By Marisa Markowtiz, LMSW, CASAC-T The National Institute of Mental Health defines specific phobia as an intense, irrational fear that poses little or no actual danger. Approximately seven to nine percent of the United States population experience specific phobias....
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How Improv theater is like therapy | NASW Member Voices
I’m a mere therapist, but if I could share one piece of life advice with anyone, it would be this: Take an improv class.
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"...
Video Messages from 2021 NASW National Board Region IV Director Candidates
Here are video messages for candidates for 2021 NASW Board Region IV Director. NASW’s region IV encompasses Ohio and Pennsylvania. The candidates are Sierra McNeil and James Andrews. Cast ballots until May 28. [video width="1280" height="720"...
Video Messages from 2021 NASW Treasurer Candidates
Here are video messages from Troy Brindle, MSW, LCSW and Ryan Estes, MSW, MBA, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, candidates to serve as treasurer of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). NASW members can cast ballots until May 28. [video width="1280" height="720"...
Suppressing Voter Suppression
April 30, 2021 About Social Work Responds The Association of Social Work Boards, the Council on Social Work Education, and the National Association of Social Workers are committed to collaborating on the range of issues affecting the social work profession and the...