2021 Article Archive

Fall 2021 Issue

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The Intersection of Critical Race Theory and Curriculum
Explore both what critical race theory is and is not, and how it connects to the discussion surrounding what’s being taught in our classrooms.

Social Work and Money: We Need to Talk About It
Many Americans are financially illiterate, a situation where social workers can step in to help solve the problem.

Practice-Informed Teaching in Social Work Education
The objective? Create a learning environment that mirrors practice by immersing students in the behaviors they will need to learn to successfully engage clients.

Is Technology the Answer to the Social Isolation Crisis?
The winners of a nationwide contest offer hope to those looking to quash the epidemic of loneliness.

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Children & Families Forum
For many foster youth, higher education is out of reach. Learn why this must change and how it can be accomplished through a group effort.

Aging Advocate
Industry experts offer advice on how caregivers can stay healthy.

In the Media
An excerpt from the book The Courage to Suffer provides a glimpse into a new therapeutic framework that helps people flourish in the midst of suffering.

Eye on Ethics
For social workers, complex issues may result in moral distress, leading to a yearning for what has become known as moral repair.

Technology Trends
Like most professions these days, social work is surrounded by technological advances. While these tools are game-changers, they must be employed ethically and for the social good.

Education Spotlight

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Summer 2021 Issue

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Back to School: What’s the Plan?
A leading expert suggests three potential strategies to help ensure the psychosocial wellness of students, teachers, and social workers.

Digital Mapping in Social Work
Geographic information systems can help social workers pinpoint areas of need more easily, but there are hurdles to clear for it to become more commonplace.

Prevention Education: More Important Than Ever
It’s imperative to educate children about sexual and physical abuse, sexual and physical assault, exploitation, and human trafficking. The failure to do so has severe consequences.

Self-Care Deserves More Than Lip Service
Notorious for paying little attention to self-care, social workers may have a different outlook as we enter a postpandemic world.

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News Briefs

Addictions Advisor
An emerging trend within addiction treatment and the recovery community is the use of certified peer specialists, who often walk an ethical tightrope.

Evolving Education
When the pandemic struck, social work students at Arizona State sprung into action to help residents at a subsidized housing complex for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Behavioral Health Brief
Meet Prairie Conlon, who has found success using animal-assisted and accelerated resolution therapies.

Aging Advocate
Let’s give a shout-out to millennials, who are stepping up big time to become devoted caregivers to those with Alzheimer’s disease.

Eye on Ethics
There’s a gorilla in the room and no one notices. What’s that have to do with social work ethics? You may be surprised by the answer.

Annual Directory

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Spring 2021 Issue

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Private Practices Adapt to a New World
Creativity, patience, and doggedness are a few of the traits helping to see private practice clinicians through this unprecedented time.

Grieving the Loss of a Baby in the Womb
To be effective in their roles, social workers must lean less on their clinical skills and substitute a heavy dose of empathy.

Integrating Antioppressive Practice With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Coupling these concepts in social work practice is not only possible but also imperative to supporting clients seeking help from social service organizations.

How to Apply Social Work Concepts in Academic Advising
To allow students to get the most out of their college education, an advising practice model underpinned by a social work knowledge base may be worth considering.

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Industry Voices
It’s suggested that the social work profession step up its anti-fatphobia efforts and work harder to eradicate the distress of clients with large bodies.

Eye on Ethics
The doctrine of double effect can help social workers make ethical decisions based on how their seemingly altruistic actions may affect others.

Addictions Advisor
Social workers play a key role in helping those with substance use disorders during the recovery process, never more so than during the pandemic.

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Social Services Innovations
A unique relationship between a local police department and a university has benefitted students, law enforcement, and the community.

Behavioral Health Brief
Research compiled from Twitter reveals how race factors into Black clients’ therapist preferences and how cultural competence is essential for clinicians.

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Winter 2021 Issue

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Caught in the Middle: The Plight of Crossover Youth
The long-entrenched lack of communication and coordination between the child welfare and juvenile justice systems makes it difficult to address the needs of this unique population.

Financial Independence for Older Adults
There’s a difference between being financially independent and being able to meet financial obligations.

The Ethical Compatibility Between Social Work and Coaching
The ideals of the two professions cross paths enough that it merits further research into how they can complement each other.

Using Street Art to Engage Teens in Social Emotional Learning
There is value in dissecting art in your neighborhood to build community connection.

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Industry Voices
A firsthand account of teaching during a pandemic and social upheaval reveals the strength it takes to remain focused.

Technology Trends
Learn how Elizabeth City State University is dealing with the pandemic by incorporating simulation into the classroom.

Evolving Education
An unusual class trip turns out to be a powerful learning experience for a group of social work students.

Social Services Innovations
New York City’s Parents Supporting Parents initiative is attempting to bridge the gap between professional service providers and parents.

Eye on Ethics
What considerations must social workers take into account when contemplating disclosing mental health struggles with their employer?

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