A social worker reveals four hidden signs and offers remedies for people who are living and working in a state of chronic stress By Faye Beard Flight, fight, freeze and fawn are the body’s common psychological responses to stress, experts say. Survival mode, according...
Social Work Practice
Surviving Survival Mode
A social worker reveals four hidden signs and offers remedies for people who are living and working in a state of chronic stress By Faye Beard Flight, fight, freeze and fawn are the body’s common psychological responses to stress, experts say. Survival mode, according...
Walking the Healing Path: Lessons from Carceral Social Work and Cross-Border Experience
By Seye Omiyefa, MSW As a clinician, I’ve had the unique opportunity to practice social work across borders, from Nigeria to Wisconsin, while navigating profound human struggles related to addiction, mental health, trauma, structural inequality, and policy...
Integrating 12-Step Support Groups for Christians Diagnosed with Addiction: A Consideration of Cultural and Spiritual Approaches in Social Work Practice
Research underscores the significance of acknowledging and respecting an individual’s faith and values
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...