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Guest Post: Helping and Compassion Fatigue by Thomas R. Metzinger, LCSW, CCHt (USMC Veteran)

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Self-care practices must include multiple physical, psychological, and emotional components. Metzinger, LCSW, CCHt (USMC Veteran). The goal would be for professionals and helpers to implement relaxation into their daily lives to achieve some inner peace amongst the demands of therapy, helping, and caregiving. Self-care is essential.

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Locking the Door? The Social Work Licensing Exam

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Cassandra Walker , LCSW. Our guest Cassie Walker, LCSW, has been a consistent advocate, commentator and writer who has worked actively to respond to this injustice. Cassandra Walker , LCSW, CCTP, is a Black queer social worker, trauma therapist, writer, gamer and activist. So, what’s going on, and what is the solution?

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Member Voices: Be Wary of Mental Health ‘Experts’ on Social Media

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Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. I have a master’s degree in Social Work and am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW). By Carla B.

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NASW to join White Ribbon Day in Congress

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Speakers includee: Veronika Mudra, founder of White Ribbon USA The Honorable Tanya Bradsher, Deputy Secretary, U.S.

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12 Things I Learned from Teaching a New Class: Disaster Social Work – An Anti-Racist Lens

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Psychological, family-centered as well as political dimensions are considered throughout, as well as the phenomena of collective trauma (especially as it intersects with historical trauma and other types of distress). Because of them and their suggestions – the class will continue to evolve and be better and better in the future.

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Creating a Voice: The unique needs of LGBTQ+ Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence

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Kaytlyn Gillis, LCSW, BACS. Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS , is a New Orleans-based psychotherapist and writer who works with survivors of family and relationship trauma; she also focuses on these and other issues within the LGBTQ+ community.

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A Mixed-Methods Study of the Experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color MSW Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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About 69% of the sample experienced psychological distress, with higher proportions among those who identified as Latine/Latinx, womxn, straight, first-generation, full-time and part-time students, and clinical students. The findings presented in the article were drawn from 29 students who participated in online surveys and focus groups.