Social Work in a Camouflaged Life
Military spouses in social work face challenges such as needing to learn new local resources every few years, licensure mobility, and frequent termination with clients.
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“What Are You?” Navigating Mixed-ish Challenges and Opportunities in Social Work
The question, “What are you?” is frequently directed at multiracial people and implies they are "not normal." The new comedy Mixed-ish addresses issues of a biracial family. A model of multiracial cultural attunement for social workers is presented. Read more
Riesgo de suicidio en las escuelas: lo que los trabajadores sociales deben saber
Spanish translation of Suicide Risk in Schools: What Social Workers Need To Know, by Jonathan Singer, translated by Vali Maduro de Gateño. Traducción al español del riesgo de suicidio en las escuelas: lo que los trabajadores sociales deben saber. Read more
The Art of Adaptability – The Social Worker’s Superpower
Adaptability is a muscle that requires exercise like any other muscle we want to flex. In the field of social work, the art of adaptability is what can set us apart from the pack, allowing us to become leaders who set an example. Read more
In the Field - To Self-Disclose or Not To Self-Disclose: That Question Is Too Simple
The social work literature typically frames self-disclosure as a complex and controversial use-of-self practice. Inquiring minds still want to know: "Should I do it or not?" That question is too simple. Read more
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The Self-Reflective Rover: A Brief Glimpse at Travel Social Work
Travel social workers work at short-term assignments in a variety of locations. Travel allows much time for self-reflection and growth. Read more
RETRACTION: Calling In Call-Out Culture: Social Workers Having Difficult Conversations Ethically on Social Media
Retraction of article originally published in the Winter 2020 issue. Read more
The Poverty Simulation Experience
A poverty simulation was held at Winthrop University. The poverty simulation is not a game. It is an enriching experience that imparts a number of lessons, and no two students will come away with the same experience. Read more
How Literary Fiction Helps Us Become Better Social Workers
Reading literary fiction can help us better understand societal issues and be better social workers. Read more
First Steps: Climate-Thinking for Environmental Justice
Together, social workers can build awareness and create new norms wherein we continually consider the environmental justice and climate impacts of our personal and professional choices. Read more
A Family of Friends: Surviving the Holidays
Holidays are stressful for those of us with family and those without family. You can’t choose your family, but you have the power to control what effect family has on your life and to set boundaries. And you can make your own family of friends. Read more
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