Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox Bring Attention to Transgender Rights in Schools
Some in the media have portrayed Caitlyn Jenner’s transition as something to be shocked by or gawked at, taking seriousness away from issues of transgender rights. Let's talk about Caitlyn Jenner,...
View ArticleReflection on "Weapon of War - Confessions of Rape in Congo"
“Weapon of War” exposes the atrocities of rape and war through the voices of militia men and a few female survivors. The film opens with five statements that describe the methods and motives of the...
View ArticleAppealing to Justice: Prisoner Grievances, Rights, and Carceral Logic - Book...
Book review of Appealing to Justice: Prisoner Grievances, Rights, and Carceral Logic
View ArticleMy Coming Out Story: The End of a Phase
On this day of great progress for our country, I can’t stop thinking about my coming out story. The idea of a coming out story is sort of weird, because there is not a clear beginning, middle, or end.
View ArticleNational HIV Testing Day, June 27, 2015
June 27, 2015, is National HIV Testing Day. Find testing locations and useful tools for social workers and other providers.
View ArticleUsing Stories To Build Bridges With Traumatized Children - Book Review
Using Stories to Build Bridges with Traumatized Children: Creative Ideas for Therapy, Life Story Work, Direct Work and Parenting - Book Review
View ArticleFailing Our Fathers: Confronting the Crisis of Economically Vulnerable...
Book review of Failing Our Fathers: Confronting the Crisis of Economically Vulnerable Nonresident Fathers
View ArticleWorking With Homeless and Vulnerable People - Book Review
Book review of Working With Homeless and Vulnerable People: Basic Skills and Practice
View ArticleAddressing Racial Disproportionality and Disparities in Human Services - Book...
Book review of Addressing Racial Disproportionality and Disparities in Human Services,
View ArticleStories We've Heard, Stories We've Told - Book Review
Book review of Stories We’ve Heard, Stories We’ve Told: Life-Changing Narratives in Therapy and Everyday Life
View ArticleThe Internet Made Me Depressed: Emotional Contagion Through Social Media
Are emotions contagious? Emotional contagion in social media occurs when an emotional state or mood, such as happiness or sadness, can be spread unknowingly between people through reading posts,...
View ArticleRemember My Story Continues the Story of Zoe
Remember My Story is a 20-minute short film, and is the continuation of last year’s powerful viral hit, ReMoved. Remember My Story is deeply insightful and emotionally powerful.
View ArticleThe Silent Struggle of Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, one that causes cognitive, behavioral, recognition, and recollection difficulties for the patient, as well as a great struggle for his or her loved ones.
View ArticleNeuroscience and Future Social Work Curriculums
Neuroscience recognizes that the brain/mind is dependent on ongoing social relations throughout our lives.
View ArticleWelcome to the Social Work Profession: Seeking a Mentor in a First Job
One strategy that can ease the transition from being a student to being a professional social worker is to seek a mentor to guide you in your first job setting.
View ArticleGrowing Oaks
Social workers have the power to completely change family trees, to influence future generations of root systems. When we go beyond the call of duty, we have the potential to produce thousands of...
View ArticleRed, Yellow, and Green Flags in the Social Work Interview
You completed your field placement. You graduated with your BSW or MSW. Maybe you studied hard and passed your social work licensure exam. It should be all downhill from here, right? WRONG! You still...
View ArticleThe Social Work Job Offer: Decline or Accept?
The moment you have been waiting for is here! You have been offered a social work job! There are several factors to consider when deciding to accept or decline an offer.
View ArticleAchieving Racial Equity Through Social Work: Sharing Culture
As you learn to see subtle, usually unintentional,manifestations of racial inequity in your organization, the next steps you can take to create change become clearer.
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