Sacred Space: A Love Letter to Home Visits
The home visit is a glance at the family’s collage of who they are and where they are going. Even on blank walls, there’s hope to be found. Read more
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Ethics Alive! When Medical Marijuana Is Both “Legal” and “Prohibited”
Medical use of marijuana (MuM) is legal in many states. Yet, it is prohibited by federal law. What is the social worker’s role with clients for whom MuM may be beneficial? Read more
Create a Great Social Work Field Education Experience
Have you thought about taking on a social work student in your agency? A great agency field experience takes planning, careful interviewing, connections with nearby schools of social work, and careful integration of social work competencies. Read more
Acknowledge and Embrace the Uncertainty of a Job Search in Unpredictable Times
Start your social work job search now, make adjustments for unique situations, and be flexible. Read more
Disenfranchised Trauma: The Impact on Indirect Victims
Much has been written on the effects of sexual abuse on the primary victim. Less has been written on the effects on the family members of survivors, such as siblings. A case study illustrates these effects. Read more
The Power of Podcasting in Social Work Education
Podcasts promote storytelling and lived experiences, are accessible, and integrate easily into learning management systems. They can be used in class discussions, writing assignments, and assessments. Read more
I Have My Social Work Degree—Why Do I Have To Take an Exam To Get a License?
Regulatory boards consider four factors when issuing social work licenses: education, moral character, an exam that measures entry-level competence, and supervised experience. The first in a series by ASWB on social work licensing issues. Read more
Social Work Leadership: From Colleague to Mentor to Friend
Becky Corbett pays tribute to her colleague, mentor, and friend, Elizabeth J. “Betsy” Clark, with five lessons learned. Read more
Update From the Home and Work Environment: Are We Built for This?
What does it mean when work, home, parenting, care-giving, and self-care all happen in the same place? What happens to our sense of self? New challenges are apparent, and the future is unknown. Read more
Book Review: Sex-Positive Social Work
The New Social Worker's book review of Sex-Positive Social Work Read more
Book Review: United States Income, Wealth, Consumption, and Inequality
The New Social Worker's book review of United States Income, Wealth, Consumption, and Inequality. Read more
Book Review: Social Work, Criminal Justice, and the Death Penalty
The New Social Worker's book review of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and the Death Penalty. Read more
The New Social Worker’s Social Work Month Project 2021 Call for Submissions
The New Social Worker magazine is seeking entries for its Social Work Month Project 2021. Get full details on submission requirements. Read more
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Waking Up - Telehealth, the Pandemic, and a New Normal
My client was talking about feeling isolated, numb, and wanting to return to “normal.” While I understood and supported her desire, I remembered her prior “normal.” I asked, “Are you sure you want to go back to your life just as it was before?” Read more
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Why do we not have a national license. We all take the same exam. And I am familiar with the issue
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Thank you for a wonderfully written letter. As a Social worker with 26 years of experience in Child
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Brilliantly worded article Allan! As a practicing Mindfulness facilitator and a Social Service Work
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