at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. We are proud to have her as a member of our faculty at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. Social workers are often unsung heroes, and that’s often ok with them.