From engaging in yoga and reading a book to watching a beloved TV program or heading to the beach, however you choose to take time for yourself, doing so is incredibly important. Self-care is essential to maintaining a healthier and happier life. It involves...
Experts say practicing self-care has proven benefits, such as effective stress management, reducing the likelihood of illnesses, and bolstering your energy levels.
By Ellen Kersen, LCSW In the seven years I have been working for Senior Community Care PACE in Montrose, Colorado, I have never experienced such great emotional need than in the past year with the COVID-19 pandemic. We went from an open day center where we could see...
By Alana Epstein, LCSWEvery single Monday for months, an average of 10 California-based pediatricians and five mental health providers volunteer their time to answer community questions about Covid-19 and its effect on the lives of children, their families, and the...
And then the world turned upside down. Health care, education, the economy, restaurants, small businesses, social services, families, children, our aging population. Nothing has been spared. Racial injustice was broadcasted again and again.
By Sakia Gable Dixon, LICSWI do not know one person who anticipated the challenges of 2020. Each has his or her struggles, mishaps, and reasons for distress from year to year. An attack on our nation and world at large, COVID 19 proved that we would not remain the...
Vaccine distribution is being managed in phases and groups on a state level. NASW anticipates social workers fall in every phase depending on population served, level of direct client interaction, work setting, age and health status.
Two recent incidents of apparent police misconduct have received national attention that NASW finds to be deeply problematic.