By Sue Coyle Self-care is an often-discussed topic among social workers, the organizations that employ them, and the profession as a whole—and for good reason. Social work is a challenging career choice in myriad ways. From the client-based schedules that often extend...
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Beyond the Gimmick: Aware of the Importance of Self-Care, Social Workers Struggle to Practice It
By Sue Coyle Self-care is an often-discussed topic among social workers, the organizations that employ them, and the profession as a whole—and for good reason. Social work is a challenging career choice in myriad ways. From the client-based schedules that often extend...
Unprecedented Experiment: Pandemic Initiatives Provide Roadmap to Ending U.S. Child Poverty
By Courteney Stuart The COVID-19 pandemic cast a dark cloud across children’s lives, interrupting education and socialization. For the poorest families in the U.S., however, there was a silver lining. The unprecedented global crisis created the political will to...
NASW National Board Members Remember Colleague Anthony “Tony” Bibus, III
Bibus made people feel valued and genuinely listened to what they had to say
Self-Care, Self-Defense: Therapist Says Jiu-Jitsu Hobby Teaches Power of Consent
If someone says ‘tap’ or taps you, you let go. It’s all about consent
Social Workers Can Help Create Queer-Friendly Nonprofits
The LGBTQIA+ community is under attack, but social workers can help
Giving Back is Part of the Code of Ethics, Board Member Says
By Paul R. Pace “My mother was the first social work-like person I had ever met,” says Cindy Bautista-Thomas. “She did a lot of work in the community." “She would volunteer at church, at the soup kitchens, and help people in the community by providing them with...
How Children Learn to Regulate Their Emotions
“Emotional intelligence is a term used to describe a person’s ability to understand, interpret, express and manage their own emotions, and to navigate interpersonal relationships with awareness, empathy and an appreciation for the emotional experiences of others,”...