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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. Harris, PhD, MSW , assistant professor, School of Social Work, University of Washington Ty B.

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News Items – August 25, 2022

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Haylin Dennison is a member: Mental Health Tips For the 2022 School Year with Haylin Dennison (LCSW). Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Haylin Dennison offers services to Hawaii’s youth preparing for the 2022 school year. My goal is to support the health and well-being of Hawaii’s people,” says Haylin Dennison, LCSW.

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Paid Social Work Internships Part 1 Payment 4 Placements - Matt Dargay, MSW & Arie Davey, LLMSW

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They helped pass legislation to fund students interning as mental health counselors in schools across the state of Michigan, including funds for student interns in related disciplines, such as mental health counseling and psychology.

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Members in the News – August 4, 2023

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Jennifer Kelman, LCSW, a family therapist working with JustAnswer , tells Best Life that it’s also important to put a limit on phone calls from your in-laws. Marshall, LCSW, is director of clinical services and delegate representative for the National Association of Social Workers, Washington, D.C.

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News Items – January 19, 2023

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Sheilah Gauch is a member of NASW-MA: Understanding Chronic Sorrow Psychology Today Chronic sorrow originates when caregivers realize their powerlessness to heal their children. When we started to venture out into the world (whether at daycare, school, etc.), We might feel guilty or like we’re failing in some way.

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News Items – May 4, 2023

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When I pushed the father to tell me something he liked about his son, he reluctantly admitted that the boy was a pretty good student, didn’t get in trouble at school, had a great sense of humor and a rather endearing smile. Singer, PhD, LCSW, discussed his advice for working with suicidal youth and their families. “I

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The Impact of Collective Trauma and How Behavioral Health Organizations Can Help

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Leia Salzman, PhD, LCSW, from the Tulane University School of Social Work, describes collective trauma as “an event, or series of events that shatters the experience of safety for a group, or groups, of people.” Collective trauma occurs when this type of event happens to an entire community.