Sheepdog the Movie
NASW is a proud supporter of Sheepdog, a film that explores veterans and their mental health challenges and fictionalizes some of the work of real-life social worker and NASW member Dr. Tara Consolino, DSW, LMSW. During Social Work Month, we encourage social workers to watch the film, which is streaming online.
Here are other ways to connect with Sheepdog.
- NASW’s Social Work Talks Podcast sat down with Steven Grayhm, the writer, producer, director, and star of Sheepdog. Grayhm shared how his film about veteran mental health came about and why it matters beyond the screen. Joining him is NASW Member Dr. Tara Consolino, DSW, LMSW, who heads Darkling Psychotherapeutic Services, PLLC, and served as a consultant on SHEEPDOG. The film’s social worker character, played by Oscar nominated Virginia Madsen, is inspired by Consolino’s real world work helping veterans. Listen to the Episode Trauma, Veterans, and Healing: How SHEEPDOG and Social Work Tell the Real Story
- Social Worker of the Year Victor Armstrong in January joined the conversation, "Reimagining Suicide Prevention – What Comes Next," on the Hope Springs Eternal | Life Aid Hope Podcast with actor Dominic Fumusa from Sheepdog and Derek Blumke of the Gruntstyle Foundation. Take time to listen to this informative conversation.
- Visit NASW’s Military & Veterans webpage for resources for Social Workers
- Press Release: NASW Deeply Concerned by Workforce Reductions at Department of Veterans Affairs
- With Stagnant Veteran Suicide Rates, SHEEPDOG, Now On Demand, Calls on Americans to Support Department of Veterans Affairs Prevention Efforts-AP Article