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Evolving with Mindfulness in a Changing World

R.E.A.L. Social Workers

Some were community or world events that affected her personally. Of course, my grandmother did not have access to the world wide web, social media, or 24 hours of news and political commentary. This type of wisdom changes one’s outlook on life. There isn’t an ill wind that doesn’t change. The world evolves and changes.

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What is “Anticipatory Social Work?” Advancing a Provocation for the Next Chapter of the Profession

Social Work Futures

As the world continues to change, old issues transform/evolve and new issues emerge…too much of our intellectual and practice infrastructure positions us to respond to old versions of social issues rather than what is actually in front of us – as well as what is coming in a rapidly changing world.

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Notes from the Future – August 28, 2023 Edition

Social Work Futures

For people involved in foresight practice, the practice of scanning, organizing and creatively interpreting “signals of change” in the ecosystem is a primary and foundational part of the work. This gathering is not meant to be exhaustive…it is a changing, evolving space. The future of social issues.

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Notes from the Future – March 14, 2023

Social Work Futures

For people involved in foresight practice, the practice of scanning, organizing and creatively interpreting “signals of change” in the ecosystem is a primary and foundational part of the work. This gathering is not meant to be exhaustive…it is a changing, evolving space.

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What Is A Traumaversary And How Can It Affect Us?

MQ Mental Health

In April 2020, the world was locked down due to Covid-19. Our lives and how we lived them changed overnight. Whether it’s at the forefront of our minds or not, the anniversary of a traumatic event can have a psychological impact. The term ‘ Traumaversary’ has crept into the mental health world in recent years.

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National Social Work Week and a worldwide day of recognition

Social Work With Adults

National Social Work Week , incorporating World Social Work Day , gives us an extended opportunity to reflect on recent history, assess the current state of our practice and ask the question ‘What next for modern, progressive, person-centred social work?’

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Salute Your Graduate with an NASW Press Book Gift

Social Work Blog

In the second edition, author SaraKay Smullens has updated the text to reflect our evolving understanding of burnout. In the second edition, author SaraKay Smullens has updated the text to reflect our evolving understanding of burnout. The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers.