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Members in the Media – June 8, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Elizabeth Dosoretz is a member of NASW-FL: Guest Commentary: Weather-related PTSD a growing concern months after Hurricane Ian Cape Coral Breeze Seven months after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, and with the 2023 hurricane season looming, we reflect on the mental health impacts for those still recovering from the devastation of fall 2022.

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Members in the Media – June 8, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Elizabeth Dosoretz is a member of NASW-FL: Guest Commentary: Weather-related PTSD a growing concern months after Hurricane Ian Cape Coral Breeze Seven months after Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, and with the 2023 hurricane season looming, we reflect on the mental health impacts for those still recovering from the devastation of fall 2022.

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Members in the News – September 12, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Ryan Estes is a member of NASW-NC: [Video] 988 lifeline signs installed around Wrightsville Beach to spread awareness of mental health resource WECT Ryan Estes, LCSW, LCAS, CCS , on 988: “It’s a moment to really tackle stigma and to take time to be more intentional with outreach to the community to draw awareness.

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News Items – June 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

This month, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called students’ mental health “America’s silent epidemic,” and called for more school counselors, social workers, psychologists and nurses. Diana Anzaldua is a member: Abortion Doesn’t F**k Up Our Mental Health. The Impact of Roe v.

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News Items – February 3, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Allison Carpenter is a member: [Video] Library partners with Family Service Rochester to add social worker. It’s been about two months since Family Resource Center and the Rochester Public Library have teamed up to hire an in-house social worker for the library. Women’s Health. Well + Good.

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Micro, Mezzo & Macro Social Work

Social Work Bubble

Micro Social Work is direct-practice work in which a social worker meets with individuals, families, and small groups to support their treatment needs and improve their quality of life. Mezzo Social Work. Mezzo Social Work includes social workers that develop programs, organizations and work with groups and communities.

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News Items – December 16, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Colorado has half a billion dollars to fix its mental health system. The hospital system has hired about 100 behavioral health workers in the last couple of years and now has 68 vacancies for social workers, counselors, psychologists and other mental health workers. But first it needs workers. The Denver Post.