UB Social Work Researcher Introduces a New Tool for Treating Alcohol and Drug Addiction
A multidisciplinary team led by a University at Buffalo social work researcher has developed and tested a new assessment tool that has the potential...
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NASW Opposes Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Exams
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) opposes the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) social work licensing exams after...
Journalist Turned Social Worker?
You might not think it at first but I’d argue that my former life as a reporter has held me...
Technology and Entrepreneurship in Social Work
After helplessly watching her sister try to navigate the international adoption process, Felicia Curcuru launched Binti in an effort to...
Morgan State University Professor Anthony Estreet to be next CEO of NASW
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Anthony Estreet, a professor and former chair of the Master of Social Work Program at Morgan State...
ABA Therapy Is the Gold Standard for Tennessee Children With Autism
Raising a child with autism takes extra skill and educational support. Many parents have reached out to ABA therapy centers...
What is Family Psychoeducation Therapy?
Psychoeducation is a type of psychological treatment that focuses on giving information about mental illnesses and the treatments they provide....
Human Trafficking Case Manager and Research Analyst Focus Group
Survivors of Sex Trafficking: It’s Not as Simple as ‘Get a Job’ What happens to individuals in underserved communities who...
Alaska Social Worker Dr. Yvonne Chase is the new President-Elect of NASW
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaska social worker Yvonne Chase is the new president-elect of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and...
The Positive Impact Social Work Can Have on Public Education
Social workers aren’t always associated with public education. Their roles in social service delivery, legal arenas, and advocacy are often...
How Social Workers Can Practice Trauma-Informed Care
Over the past few decades, there has been increasing recognition of the widespread and profound impact of trauma on individuals...
In A New World, Social Work Leads the Way
How Cal State Northridge is doing its part. The pandemic, if nothing else, exacerbated the unequal distribution of resources in...
Five Tips to Ease Kids’ Social Reentry
Pediatric neurologist Jane Tavyev, MD, has advice for parents looking to help their children learn social skills after pandemic isolation....
What “Bachelor in Paradise” Can Teach us About Empowering the Disability Community
Are you a fan of "Bachelor in Paradise?" Whether you realize it or not, this season of the “Bachelor” franchise...
Social Emotional Learning Skills by Grade Level: Part III
As discussed in parts one and two, social emotional learning (SEL) skills have become an even greater focus now that...
Unpacking the Historical Relationship of Racism and Ableism
A key part of anti-racist social work practice is engaging in the art of reflection as we consider the person...
Social Emotional Skills by Grade Level, Part II
As discussed in part one, social emotional learning (SEL) skills have become an even greater focus now that students are limited in their...
Social Emotional Learning Skills by Grade Level, Part I
Social and emotional (SEL) skills involve more than just the concepts surrounding educational buzzwords like growth mindset, grit, and self-advocacy....
Executive Functioning and Distance Learning: Part II
Distance learning has been hard on everyone, but even more so for families dealing with the challenges associated with executive...
Sexual Education & Disability: Why it Should Matter to Social Workers
What do you get when you mix the taboo nature of discussing sexual intimacy with the social stigma surrounding intellectual...
