By Chad Dion Lassiter, MSW This fall, I have returned to the classroom as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and West Chester University and, as I have done so, I’m faced with students eager to become social workers. In part, I believe, it is because social...
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What does it really mean to help? | NASW Member Voices
This fall, I have returned to the classroom as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and West Chester University and, as I have done so, I’m faced with students eager to become social workers.
NASW Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic American Heritage Month (also known as Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic Latinx Heritage or Latino Heritage Month) began in 1968 as a week-long celebration honoring the Hispanic community’s contributions.
Now that Affirmative Action is Dead, Look Back for the Way Forward | NASW Member Voices
More than 60 years of work to diversify schools and provide opportunities for minorities has been undone.
July 24 is International Self-Care Day
Experts say practicing self-care has proven benefits, such as effective stress management, reducing the likelihood of illnesses, and bolstering your energy levels.
July is Disability Pride Month
During July, communities celebrate Disability Pride by showcasing their contributions and advocating for their rights. Some cities in the United States hold parades to honor the community. The first Disability Pride celebration took place in 2015 to mark the 25th...
The Power to Take Life | NASW Member Voices
This year marks the second anniversary of the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
In Search of Transgenerational Office Space | NASW Member Voices
My job, as a therapist, is to provide crowd control. Who are the stakeholders in Emily’s life and how do they influence her thoughts?