Professional Development

Call for “Viewpoints” Article Submissions

Call for “Viewpoints” Article Submissions

Join your colleagues who’ve been published in Social Work Advocates magazine's Viewpoints section! Social Work Advocates magazine is accepting submissions for the Viewpoints column, which helps readers understand developments in the social work profession, why they...

Why data and collaboration are key to social workers’ success

Why data and collaboration are key to social workers’ success

By Gary Pettengell, ECINSIf there were ever a time to truly appreciate the essential contributions to society made by social workers - it would be now. As we find ways to recognize, inspire, and equip social work professionals tackling a confluence of challenges in...

NASW Press Reads for Balance, Self-Care, and Connection

Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work, 2nd Edition by SaraKay Smullens The first edition of Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work was a breakout hit, providing a guiding light for those who were struggling. In the second edition, author SaraKay Smullens has updated the...

The Power of Primary Prevention

The Power of Primary Prevention

Alcohol-exposed pregnancies (AEPs) are more common than you might think: according to a new study, an estimated 54 percent of children in the United States are exposed to alcohol before they’re born. The high prevalence of AEPs surprised even the study’s authors, who...