National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter

The Mind-Body in Social Work Interest Group Presents: Mind-Body Practices: The Neuroscience (Virtual) - 1 Ethics CE Join the NASW-Michigan Mind-Body in Social Work Interest Group for an exciting presentation and engaging discussion on the neuroscience research supporting the efficacy of Mind-Body practices for healing. 1 Ethics CE will be provided to licensed attendees. Presented by Interest Group Chair, Ruth Moss-Katsnelson, LMSW. Dec. 9, 2024 11:00 - 12:30 PM CT OR Dec. 12, 2024 6:00 - 7:30 PM CT Free for All | https://buff.ly/3UufVso

#NASW stands in solidarity with Americans of Puerto Rican descent and offers them our support. The association condemns racist comments about Puerto Rico and people who are Black, Palestinian and Jewish made on Sunday by a comedian at a rally for GOP presidential nominee Donald #Trump in New York's Madison Square Garden. #Hate incidents are on the rise in the United States. Please visit NASW's Mobilizing Against Hate webpage for resources social workers can use to help end hate: https://lnkd.in/e8UqTNT3

Educate yourself on the presidential candidates' policies and viewpoints! The polls are open, it is time to go vote and elect someone who shares your values. Swipe through to find out more about Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's plans for your future! #GetOutTheVote #VotingIsSocialWork #EveryVoteMatters

A Heartfelt Thank You to Everyone Who Made National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter 50th Annual Conference a Success! 🌟 As President of NASW-WI, I want to express my deep gratitude to the 500 + participants who joined us from near and far—across states from Alabama to Washington, and as far away as Uganda, Morocco, the Bahamas, and Guam. Your presence made this event a truly global celebration of social work’s impact and resilience. This year’s theme, “Social Work Power: Advancing Equity for Change,” reflects our commitment to driving systems change for a more just and equitable society. Together, we explored how to harness our collective power to advocate for equity and positively shape the communities we serve. A special thank you to our Generous Sponsors: • Ally Sponsors: Aspirus Health University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare • Supporting Sponsors: The Family Therapy Training Institute of Aurora Family Service, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire-Social Work, Mount Mary University, and Miramont Behavioral Health Your support has been invaluable in bringing this conference to life and enabling us to gather, learn, and inspire one another. Thank you all for your dedication to the profession and your passion for creating change. Here’s to another 50 years of impact, growth, and advancing equity together! #NASWWI #SocialWorkPower #AdvancingEquity #SocialWork #CommunityImpact #ThankYou #Gratitude #SocialWorkConference #MSW #BSW #SocialWorkCommunity #LCSW #APSW #LMSW

Early in person voting is now available through November 3rd! Go to myvote.wi.gov for more information about voting absentee in person or requesting your by mail absentee ballot! #GetOutTheVote #VotingIsSocialWork #EveryVoteCounts

Thank you to all that attended the NASW-WI 50th Annual Conference in Milwaukee or virtually last week! We had an amazing time seeing so many social workers come together in one spot and we hope you enjoyed the experience! Also a special thanks to our sponsors who help us make this possible each year! #NASWWI #NASWWIAC #NASWWIAC50 

This October, we celebrate LGTBQ+ History Month. This is a time when we observe and uplift past LGBTQ+ accomplishments and voices. You can check out the Wisconsin LGBTQ+ History Project to learn more about the history and heritage of local gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. As social workers, we can make a difference this month by uplifting LGBTQ+ voices in our work and taking steps to make our workspaces more welcoming and inclusive for all.

Check out a preview from the NASW magazine! The study of substance use treatment and prevention in social work practice can be a moving target in many ways. “It’s an ever-evolving field because new problems, new issues emerge and require our response,” says Dr. Diana DiNitto, the Cullen Trust Centennial Professor in Alcohol Studies and Education at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin. Read more in the NASW Social Work Advocates magazine, https://buff.ly/4hjn2xO

New Podcast Alert! "Adult Children with Mental Illness: What Social Workers Should Know" In this latest episode of Social Work Talks, we hear from Dr. Judith R. Smith, LCSW, author of the new book, "Difficult: Mothering Challenging Adult Children Through Conflict and Change." Her research focuses on the impact having a “difficult adult child” has on aging mothers. We also explore how social workers can best support these parents in navigating both the emotional and practical challenges they face. https://lnkd.in/gRMDyvrC Listen online https://lnkd.in/gQ7dpiZR

October is Bullying Prevention Month. This month, we raise awareness about the impact of bullying and advocate for safe, inclusive environments for all. Social workers in schools and beyond have a crucial role in supporting individuals affected by bullying and fostering resilience in our communities. Let's think about ways we can promote kindness and acceptance in our workplaces and brainstorm strategies to prevent bullying and support those affected.