A Love Letter to Social Work
Susan Mankita, LCSW, writes a love letter to social work, a career rich in meaning, and filled with challenges and possibilities.
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Healing Through Culture and Art: A Process of Self-Care
As a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, the cultural teachings I learned in my youth have sustained me through challenging times. In all tribal nations, cultures’ spirituality and healing align and influence the creation of art. more
High-Mileage Questions for Social Worker Self-Care
Our bodies and minds know what they need through the help of being asked high mileage questions. more
Just Send Love to IT - An Original Song About Today's Society
What do we do when we are blue about the events of the day? Dr. Jules Gilliam performs her original song (with music by Robert Hitz) that says when a tragedy happens in the world, you can just send love to it. more
Self-Care Summer 2017 - Be a Part of It!
You can participate in The New Social Worker's Self-Care Summer 2017 project. Here's how. more
Social Worker Success & Self-Care Toolbox
With the right tools in your toolbox, you can achieve success and self-care in your social work career. more
If I Had To Do It All Over, I’d Choose Social Work (Again)!
I’ve always been proud to be a social worker - it’s a profession that embodies the very core of who I am and who I want to be. And with all of the difficult things going on worldwide, I find myself becoming more and more proud of my profession. more
Being Present: Social Work's Gift
What I have loved most about the positions I have held in clinics and agencies is being able to be present. The ability to be present is to be completely in the moment and to listen, really listen with your whole being; from your head to your toes. more
Photo by Marc Laferriere
Informing Your Teaching Through Coffee Walkabouts: Micro Social Work Skills in Action
During coffee walkabouts, I hear concerns and worries, I get to know about people's lives, I get asked for advice, and I get to share a few laughs. It is amazing how people will open up when they don't sense you have to immediately be somewhere. more
Send Us Your Creative Work!
The New Social Worker seeks creative works from social workers and social work students. Contact the editor to submit your artwork, poetry, music, and other creative works. Thank you!
