Podcasts by Social Workers for Social Workers
September 30 is International Podcast Day. Several podcasts by social workers and for social workers are featured in this excerpt from Days in the Lives of Social Workers. Read more
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Ethics Alive! Elections in Light of Social Work Values
November 3, 2020, is election day. Voting and participating in electoral processes are vital ways to promote social justice and the other core values of the social work profession. Read more
5 Tips for Connecting Theory to Clinical Social Work Practice
Which model of practice am I using? How do I proceed with a particular client’s needs? These five tips will help social workers with making the connection between theoretical models and clinical practice. Read more
The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of a CV for Social Workers
Do you need a CV (curriculum vita) or a résumé? What is included on a CV, and is there a standard order for CV items? Get the scoop on CVs for social workers here. Read more
What’s in Your Backpack? Mindful Self-Care and Emotional Rigor During the COVID-19 Crisis
Preparation for social work practice must include emotional rigor. Be intentional about how you relate and respond to experiences - how you carry your backpack. Read more
Reports of Child Abuse Seem To Be Falling: How Can We Know What's Really Happening?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many wonder what impact it has on children and families. Will child maltreatment increase, decrease, or remain the same? Child abuse reports seem to be falling, but what is really happening? Read more
Exercising and Building Your Resilience Muscle as a New Social Worker
We have long recognized the stress associated with social work practice. There is much we can do to help ourselves cope. Exercise and build your resilience muscle. Read more
Welcome Back! We Are Social Work Students and Instructors in a Virtual World
As students and faculty return to the classroom (virtually or in person) this fall, let's reflect on and clear up misconceptions about the virtual classroom. Read more
Book Review: The Educator’s Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion
The New Social Worker's book review of The Educator’s Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion: A Practical Resource for K-12 Teachers, Administrators, and School Support Staff Read more
Book Review: Treating the Eating Disorder Self
The New Social Worker's book review of Treating the Eating Disorder Self: A Comprehensive Model for the Social Work Therapist Read more
Book Review: Family Therapy for Treating Trauma: An Integrative Family and Systems Treatment (I-FAST) Approach
The New Social Worker's book review of Family Therapy for Treating Trauma: An Integrative Family and Systems Treatment (I-FAST) Approach Read more
Book Review: Lost and Found: Young Fathers in the Age of Unwed Parenthood
The New Social Worker's review of Lost and Found: Young Fathers in the Age of Unwed Parenthood Read more
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I was shocked to learn that some faculty members still questioned the relevance of voter registrati
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One thing I learned was voting is crucial and there are many ways to get voting done during this pa
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I am truly shocked to learn that some people are still oblivious to the importance of voting. Espec
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