By Marisa Markowtiz, LMSW, CASAC-T The National Institute of Mental Health defines specific phobia as an intense, irrational fear that poses little or no actual danger. Approximately seven to nine percent of the United States population experience specific phobias....
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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices
I’m a mere therapist, but if I could share one piece of life advice with anyone, it would be this: Take an improv class.
Remembering Unsung Black Social Work Pioneer Lester Blackwell Granger
By Deron Snyder The accomplishments of people of color are often overlooked in American history. That is also true of social workers of color. Lester Blackwell Granger is one such historical figure, a social worker few people know about who should enjoy wider acclaim....
ADHD and Mindfulness | NASW Member Voices
Long-term effects of ADHD can take a toll on a client’s personal life. Mindfulness has been shown to be an effective tool to help treat ADHD symptoms.
NASW South Carolina strongly opposes legislation to repeal social work licensure
NASW-SC) is strongly against the proposed House Bill 3515, aka the “Entrepreneur Freedom Act.” The purpose of this bill is to do away with licensure for social workers and other professions in South Carolina.
Planning for Medicaid Unwinding in 2023
When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends in 2023, state agencies will begin the “unwinding” of continuous Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by redetermination for all enrollees.
Marriage, Midwinter and Making Progress | NASW Member Voices
Why are they asking for marriage? I heard this over and over again. Why this word? Can’t they just have domestic partnerships? Civil commitments? Something else?
Unfortunately, mass shootings are small part of the America’s larger gun violence problem | NASW Member Voices
These catastrophes have now become commonplace. During 2022, there have been 617 mass shootings.