You asked for it! THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER now in print

Since we converted to an all-electronic PDF format in 2007, many of our readers have asked how they can receive THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine in print. I am pleased to announce that we now have a full-color print option available for purchase!

The New Social Worker Issue 17 (3): Summer 2010, Vol. 17, No. 3

Table of Contents Summer 2010Student Role Model:Nanci Woodsonby Barbara Trainin BlankEthics: Social Workers as Whistle Blowersby Allan Edward BarskyField Placement: Exploring the Uncharted: Creating a New Social Work Field Placement by Denice Goodrich LileyFEATURED ARTICLETreating New …

MagCloud also has an iPad option!

The magazine is still available free of charge in PDF format at our Web site (http://www.socialworker.com), as well.

You asked for it! THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER now in print

What is YOUR Favorite Social Work Practice Web Site?

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Which web site helps you learn about your area of practice, be it mental health, substance abuse, child welfare, etc.?  Why is it your favorite?  What can other social workers find there?

Let's start a conversation - I'm compiling a list of the best web sites that social workers use in an upcoming sw 2.0 column and would love to add your favorite site to the list.  Please list your favorite in the comments below or email me (karen@karenzgoda.org).

What is YOUR Favorite Social Work Practice Web Site?

Regional Mood Map Constructed from Tweets

Researchers developed a map from over 300 million tweets that show moods by time-stamp.  Visit the site for a large pdf displaying the results, or watch their animation below:

Regional Mood Map Constructed from Tweets

THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine Summer 2010 issue available

Hello, everyone! I am pleased to let you know that the digital edition of the Summer 2010 issue of The New Social Worker magazine is now ready to download. It is available, free of charge, in PDF format directly from The New Social Worker Web site.

To download the Summer 2010 issue, go to:
http://www.socialworker.com/home/component/remository/Download/TheNewSocialWorkerMagazine/TheNewSocialWorkerVol.17No.3%28Summer2010%29/

If the file opens in your Web browser, just click on "Save a Copy" or "File>Save Page as" and save the file to a location on your computer's hard drive.

If you have difficulty with the above link, here is another download link:

http://www.socialworker.com/home/component/remository/startdown/23/

Articles from this issue are also available on our Web site ( http://www.socialworker.com/ ) in Web format.

I want to extend congratulations on behalf of THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER to all new social work graduates!

I am very excited about this issue, because it addresses some very important ideas for all of us in social work, and especially for new graduates.

As social workers, we often help clients with their anxiety. We know that some anxiety can be detrimental to one’s health, but that sometimes anxiety can serve a useful purpose in people’s lives. And that includes our own! So, in this issue, we introduce the concept of New Social Worker Anxiety Syndrome (NSWAS), a term coined by Jonathan Singer and Claudia Dewane. We also answer some of your questions about the ASWB licensing exams in an interview with the ASWB executive director.

Here are some highlights from this issue:

• Student Role Model: Nanci Woodson

• Social Workers as Whistle Blowers
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/Ethics/Social_Workers_as_Whistle_Blowers/

• Exploring the Uncharted: Creating a New Social Work Field Placement
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/Field_Placement/Exploring_the_Uncharted%3A_Creating_a_New_Social_Work_Field_Placement/

• Treating New Social Worker Anxiety Syndrome
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/Professional_Development_%26_Advancement/Treating_New_Social_Worker_Anxiety_Syndrome_%28NSWAS%29/

• An MSW’s Life (T.J.'s final column)
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/Professional_Development_%26_Advancement/An_MSW%27s_Life_Summer_2010/

• The Importance of Closure
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/Professional_Development_%26_Advancement/The_Importance_of_Closure/

• Rewards and Challenges in Dialysis Social Work
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/General/Rewards_%26_Challenges_in_Dialysis_Social_Work/

• Paying Attention to the Small Things
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/General/Paying_Attention_to_the_Small_Things/

• The Visit
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/General/The_Visit/

• 10 Questions About the ASWB Exams
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/General/10_Questions_About_the_ASWB_Exams/

• SW 2.0: Profiles in Social Work and Technology: John McNutt, Ph.D.
http://www.socialworker.com/home/Feature_Articles/Technology/SW_2.0%3A_Profiles_in_Social_Work_Technology%3A_John_McNutt%2C_Ph.D./

...and lots more!

Please let your colleagues, classmates, and/or students know about THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER, and the fact that it is a FREE social work resource. Feel free to pass along the download links above, and let them know that they can subscribe free to receive notifications of future issues. If you have received this message as a forwarded message from a friend or colleague, you can subscribe at http://www.socialworker.com/home/menu/Subscribe/

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you!
Linda Grobman, MSW, ACSW, LSW, Publisher/Editor

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THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine Summer 2010 issue available

Excellent Father's Day Resource

fyi! What a fantastic resource for fathers. While working on my MSW many moons ago, my macro project was to design a support program for young fathers. While never implemented, I'm glad that at this web site you can now find fatherhood programs all across the country:

http://www.fatherhood.gov

or

http://bit.ly/9T59si

More info from President Obama and the announcement he sent out earlier today:

Good afternoon,

As the father of two young daughters, I know that being a father is one of the most important jobs any man can have.

