By Lorrie Appleton, LCSW I am preparing to meet a new therapy client. (Let’s call her Emily). While anticipating our introduction, I scan my office, particularly noting the empty couch and chairs waiting to be occupied. I wonder how many people will be attending...
My job, as a therapist, is to provide crowd control. Who are the stakeholders in Emily’s life and how do they influence her thoughts?
Beginning August 1, 47 million women in the U.S. have access to eight new prevention-related health care services, with no cost-sharing. The Affordable Care Act, requires that coverage of these services take effect at the next renewal date – on or after Aug. 1,...
NASW conference participants will also hear from other dynamic keynote presenters July 22 through July 25, 2012, on issues ranging from peace mediation, family trauma and recovery, to disenfranchised grief, youth empowerment and political advocacy.
Social Workers Believe Law Can Improve the Lives of Uninsured Populations WASHINGTON, DC (June 28, 2012) The National Association of Social Workers today celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...
NASW has submitted comments to Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), urging DHHS to require all non-church health insurance providers and organizations to provide contraception without charging a co-payment, in accordance...
Help us promote the profession of hope by telling us how social workers inspire hope. Take a look at the photos submitted during social work month. Deadline: June 30, 2012 1. Download and print the sign (pdf files) 8 ½ x 11 Sign 11 x 17 Sign 2. Personalize the sign...
By Rena Malai, News Staff People contemplating suicide, suffering from depression or experiencing severe panic attacks may call 911 to get help. But the sergeant of the Cheyenne Police Department in Wyoming says police officers may not fully be prepared or trained to...