Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We woke up this morning to heartbreaking news of yet another mass shooting, this time at our very own Morgan State University (MSU). The National Association of Social Workers Maryland Chapter (NASW Maryland) offers its condolences to the families and friends of the victims, as well as the entire community. For MSU students in need of assistance, the University Counseling Center is available to provide support by calling 443-885-3130 or online via UWill Counseling Services.

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The New Social Worker

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By exploring thoughts about vaccine ambivalence and social barriers, then offering education, social workers can help parents make informed healthcare decisions for their children. Connect to End COVID-19 has resources for social workers.

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By Alison Laurio The NASW New Hampshire chapter’s May 4 symposium titled Getting to the Root: Dismantling Racism in Family Separation Systems was presented in partnership with the University of New Hampshire’s social work department, which provided some funding, said Lynn Stanley, NASW-New Hampshire’s executive director. She said 600 people registered for the program, and more than 300 people “from all over the U.S.” took part in the live presentation.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Calling All UConn SSW Students! You’re invited to attend a free Wellness Conference created especially for UConn Social Work and Law students. The day includes: Lunch! Presentations! Resource Info! Giveaways! Join us for: Student and professional panel discussions on self-care Presentations on nutrition and sleep Wellness Activities: Chair yoga and One Stone Meditation Keynote on Power, Passion and Purpose A visit from Jonathan the Husky Dog Tails of Joy therapy anim

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When we think of empathy, we usually think it’s about how we relate to other people’s feelings. Empathy begins with how well we first learn to relate to our own feelings and emotional needs in childhood, explains NASW California member Richard Brouillette. “How well we connect with ourselves will determine how we connect with others,” he says in a column he wrote for Psychology Today.

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International Federation of Social Workers

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Welcome to the symposium on “Protecting Futures: Addressing Lack of Access to Education for Children Without Legal Identity”.

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Social Work Discoveries

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This episode details the experience of a woman and her social worker seeking an abortion, but who face extreme barriers on multiple fronts to access the care and decision-making power she needs. This is certainly an episode NOT TO MISS! Join Mim and Lis as they navigate this heartwrenching and personal story from our anonymous social worker, as she details the work she does with her client/patient to support, care, and put her first.

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NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This morning, I gave a presentation with the above title At the Kempe Center International Virtual Conference: A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare Here is the text of that presentation Have you heard? Poverty is confused with neglect! At long last, almost 50 years after scholars like David Gil and Leroy Pelton pointed it out people are getting the message.

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