Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Pace Social workers and teachers need cultural competencies to help end the school-to-prison pipeline for students of color, says Shawntelle L. Fisher, MSW, MDiv, LCSW. Our afternoon program is centered around social emotional learning, as is our reentry program.

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Doin' The Work

APRIL 1, 2019

Episode 16 Guest: Elissa Hardy, LCSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. Elissa details the evolution of library social work and how social workers and peer navigators work with librarians to serve diverse populations across twenty-six total locations. Episode 16 Guest: Elissa Hardy, LCSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 9, 2022

As America faces a mental health crisis, the need for suicide prevention services is more imperative than ever. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, suicide is ranked as the second primary cause of death in young people among the ages of 10 to 34 and the tenth most frequent cause of death in the United States.

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Doin' The Work

JANUARY 10, 2022

Episode 49 Guests: Kelechi Wright, LCPC, LPC; Kortney Carr, LCSW, LSCSW Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. She has expansive clinical experience in mental health with BIPOC communities. Kortney is a third-year doctoral student at the University of Kansas and a Professor of Practice in the School of Social Welfare.

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Social Work Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

April Ferguson LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate Children and Adolescents April 2024 The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) acknowledges April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2022

By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Depression is a very common and serious mental health condition that can significantly impact a person’s ability to function in all aspects of life. It can result from a number of social, emotional, and biological factors.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Makeba Royall, LCSW NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. EP13: Facing the Opioid Crisis [Podcast]: Opioid addiction has become a public health crisis in the United States.

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Social Workers Speak

JULY 28, 2023

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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Social Workers Speak

MAY 18, 2023

Social workers are the largest group of mental health care providers in the United States, and their dedication makes our communities a better place to live in,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). Safety really does extend beyond a bulletproof door or armed school officers.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

A message from National Association of Social Workers (NASW) President Mildred “Mit” Joyner. NASW President Mildred “Mit” Joyner, DPS, MSW, LCSW. NASW wants Texas leadership to understand that social workers across this nation support transgendered youth, their families and their support systems.

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Doin' The Work

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. . In this episode, I talk with Rachel Frome, who is the Program Coordinator of Social Workers Against Solitary Confinement, a national task force dedicated to ending solitary confinement. Host: Shimon Cohen, LCSW. . www.dointhework.com. Follow on Twitter & Instagram , Like on Facebook.

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Social Workers Speak

JULY 20, 2022

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) reached a potential news audience of about 500 million readers in June, thanks in large part to coverage of the association’s warning of the mental health impact of the U.S. LCSW, has been named CEO of the Association of Social Work Boards.

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 11, 2023

Joanne Belloli is a member of NASW-MI: Precious Blood Sister celebrates 60 years of religious life The Courier Belloli is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the NASW Academy of Certified Social Workers , and also holds a CAADC—Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor credential.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership. Author: Stephanie L.

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Social Work Blog

JULY 17, 2023

The effects of burnout on client service provision, organizational health, and individual well-being are increasingly a focus of social work research, particularly against the societal backdrop of the post-COVID-19 era. The journal Social Work is a benefit of NASW membership. Author: Stephanie L.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Pace Social worker Jennifer Kljajic lost her brother to suicide when he was tapered off from opioids too quickly after taking them as prescribed for years due to a chronic pain condition in 2018. Department of Health and Human Services published guidelines that warned against fast tapering due to the risk of suicide.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 11, 2023

Representative Lydia Crafts’ own connection to the issue , along with her work as a licensed clinical social worker, have driven her to draft what she calls a public health response to substance use disorder. Beck Beck is a member of NASW-MO: ‘Telemental health’: Technology boosts mental health care in the US and India St.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

April Ferguson LCSW-C, Senior Practice Associate, Children and Adolescents On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Removal and placement of a child outside of the home is traumatic and can impact their mental health long term. What does This Mean for Child Welfare Social Workers?

