Will I Have a Social Work Legacy?
I am not known for my writing, research, or speaking. I don’t have a program named after me. But over the years, as a social worker, I have interacted with hundreds, probably thousands, of young people.
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Beyond Colorblindness: Addressing Racial Trauma and Racial Bias in Social Work
Addressing racial trauma directly with clients, validating the trauma response, and continual self-reflection on our own biases best serves our clients and our profession as a whole. Read more
Is Practicing Civility Enough During Times of Strife: A Reminder of Social Work’s Central Calling
The NASW Code of Ethics encourages social workers to combat isms, discrimination, oppression, and violence. Social workers need to see practicing civility as only a minimum in a range of social justice and human rights activities. Read more
To New Social Work Grads: Welcome to the Fold, We Need You Now More Than Ever
Let me tell you what I know at this exact moment, as a social worker who loves this work and loves this world and is really worried about everything. I know this might hurt a little, but I think it might help, too. I hope it will. Read more
Big Problems, Big Solutions, Big Data: A Defense of the Use of Predictive Analytics in Child Welfare
Although artificial intelligence is not yet a perfect answer, it offers us a tool to solve systemic problems within child welfare. CCWIS and big data offer us a tool to create a modern, impactful, and trusted child welfare system. Read more
A Tribute to My “Blinded” Mentor
Submitting a first academic paper for publication can be scary. What if your "blind" reviewer asked to talk to you and review your paper line by line? Mentoring is difficult AND has rewards for both the mentor and the mentee. Read more
When Parents Cannot Let Go: Insights Highlighted by the College Admissions Scandal
The college admissions scandal brings attention to a pervasive issue - that of parents' inability to understand the importance of letting go. This article looks at six detrimental parenting patterns and addressing them in social work practice. Read more
Social Work, Inc.: How Benefit Corporations Grow Your Business With Social Responsibility
There are a number of reasons for social workers to consider incorporating as a benefit corporation. Benefit corporations must be committed to creating a public benefit in addition to generating a profit. Read more
Assessing for PTSD in Terminally Ill Patients
Over the course of a lifetime, most people will experience at least one potentially traumatizing event. Social workers can take a multi-dimensional, ongoing approach to assessing for PTSD in terminally ill patients. Read more
The Intersection of Autoimmune Disease and Social Work: An Effective Partnership for Health
There are 80 to 100 autoimmune diseases. As the prevalence of autoimmune disease rises, the number of patients who will seek the support of social workers will also increase. Read more
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Trauma-Informed Library Transformation: The Next Step in Library Social Work
Social workers often practice in community settings, but how often do they actually transform the settings? The University of Georgia School of Social Work and the Athens Clarke County Library are working together to create a trauma-informed library. Read more
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Thank you for the reminder and encouragement
Great article! Great reminder! Just what I needed. My current job is threatened b/c my appreciatio
Eve Block, MSW | Is Practicing Civility Enough During Times of Strife: A Reminder of Social Work’s Central Calling
I've never wavered in my pride about my chosen profession. I started out in psychology, but fortuna
Lyn Shuler, BSW, MSW, LCSW | Say You’re a Social Worker
Great article! I’ve been struggling with this because I recently accepted a position that isn’t tru
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Thank you for posting this Linda May Grobman. I have missed the passing score by one or two points
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