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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Juneteenth 2025: Honoring the Past, Confronting Today’s Civil Rights Challenges

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 nationwide.

Integrating 12-Step Support Groups for Christians Diagnosed with Addiction: A Consideration of Cultural and Spiritual Approaches in Social Work Practice

Social workers, as advocates for their clients’ well-being, can play a pivotal role in bridging this gap. Research underscores the significance of acknowledging and respecting an individual’s faith and values in the therapeutic process.

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Ask a Social Worker: How Can I Help My Child Overcome Her Fear of Dogs?

In my practice, I see kids who will do the tallest, loopiest roller coaster at an amusement park, but completely panic when they are asked to meet with their teacher to discuss a low grade on a test or a question about an essay.

Self-Care and Mindfulness in Trying Times

Self-care at work enable a person to work at a consistently professional level. Examples of this include maintaining healthy work/life boundaries. If you are working from home, maintain a schedule as much as possible. Turn off your email and work phone outside of work hours.

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