The New Social Worker Top 6 Articles for 2017, Editor's Picks, and More!
The New Social Worker magazine presents its top six articles of 2017, plus Editor's Picks, and what will be new in 2018.
View ArticleSelf-Care, A-Z: A "Word" About Self-Care in 2018
As we begin 2018, join us in a simple, yet powerful, self-care resolution. The One Word ritual is counter to complicated lists of resolutions.What is YOUR word?
View ArticleA Letter to Social Workers for the New Year
Danna Bodenheimer has some thoughts for social workers for New Year 2018. These are not exactly resolutions - more a sharing of myths that she refuses to continue to subscribe to, some goals, and a...
View ArticleBook Review: Domestic Abuse, Child Custody, and Visitation
Book review of Domestic Abuse, Child Custody, and Visitation.
View ArticleBook Review: Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy With...
Book review of Transgender Children and Youth: Cultivating Pride and Joy With Families in Transition.
View ArticleBook Review: Bipolar, Not So Much: Understanding Your Mood Swings and Depression
Book review of Bipolar, Not So Much: Understanding Your Mood Swings and Depression.
View Article3 New Films for Social Workers and Families
Addison Cooper goes to the movies and reviews Mully, Coco, and Daddy's Home 2 through a social work lens.
View ArticleThe #MacroSW Protest Song Playlist
Macro social workers asked: What constitutes a protest song? On the surface, this seems straightforward - a topical song with a focus on social justice and social change. That said, the best songs are...
View ArticleSocial Work Tech Notes - Remember Hand-Written Progress Notes? A Social...
One of the strengths of social work practice is our ability to be leaders in technology use. In developing new programs or creating new interventions involving technology, we are strongest when we...
View ArticleSocial Work Leadership - What Is a Leader? Are You One? Can You Become One?
Social work has a tradition of leadership. A good reason to become a social work leader is the fact that the profession is too important to be left to those without a social work background or a clear...
View ArticleLoss and Suffering: The Role of Social Work
Loss and suffering often go hand-in-hand, and social work frequently entails working with individuals who have experienced loss. Examples include settings such as nursing homes, cancer programs,...
View Article7 More Tips for Your Amazing Social Work Résumé
In her final column, Valerie Arendt provides 7 tips for your social work résumé, along with some "do"s and "don't"s.
View ArticleReflections on What I’ve Learned About Trauma in Social Work Practice Since...
Most of the clients who came into my office, no matter what the diagnosis, had a history of extensive trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, neglect, and exposure...
View ArticleEthics Alive! Ethics and the Clinical/Nonclinical Distinction
Social work is a single profession with a distinct set of values, ethical principles, and standards. How do these apply differently for clinical and nonclinical social workers?
View ArticleSocial Work Podcast Interviews Dr. Allan Barsky on Updated NASW Code of...
Access Dr. Allan Barsky's article on the NASW Code of Ethics changes, Social Work Podcast episodes on this topic, and the full Code of Ethics online.
View ArticleSelf-Care A-Z: Self-Care and PIE!
January 23rd is National Pie Day. Indulge in the pie of your choice. And, let’s resolve to treat ourselves to self-care through more PIE (Person-in-Environment)!
View ArticleThe New Social Worker Spring 2018 Webinar Series
The New Social Worker, in collaboration with BSCorbett Consulting, LLC, presents a series of two webinars for Spring 2018 - on self-care and salary/benefits negotiation. Join us for these...
View ArticleThe Journey of (Marvelous) Mrs. Maisel: Social Work Reflections on Season 1
The award-winning Amazon original series, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, concentrates on universal challenges social workers know well—separation from parents, individuation, marital fulfillment,...
View ArticleSoul Centered Self-Care
Elisa Kawam reflects on the soul of self-care and provides three steps toward self-care through simply being.
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