Dr. Kris Nugent Associate Professor Missouri Baptist University Introduction Many Christians grappling with addiction may express hesitancy in attending 12-Step programs due to concerns about the perceived lack of alignment with their biblical worldview. However, it...
By Dr. Kris Nugent, Ph.D. LCSW Missouri Baptist University Associate Professor Introduction Adoption is often portrayed as a journey of connection, healing, and new beginnings. However, the complexities inherent in adoptive families are profound, affecting both...
By April Ferguson, LCSW-C As we wrap up mental awareness health month, NASW acknowledges the school social workers role in supporting mental health in the school system. School social workers provide prevention and early intervention services that promote student...
NASW CEO, Chapters execs applaud bill, which would benefit clinical social workers
From the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum to the great deep-dish debate, while you’re in Chicago for #NASW2025, here’s a guide to the city’s must-see sights, activities, and eats! By Faye Beard Did you know Chicago is a metropolis of more than 7,300 restaurants, 600...
NASW Press invites you to decide before you buy! Faculty affiliated with a US university or college can place an order for books that they are considering adopting for the classroom. You will have 90 days to make a decision. Visit the NASW Press website to learn more...
The NASW Code of Ethics is a set of standards that guide the professional conduct of social workers. The 2021 update includes language that addresses the importance of professional self-care. Moreover, revisions to the Cultural Competence standard provide more...
The 13th edition of Social Work Speaks is a comprehensive and unabridged collection of policies, including those adopted and revised by the NASW Delegate Assembly in 2024. The Delegate Assembly, NASW’s key policymaking body, meets every three years. The policy...
By Sue Coyle Talk therapy in some form is the modality most think about when they consider seeking counseling or even becoming a counselor. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), for example, has long been the most utilized and researched form of psychotherapy in the...
By Maren Dale Divorce is far more than a legal event—it’s an upheaval that reshapes the lives of everyone involved. For children of divorcing parents, it can bring feelings of confusion, loss and even self-blame as their family dynamic shifts in ways they cannot...
By Jaimie Seaton In his Jan. 20 inaugural address for his second term, President Donald J. Trump said, "I will send troops to the southern border to repel the disastrous invasion of our country.” Within hours of taking the oath of office, Trump declared that migrant...
By Sue Coyle At 13, eighth-grader Melissa* is no stranger to lockdown drills—drills where students and staff practice what they would do if an active shooter was on campus. She says the drills occur monthly, more frequently at the beginning of the school year, and are...
By Mel Wilson, NASW Senior Policy Advisor Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, recognizes the day in 1865 when the last remaining enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were set free by Union troops—two whole years after the Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves...
These practical strategies will help you focus, advocate with intention, and protect your mental health By Scott M. Banford LCSW I consume a lot of content daily. I listen to podcasts of various sources including the occasional Social Work Talks podcast from NASW. I...
All Americans should stand up against this dangerous and oppressive action
Take action to prevent harmful budget cuts
Highest court considering case to uphold gender-affirming care ban in Tennessee
Community-based housing, mental health services are better ways to address homelessness
NASW part of amicus brief that supports rights of parents in same-sex marriages
Despite legal victory, Louisiana has appealed ruling by Fifth Court of Appeals