By Paul R. Pace “Right now, the LGBTQIA+ community is under attack,” says Seth J. Meyer, PhD, LCSW, assistant professor of nonprofit studies and public administration at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. Threats to libraries, education, LGBTQIA+ books,...
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Social Workers Can Help Create Queer-Friendly Nonprofits
The LGBTQIA+ community is under attack, but social workers can help
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is proud to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month and seeks to acknowledge the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Social workers are committed to bringing awareness and combating mental health...
NASW expert guides social workers on using intuition in their practices
National Association of Social Workers member Bette Freedson is a clinical social worker in South Berwick, Maine. She recently authored the book Other Realms, Other Ways: A Clinician's Guide to the Magick of Intuition." We talked to Freedson about how social workers...
Video messages from 2021 NASW National Board Region VI Director Candidates
Here are video messages for candidates for 2021 NASW Board Region VI Director. NASW’s region IV encompasses Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. The candidates are Jenny Conger and Phillip Pratt. Cast ballots until May 28. [video width="1280" height="720"...
Video Messages from Candidates for National Committee on Nominations & Leadership Identification Region XI Representative
Here are video messages for candidates for 2021 NASW Board National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification Region XI. They are Cassandra Bowers and Blanca Sanchez McGee. Cast ballots until May 28. [video width="1280" height="720"...
Video and Message from 2021 NASW National Board Candidates for Region IX Director
Here are video messages for candidates for 2021 NASW Board Region IX Director. NASW’s Region IX encompasses Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. The candidates are Anthony Bibus and Jessica Hoeper. Cast ballots until May 28. [video width="1280" height="720"...
Video Messages from 2021 NASW National Board Candidates for Region VIII Director
Here are video messages for candidates for 2021 NASW Board Region VIII Director. NASW’s Region VIII encompasses Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. The candidates are Kristi Wood and Dafna Berman. Cast ballots until May 28. [video width="1280" height="720"...