NASW Blogs

NASW blogs educate the public about the services social workers provide, keep members and the social work profession informed about association activities, and help social workers interact with the media.

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Couples’ Lament: Stop Arguing, Start Laughing

Why do couples argue about the same things repeatedly, hoping against hope that things will change? Simple! When I am working with couples in therapy, I have six people in the room, not two.

How to Prevent Burnout in an Always-On World

With the risk of burnout looming, it’s vital that employees and their employers take measures for protection. As the World Health Organization says, “There’s no health without mental health.”

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Trump Smithsonian Executive Order Attempts to Erase Racism from U.S. History

President Donald Trump’s recent Executive Order(EO) targeting the Smithsonian Institution has sparked significant controversy by aiming to eliminate what he describes as “improper ideology” from its programs and exhibits.

Social Workers Help Pet Owners Navigate Homelessness

Christine Kim, MSW, knows well the choice many unhoused individuals face when deciding to keep their pets with them—no matter what.

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