NASW has long urged Congress to repeal the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, as we’ve noted in previous blog updates. We are pleased to note that Congress passed a bill to end the 17-year old policy on Saturday, December 18. NASW greatly appreciates everything our members did to support these efforts, such as responding to an action alert we sent out in the spring.
Why Social Workers Should Talk to Their Clients About Conscious Living – and Dying
National Healthcare Decisions Day, which is April 16th, is a good reminder for social workers on the importance of discussing advance care planning. It’s one of the many reasons social workers should talk to their clients about conscious Living – and Dying.