Dr. Kris Nugent Associate Professor Missouri Baptist University Introduction Many Christians grappling with addiction may express hesitancy in attending 12-Step programs due to concerns about the perceived lack of alignment with their biblical worldview. However, it...
Social Work Practice
Integrating 12-Step Support Groups for Christians Diagnosed with Addiction: A Consideration of Cultural and Spiritual Approaches in Social Work Practice
Dr. Kris Nugent Associate Professor Missouri Baptist University Introduction Many Christians grappling with addiction may express hesitancy in attending 12-Step programs due to concerns about the perceived lack of alignment with their biblical worldview. However, it...
Strengthening the Adoptive Parent-Child Bond with Internal Family Systems (IFS): A Personal and Professional Perspective
By Dr. Kris Nugent, Ph.D. LCSW Missouri Baptist University Associate Professor Introduction Adoption is often portrayed as a journey of connection, healing, and new beginnings. However, the complexities inherent in adoptive families are profound, affecting both...
The Vital Role of School Social Workers
By April Ferguson, LCSW-C As we wrap up mental awareness health month, NASW acknowledges the school social workers role in supporting mental health in the school system. School social workers provide prevention and early intervention services that promote student...
Legislation would expand mental health care for older adults
NASW CEO, Chapters execs applaud bill, which would benefit clinical social workers
Women Face Unique Health Risks from Alcohol: Social Workers Are Key to Prevention
Breast cancer is the leading alcohol-related cancer among women in the U.S., with alcohol-related cancer representing more than 16% of breast cancer cases nationally. The risk of breast cancer increases with the amount of alcohol consumed. For women, even one drink...
Social Workers Help Pet Owners Navigate Homelessness
Last year, New York city opened its first pet-inclusive homeless shelter By Faye Beard Christine Kim, MSW, knows well the choice many unhoused individuals face when deciding to keep their pets with them—no matter what. “Many people experiencing homelessness are even...
Alcohol Use Linked to Breast and Other Cancers, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
While it’s common knowledge that tobacco use increases the risk of cancer, under half of Americans are aware that even low amounts of alcohol use are a leading preventable cause of at least seven types of cancer. Every year, alcohol use contributes to nearly 100,000...