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Social Workers Speak

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Staci Knox is a member of NASW-IL: Social media hurting kids’ mental health, performance The Telegraph There is growing evidence linking heavy social media use with increased risks for anxiety and depression, according to OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center.

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Social Work Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Licensed mental health care professionals diagnose ADHD using the DSM-5. Sarah McConkey, LCSW, specializes in ADHD and finds that mindfulness has been shown to be risky for survivors of sexual assault and other clients with complicated trauma histories. ADHD is treated through behavior therapy and medications.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 18, 2023

Social workers are the largest group of mental health care providers in the United States, and their dedication makes our communities a better place to live in,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). Safety really does extend beyond a bulletproof door or armed school officers.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Social Work leaders gather for photo in front of the U.S. Kastner, MSS, MLSP, Senior Field Organizer Nearly 100 social workers from 44 states and two U.S. House and Senate on June 28, 2023, to build bipartisan support for key federal legislation that will assist the social work workforce, our clients, and communities.

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Social Workers Speak

AUGUST 29, 2023

Amy Salgado , a California-based licensed clinical social worker , said that in addition to the emotional challenges, Latino queer youth encounter practical obstacles too. Granet , licensed clinical social worker at The OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California wonders. Breen, LCSW.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 14, 2023

The February – March 2023 issue of Social Work Advocates is out now. We Must Consider the Sleep Health of Our Clients Over the course of my 10 years as a clinical social worker, I met a vast number of clients who complained of poor sleep. Click here to log-in and see the online flipbook.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 8, 2023

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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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 8, 2023

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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inSocialWork

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Many social workers were reluctantly pushed into the pool of teletherapy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic while others have been using this service delivery model for a while. While many social workers were reluctantly pushed into online or telehealth practice, our guest Shannon Miller has been at it for a while.

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Social Workers Speak

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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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Social Work Blog

JULY 1, 2022

However, his experiences as a clinical social work intern opened his eyes to the impacts of severe mental illness, as well as the intersecting issues of mental health, substance use disorders, poverty, incarceration, and racism. This changed the trajectory of my professional career,” says Abebe, LCSW, LICSW, MA. “I

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

By Makeba Royall, LCSW – NASW Senior Practice Associate In 1989, National Recovery Month was started during the month of September. SAMHSA defines recovery as a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives and strive to reach their full potential.

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Doin' The Work

JANUARY 30, 2023

We talk about the overall issue of social work students not only being required to complete free internships to graduate, but also having to pay for the internship credits. Arie and Matt present numerous ways to fund paid internships and talk about the organizing they’ve done at the University of Michigan and at the state level.

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Social Workers Speak

JUNE 22, 2023

Fortune What’s more, there’s a role for technology in providing access to treatment—particularly the use of telehealth services via Zoom or other video platforms, Mirean Coleman, clinical director at the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) , tells Fortune. But all of these things make you wonder: Where are we headed?”

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Social Workers Speak

JULY 7, 2023

Victor Armstrong is a member of NASW-NC: The importance of culturally-relevant training in mental health care WFAE For the past nine weeks, WFAE’s series “ Fractured ” has been exploring problems with North Carolina’s mental health system. Inequities in the system include disparities in access and quality of care.

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Social Work Blog

MAY 25, 2022

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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Social Workers Speak

MAY 25, 2023

News Items – May 25, 2023 Carmen Reese Foster is a member of NASW-TN: Lack of empathy: Growing anxiety and depression follows wave of activism for Black social workers Milwaukee Independent Since the 2020 racial reckoning, social workers have prided ourselves on working to eliminate social justice disparities.

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Social Workers Speak

MAY 25, 2023

News Items – May 25, 2023 Carmen Reese Foster is a member of NASW-TN: Lack of empathy: Growing anxiety and depression follows wave of activism for Black social workers Milwaukee Independent Since the 2020 racial reckoning, social workers have prided ourselves on working to eliminate social justice disparities.

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