Clients as the Evidence in Social Work
As social workers, we are programmed to learn from evidence-based perspectives. Are we remembering that our clients are the source of this evidence?
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Social Workers: Allies for Justice?
Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. George Floyd. Social workers, we have an opportunity to actualize our commitment to social justice by committing to building a race equity culture within our organizations and advocating for policy change. Read more
Looking Past Parking Lots: Socially Just Interventions for Our Homeless Neighbors During COVID-19
Allowing people who are homeless to shelter in place in a hotel setting lets them attend to recommended activities to best avoid contracting and spreading COVID-19. So how do we shift the needle of compassion for our homeless neighbors? Read more
Remembering Elizabeth J. Clark
The New Social Worker and the social work profession mourn the passing of Elizabeth (Betsy) J. Clark, PhD, MSW, MPH, on May 23, 2020. A frequent writer for The New Social Worker, she made many important contributions to the social work profession. Read more
Impostor Syndrome: A Social Work Graduate Student’s Experience
We are learning, as social work students, from some of the most experienced professionals, in the classroom and in field placements. And yet, we still somehow feel inadequate and unsure of how well we will do our jobs post-graduation. We ARE capable. Read more
Things They Didn’t Teach Me in Social Work School: Thoughts in a Pandemic
How do I practice social work in a pandemic? We are incredible in our depth, persistence, and response to people in need. And despite whatever we may have missed in social work school, we are learning each day, each hour, and with each other. Read more
Catching Our Breath To Evaluate Telehealth Best Practices
Many social workers quickly transitioned to telehealth to meet the needs of clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is worth stopping to catch a breath and consider how things are going. Read more
An Assisted Living Social Worker's New Normal: "With Changes We Will Evolve"
My daily conversations with residents have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. As I write this, I must wear the proper protective equipment. As we learn to adapt to a new normal, I do my best to provide the same quality of life as before. Read more
Everyone Deserves To Feel Loved
While in rush hour traffic, social work student Michelle Ottaviano reflects on her internship. Her mentor told her, "Everyone deserves to feel loved." These words resonate with her as she prepares for a career in social work. Read more
Social Workers Are Essential Workers
Being essential is not about getting to the front of a line or receiving any other special privileges. It's about being given the opportunity to have a seat at the table and be included in discussions about what is best for patients and families. Read more
A Front Line Social Worker‘s Perspective on COVID-19
My role as a social worker was already challenging, but the difficulty has reached new heights with COVID-19. Limited resources are more scarce. Comforting families is not the same, either. Social workers are working tirelessly to care for patients. Read more
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Assumpta Mueni | Social Workers: Allies for Justice?
Great read. Thank you so much for this timely message.
Charles G. Muhammad | Social Workers: Allies for Justice?
Well done, thank you!
Thomas Durante | Social Workers: Allies for Justice?
I spent 28 years as an SCW working for the state of Massachusetts----if it wasn't for the SCW union
Edward Donahue | What Social Work Means to Me