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News Items – May 4, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Richard Brouillette is a member of NASW-CA: 2 Ways Empathy Determines the Type of Partner We Choose Psychology Today When we think of empathy , we usually think it’s about how we relate to other people’s feelings. In fact, empathy begins with how well we first learn to relate to our own feelings and emotional needs in childhood.

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News Items – May 4, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Richard Brouillette is a member of NASW-CA: 2 Ways Empathy Determines the Type of Partner We Choose Psychology Today When we think of empathy , we usually think it’s about how we relate to other people’s feelings. In fact, empathy begins with how well we first learn to relate to our own feelings and emotional needs in childhood.

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Members in the News – July 28, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Diane Elze honored as an NASW Social Work Pioneer University of Buffalo The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has named Diane E. Elze, PhD, associate professor emeritus in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, a “Social Work Pioneer,” one of the profession’s highest honors.

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Be Prepared for Dobbs Decision Impact on Maternal Mortality

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A 2021 study by a University of Colorado researcher projected a potential 4-13% annual rise in pregnancy-related deaths among non-Hispanic white patients compared to a 12-33% annual rise in pregnancy-related deaths among non-Hispanic Black patients and 6-18% annual rise among Hispanic patients. In the longer term, education is critical.

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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. Someone with sociopathic tendencies might, for instance, lack empathy for others, but still be a law-abiding, job-holding individual, she says.

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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. Someone with sociopathic tendencies might, for instance, lack empathy for others, but still be a law-abiding, job-holding individual, she says.