The New Social Worker
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The New Social Worker is a free online quarterly magazine for social work students, recent graduates, educators, and practitioners. It focuses on career development for professional social workers. It publishes articles on social work careers, education, ethics, technology, books, and more.
The New Social Worker
2d ago
Every effort to make lives more meaningful, happier, and freer is connected to the value system of social work. In social work, there is no such thing as small or big—every action that empowers is significant ..read more
The New Social Worker
4d ago
Self-care is not ancillary to action; it’s essential. Thus, we propose an essential corollary equation: Self-Compassion X Self-Care = Action that is Sustainable, Ethical, Effective, & Exponential ..read more
The New Social Worker
5d ago
Compassion is not explicitly mentioned in the NASW Code of Ethics. Still, its essence is embedded in our core values. In a world increasingly marked by disconnection, division, and misunderstanding, the need for compassion and action is vital ..read more
The New Social Worker
1w ago
When we weave together pieces of our identity and values, we create a colorful tapestry that represents how we show up in the world. This is a lifelong process, and it is messy ..read more
The New Social Worker
1w ago
I went from being left out on a stoop in Brooklyn, and feeling worthless and abandoned, to being rescued and healed. Social work initiated the rescue, and my foster mother, the late Mrs. Ruth Alexandra Cox, was the healer ..read more
The New Social Worker
1w ago
Let’s pause for a moment. What would it feel like if compassion was fully integrated into your daily life—not just as a value, but as a living experience? How would it shape the way you talk to yourself, make decisions, and move through the world ..read more
The New Social Worker
2w ago
Social Work: Compassion+Action. THANK you for your vital work in challenging times, every day, every month. Please spend Social Work Month with us at The New Social Worker. Follow us all month (March 2025) to celebrate the social work profession ..read more
The New Social Worker
2w ago
Loving Someone With a Mental Illness or History of Trauma serves as an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to learn how to support a loved one in coping with mental health challenges or trauma issues. Read our review ..read more
The New Social Worker
2w ago
Loving Someone With a Mental Illness or History of Trauma serves as an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to learn how to support a loved one in coping with mental health challenges or trauma issues. Read our review ..read more
The New Social Worker
3w ago
Why do people hold on to their eating disorders? Understanding the “benefits” of having an eating disorder can help clinicians better understand why their clients are reluctant to get better ..read more