Social Work Month 2015
A Career in Social Work - Looking Back and Looking Forward
To those just starting down your life/career path, keep looking for what gives you passion and fulfills you. Remember to ask yourself the hard questions of what motivates you as a social worker.
What Social Work Means to Me
To me, social work isn’t as much of a profession as it is a complete and inexplicable part of who I am.
Blissfully Asleep
Blissfully Asleep, a musical composition by USC social work graduate student Nils de Mol van Otterloo.
Susan Martin and Friends Sing "Cease Fire"
The song Cease Fire was recorded on the Family of Friends CD released at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 1991. Cease Fire is a political message about the importance of preserving our environment. Performed by Susan Martin and others.
Creating a Place of Reflection Through Art - A Mural for a Social Work Office
Social work student Denise Walter created a place of reflection by painting a mural for her social work office.
The Journey
A poem, by social worker Joyce Hamelin.
Human Sex Trafficking: An Important Issue for Social Workers
Human sex trafficking is an important issue for social workers. This poem is written from a young girl's point of view, by DeAnn Newhouse, Shippensburg University social work student.
The Importance of Working With Clients With Chronic Illness
As social workers, we must find a way to provide services to the 117 million plus people who are living with chronic illnesses and recognize that they each have individualized and unique needs.
photo credit: Allison Fine
Orange and Blue Dahlia
A photo of a dahlia by social worker Allison Fine. "Flowers are a reminder of the beauty that exists in this world."
A Look at Social Work and Technology
John Riolo presents a slide show/video on social work, technology, and ethics.
Merging the Personal and Professional - Social Work Leads the Path to Change
Tina Atherall talks about merging personal and professional interests to pave the path for change through social work.
Nation's Top Nephrology Social Workers for 2015 Honored
March is both National Social Work Month and National Kidney Month. The National Kidney Foundation's Council of Nephrology Social Workers (NKF-CNSW) is recognizing outstanding professionals who are advancing the field of nephrology social work.
7 Characteristics Every Social Worker Needs
Seven characteristics every social worker needs to have are flexibility, creativity, passion, empathy, trustworthiness, competence, and a sense of humor.
As We Celebrate Social Work Month, Recognize NASW, Social Work Profession Must Still Work Hard To Overcome Societal Challenges
NASW president Darrell Wheeler's Social Work Month message urges social workers not to "rest on past laurels – there is so much yet to do, and we cannot afford to lose precious gains already made."
When “Just Say No” is Not Enough: Teaching Harm Reduction
Harm reduction is a strengths-based and client-centered helping strategy utilized in both prevention and practice models. Although its roots are in addictions treatment and public health, the principles can be used in other social work settings.
I Found Social Work Along Life's Path
As a child, I did not plan to or dream of becoming a social worker; rather, as I have traveled along my life’s path, I have felt increasingly that social work is my calling.
