By Paul R. Pace Carol Sobelson, MS, said she was inspired to enter social work because, “I recognized I was a good listener.” “That led me down a clinical path for training so I could be even a better listener in understating and helping people,” says Sobelson,...
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After Retirement from Clinical Practice, Chapter President Still Eager to Serve
Carol Sobelson, MS, was inspired to enter social work because, “I recognized I was a good listener.”
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"...
Support confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and Attorney Candace Jackson-Akiwumi to federal courts
By Mel Wilson, MBA, LCSW NASW Senior Policy AdvisorThe composition of the U.S. federal court system should be a number one priority for those of us who seek a court that is diverse, fair and reflects the value of protecting the human and civil rights of all Americans....
President-Elect Biden taps Social Worker Jared Bernstein for Council of Economic Advisers
President-Elect Joe Biden has appointed social worker Jared Bernstein to his Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). The CEA is a small group of experts who offer the president advice on economic matters. Bernstein, PhD, MSW, is a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and...
NASW mourns the Death of Civil Rights Leader Rep. John Lewis
Reflections Oh my, what a life of service to others. Oh my, he fought his whole life so others could live free. Oh my, he stood ten feet tall. Oh my, what a tremendous loss for us all. I remember June 20, 2018, 11:00 am EST. On that day and at that hour, like so many...