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Giving Non-Advice: Fostering Independence and Resilience in Social Work Clients
Excessive advice-giving doesn’t belong in the therapy room. As a new social worker, you will need to resist the temptation a dozen times a day to pack clients full of your fresh therapy knowledge.
Book Review: Despite the Best Intentions: How Racial Inequality Thrives in Good Schools
Despite the Best Intentions: How Racial Inequality Thrives in Good Schools takes a look at a suburban public high school that appears to be the utopia of racial equity to understand the disconnect between good intentions and real world outcomes.
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Vicarious Trauma in Social Work Education: Preparing Students for the Emotional Demands of the Profession
Moving trauma-informed education and vicarious trauma prevention from the periphery to the very foundation of professional development and coursework would allow students not just to serve others but to protect their own capacity for care.
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Self-Care A-Z: Self-Care in the New Year
Resolutions or regrets? Here are some field-tested, tried-and-true strategies to help with solidifying a self-care commitment for the new year. And, have some fun!
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Top Topics: The New Social Worker’s 2025 Most-Read Articles
The New Social Worker published 74 articles in 2025. Our list of most-read articles for 2025 tells us the story of what social workers have been reading here and reflects important issues. We thank you, friends, and look forward to seeing you in 2026
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Defining Value: How Reclassifying Social Work Degrees Threatens the Fabric of Social Safety
Under the new "non-professional" label, annual federal borrowing limits for social work students will drop significantly—from amounts often exceeding $20,500 up to the full cost of attendance (via Grad PLUS loans)—to a strict $20,500 per year.
Book Review: The Women
Social workers who work with veterans of the Vietnam War must have knowledge and sensitivity to the unique features of this particular war, including the trauma of service, as well as return. Read our review of The Women.
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How Social Workers Can Support Parents of Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused
CSA affects not just children but entire family systems. Parents or caregivers often carry unseen wounds. Their ability to process emotions, communicate clearly, and support their children can deeply shape recovery outcomes.
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