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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 1d
💛 This October, we celebrate #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth — inclusion for all. #NASW encourages you to remember that everyone deserves inclusion, dignity, and opportunity. Social workers advocate for equitable education, healthcare, and community engagement for people with Down syndrome. #NASW
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 1d
October 11 is #NationalComingOutDay. Social workers celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals’ courage, support safe spaces, and advocate for acceptance and equality. 🌈 #NASW #SocialWork #LGBTQIA
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 2d
How did you observe Ageism Awareness Day yesterday? How do you plan to #TalkAboutAgeism in the future? Let #NASW know your thoughts! @ASAging @ReframingAging @NCEAatUSC #ElderJustice #OlderAdults #SocialWork #pleaseshare
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 2d
🎙️ Chase Chats Live: A.I. in Social Work
📅 Oct 16 | 🕖 7PM ET | 📺 Facebook Live | YouTube Live
How is AI reshaping ethics, policy & practice in social work? Join NASW + experts in the field.
📲 FB: www.facebook.com/share/17Txj3...
🔗 YT: tinyurl.com/5x5x8rfs
#SocialWork #AI
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 2d
Today is World Mental Health Day
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, social workers stand with communities to promote mental wellness, fight stigma, and support access to care for all. 💚 #NASW #SocialWork #MentalHealthAwareness
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 3d
A U.S. Supreme Court case on #ConversionTherapy and #FreeSpeech could shape how states regulate #MentalHealth care. #NASW joined other orgs in condemning conversion therapy in an amicus brief. No matter the outcome, NASW stands with the #LGBTQIA2S+ community. 🏳️🌈 tinyurl.com/4wybue4z
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 3d
💗 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — together we raise hope and awareness. #SocialWorkers stand beside patients & families facing breast cancer—providing emotional support, connecting resources, and fostering hope. 💗
#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #SocialWork #SupportAndCare #HealthEquity #NASW
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 3d
Today is Ageism Awareness Day! Find resources to advocate against #ageism here: asaging.org/ageism-aware... @ASAging @ReframingAging @NCEAatUSC #TalkAboutAgeism #ElderJustice #OlderAdults #SocialWork #pleaseshare
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 4d
This month is Emotional Wellness Month
#Socialworkers remind us that emotional wellness is key to overall health. Take time to care for yourself and others this month. #EmotionalWellnessMonth #SocialWork #SelfCare #MentalHealthAwareness #NASW
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 4d
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is in October
#Socialworkers support survivors, advocate for safety, and work to end cycles of abuse through prevention and policy change. 💜 #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #SocialWork #EndDV #SupportSurvivors
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 4d
Did you know that #Ageism contributes to #ElderAbuse? Read this #NASW publication for #ElderJustice resources you can use throughout the year. bit.ly/NASW-WEAAD25 @ASAging @NCEAatUSC @ReframingAging #TalkAboutAgeism #OlderAdults #SocialWork #pleaseshare
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 5d
October is National #BullyingPreventionMonth
#Socialworkers advocate for safe schools, businesses & communities where every person feels valued and protected. Let’s stand together against bullying. #NASW
#BullyingPreventionMonth #SocialWork #StopBullying #SafeCommunities
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 5d
💼 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month—advancing equity in the workplace. #NASW champions workplace inclusion & accessibility for people with disabilities. #Socialworkers know that employment equity strengthens communities.
#NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion #SocialWork #Accessibility
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 5d
October is ADHD Awareness Month
Social workers help individuals with ADHD access care, build strategies for success, and challenge stigma. Let’s raise awareness and promote understanding all month long.
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #SocialWork #MentalHealthMatters #Neurodiversity
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 5d
Join #NASW-WA for a virtual CE event on "Cultural Relevance: The 3 C’s – Cultural Competence, Cultural Sensitivity, and Cultural Humility Webinar." Register here: tinyurl.com/bdmwbthn
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 5d
#Ageism exacerbates the effects of adverse childhood experiences. Download this #NASW resource list for information and share it in preparation for Ageism Awareness Day. bit.ly/NASW-ACES-an... @ASAging @ReframingAging @NCEAatUSC #TalkAboutAgeism #ElderJustice #OlderAdults #SocialWork #pleaseshare
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 6d
Join the 2025 NASW Virtual Forum on November 5 & 6 for "Compassionate Innovation: Social Work and Technology." Registration opens soon. #NASWForum2025 #SocialWorkInnovation #VirtualForum #CompassionateTech #SocialWorkAndTechnology #NASWEvents #TechInSocialWork #PleaseShare
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 6d
🚨 Last chance! The national Mind-Body in Social Work Survey closes October 13.
Take 10–15 minutes to share how you use (or hope to use) integrative practices in your work.
🌿 Your input helps shape future research + training.
👉 bit.ly/4pzVKrd
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 6d
"A government that shuts down its services is a government that shuts out its people – and that is not just unacceptable, it is un-American." Read #NASW Policy Advisor Mel Wilson's analysis of the shutdown on Social Work Blog: tinyurl.com/r4s73vz3
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 6d
#Ageism impacts how government policy and investments—and we need solutions that serve all of us at every age. Prepare for Ageism Awareness Day by reading and sharing this #NASW publication about the impact of the budget reconciliation law on all of us as we age. bit.ly/NASW-budget-... @ASAging
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 7d
Join #NASW and our partners in observing Ageism Awareness Day this Thursday. Learn why we need to #TalkAboutAgeism and how to get involved. asaging.org/ageism-aware... @ASAging @ReframingAging @NCEAatUSC #ElderJustice #OlderAdults #SocialWork #pleaseshare
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 9d
CMS update: Clinical social workers can keep providing #Telehealth #MentalHealth services across state lines (non-behavioral not allowed). Details: tinyurl.com/bdh7mbtn
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 9d
The #NASWWI 2025 Annual Conference is a time to connect and learn!
Earn up to 20.25 CEHs with over 60 sessions to choose from. Attend Virtually or in-person. Learn more by visiting naswwi.socialworkers.org/AC2025
#NASWWIAC #NASWWIAC2025
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 11d
The #NASW Code of Ethics is celebrating a milestone. Reflect on the values and ethical standards that unite Social Workers around professional integrity and excellence: tinyurl.com/4vwzrt59
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NASW @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social · 11d
#SocialWorkers push back on authoritarian crackdowns targeting unhoused people—calling for action to protect vulnerable communities.
tinyurl.com/4bwjxcyy
#SocialWork #HousingJustice #EndHomelessness #NASW
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