My own father left my family when I was two years old. I was raised by a heroic mother and wonderful grandparents who provided the support, discipline and love that helped me get to where I am today, but I still felt the weight of that absence throughout my childhood. It's something that leaves a hole no government can fill. Studies show that children who grow up without their fathers around are more likely to drop out of high school, go to jail, or become teen fathers themselves.

And while no government program can fill the role that fathers play for our children, what we can do is try to support fathers who are willing to step up and fulfill their responsibilities as parents, partners and providers. That's why last year I started a nationwide dialogue on fatherhood to tackle the challenge of father absence head on.

In Chicago, the Department of Health and Human Services held a forum with community leaders, fatherhood experts and everyday dads to discuss the importance of responsible fatherhood support programs. In New Hampshire, Secretary of Education Duncan explored the linkages between father absence and educational attainment in children. In Atlanta, Attorney General Holder spoke with fathers in the criminal justice system about ways local reentry organizations, domestic violence groups and fatherhood programs can join together to support ex-offenders and incarcerated individuals who want to be closer to their families and children.

Now we're taking this to the next level. Tomorrow, I'll make an announcement about the next phase of our efforts to help fathers fulfill their responsibilities as parents -- The President's Fatherhood and Mentoring Initiative. You can learn more at www.fatherhood.gov.

This Father's Day -- I'm thankful for the opportunity to be a dad to two wonderful daughters. And I'm thankful for all the wonderful fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and friends who are doing their best to make a difference in the lives of a child.

Happy Father's Day.

Sincerely,
President Barack Obama

Excellent Father's Day Resource

Social Work E-News #115, June 8, 2010

Social Work E-News #115, June 8, 2010

Read our latest e-newsletter online now! In addition to the quarterly magazine, THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER, we publish this monthly e-newsletter to keep social workers up-to-date!

Social Work E-News #115, June 8, 2010

Farewell Post From Ms. T. J.

Honorable Clarence Thomas, Ms. T. J., and Dr. Earl G. Yarbrough, Sr.
(Photography by Upscale Images)

I STARTED POSTING TO THIS BLOG on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. My editor, Linda Grobman, and I negotiated the assignment: I would post about my experiences as a non-traditional student earning a Master's degree in Social Work. The blog posts would be about my trials, joys, and lessons daily, weekly, or sometimes only monthly (if it was finals, mid-terms, or "just all too much!").

Little did I know it would become so much more for me.

There were nights when I was blocked while writing a term paper, and I turned to the blog as a distraction. At times I posted when I was in a euphoric state --when my mind was absolutely, positively, fired with passion for my new charge in life. Sometimes I was lonely. The lifestyle of a serious graduate student does not leave space for much more than reading, writing, and research. I wanted to quit a few times, too. Ranting about it brought my frustrations to the surface, where I could deal with them.

I'll admit there were times when I did not want to post to the blog, when I decided no one was reading it anyway, and I was angry at myself for taking on this extra task. Those times were few and far-between, though, because it never failed: Just when I had determined that nobody cared about my thoughts and words (and I'm sure there were people who felt that way), I would get an amazing reply or private e-mail from a reader who thanked me, gave me a great idea, or just let me know they were there.

I have been moved to tears by some of your responses. One person told me they were ready to give up and then found one of the posts I had written when I wanted to give up, and they said they hung in there, and stayed in school for the rest of the semester. Several readers have asked for my advice regarding whether or not they should go to school, and I shared my experience, strength, and hope with them. Many regular readers bolstered my spirits when I was sick (usually during a long break!), stressed, or tired. I am so grateful for you (you know who you are!).

My favorite replies were those from readers who wrote that my post(s) helped them in some small way. It was then that I knew it was all worth it. I became a social worker so I might help another human being to help themselves. The process of writing on this blog was a way to sort things out, and it helped me to see that I have chosen the right path. I recommend writing in a journal, or posting to a blog, to all social work students, and those who are in the field, too. I plan to continue writing until I leave the planet because it is such a meaningful way to "get it all out."

Now that I have earned my M. S. W., and I am employed in my field, it is time to end my postings on this blog. My husband, who was so encouraging during this journey, has suggested that I develop a Web site with a blog, and I am considering that. For now, I want to take the time I need to acclimate myself to my new career and agency so that I can be an effective, professional clinician.

I want to end this adventure by saying, "Thank you." I send a big "Thanks" to Linda Grobman and "The New Social Worker" online magazine for offering to me this amazing opportunity.

"Thank you, Readers." I could not, and would not, have done it without you. I wish for you the best in your endeavors as a student, clinician, and/or reader. You matter in the world--and you are needed and valued.

Respectfully yours,
Ms. T. J.
tjrutherford2003@yahoo.com

Farewell Post From Ms. T. J.