Why social workers must think carefully about what they share online—and how a single post can have lasting consequences. By Kimberly Howard, MSW, CAPSW I want to take a moment to remind us all of something that can often slip our minds in this digital age: the...
As professionals who carry both influence and responsibility, we must be mindful of how we show up online. Social media can be a powerful tool for advocacy, education, and connection, but it can also carry risks if we’re not careful.
National Women’s Health Week starts each year on Mother’s Day to encourage women to make their health a priority. This message is especially important given that women’s drinking has increased substantially over the last two decades. Though men still drink more...
Courts should not be arbiters of reproductive rights
April Ferguson LCSW-C Senior Practice Associate Children and Adolescents April 2024 The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) acknowledges April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) defines child abuse and...
How often do you talk with clients about their alcohol use? Do you know how much drinking is too much, or what counts as a standard drink? April is Alcohol Awareness Month, an invitation to social workers to make conversations about alcohol use part of routine...
By Denise Johnson, LCSW-C NASW Senior Practice Associate In February 2024, a major healthcare cybersecurity attack occurred, affecting many patients and providers including clinical social workers (CSWs). The attack targeted UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Change...
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.