We are all part of the economy. We all have contributions to make to the economic well-being of our communities. We all make decisions about how we conduct our economic lives based on our values and preferences. Economic Well-Being: An Introduction provides us with...
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NASW Press Reads for Economic Justice and Financial Management
We all have contributions to make to the economic well-being of our communities. “Economic Well-Being: An Introduction” provides us with tools to accomplish these goals.
Ask your Senators to Restore Funding for the HIV/AIDS and Mental Health Training Program
Mental health services are an important pre-requisite for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment. The mental health practitioner's role has become more meaningful as the complexities surrounding treatment necessitate caring for the psychological aspects of HIV care,...
Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice Q&A
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and three other social work organizations today released new Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice. The standards were created after two years of discussion and research. Here are some commonly asked...
4 Reasons to Pursue a Master’s in Social Work
Whether you are a college student, recent graduate, or currently employed, a master's in social work (MSW) can help boost your career. Here are four reasons why. 1. Advocate for underserved populations. Social workers get to advocate for the most marginalized and...
Webinars focus on cultural competence standards
By Paul R. Pace, News staff We live in a time of considerable tensions related to differences of all kinds, says Carol Bonner, chairwoman of the NASW National Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity, or NCORED. “It is the responsibility, as social workers, to lead at...
Webinar: The Therapeutic Role of Animals in the Lives of Children
The Therapeutic Role of Animals in the Lives of Children Thursday, April 6, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET Credit Hours: 1.5 Social Work contact hours of CEs Presenter: Philip Tedeschi, LCSW Moderator(s): Dina Kastner, MSS, MLSP What do we know about the therapeutic...
Virtual conferences will save social workers time, money
As virtual events become a larger part of the professional development landscape, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is using this medium more frequently to expand the audience and social work reach as well as saving social workers time and money....