NASW Highlights Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month

Practice

Social workers are essential in assessing and treating individuals with PTSD. Through services such as psychotherapy, group counseling and case management, social workers help individuals and their loved ones cope with symptoms and foster improved well-being.

Social workers’ role in supporting loved ones can be equally valuable as it helps create a supportive environment and promotes resilience, says Denise Johnson, LCSW-C, senior practice associate at NASW. The association offers valuable information and resources for social workers dedicated to supporting individuals living with PTSD and their loved ones at socialworkers.org/Practice/Tips-and-Tools-for-Social-Workers.