The New Social Worker Linda Grobman (she/her)

Ethics Alive! When DEI Becomes a Dirty Word: Rethinking Our Language Language can play a key role in building alliances, winning favor, and advancing good causes. When considering how to deal with the backlash against DEI, should we reconsider our terminology?

Language can play a key role in building alliances, winning favor, and advancing good causes. When considering how to deal with the backlash against DEI, should we reconsider our terminology?
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A New Path for Dementia Care: The Transformative Potential of the CMS GUIDE Model and Its Impact on the Social Work Profession The GUIDE Model is structured to address the complexities of dementia by promoting integrated care approaches that foster better communication among healthcare providers, caregivers, and families.

The GUIDE Model is structured to address the complexities of dementia by promoting integrated care approaches that foster better communication among healthcare providers, caregivers, and families.

#AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth

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Book Review—The Ethical Case Manager: Tools and Tactics “...this is first and foremost a book that is grounded on the complicated nature of ethical decision-making.” Book review of The Ethical Case Manager, reviewed by Stephen Cummings.

TY @spcummings.bsky.social for the beautiful book review on The Ethical Case Manager: Tools and Tactics and embracing it as an academic resource for #SocialWork in #Academia #EthicsMatter #CaseManagementCredentialing @newsocialworker.bsky.social @academicsky.org

Congrats new social work grads! You are wise.

Social Work Tech Talk-Plus: Dear Social Work Graduates—You Are Already Wise You have made it all this way, toiled through your social work graduate program, and I’m supposed to say something wise to you. But you’re already wise.

"Dear Graduates: You have made it all this way, toiled through your social work graduate program, and I’m supposed to say something wise to you. But you’re already wise."

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Self-Care A-Z: Self-Care and Political/Social Activism Regardless of context and role, social workers are ethically compelled to engage in activism. In this era, we must attend to self-care and activism as complementary in crucial and intentional ways.

Regardless of context and role, social workers are ethically compelled to engage in activism. In this era, we must attend to self-care and activism as complementary in crucial and intentional ways.

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2025 Winners of the National Social Work Poetry Contest Happy National Poetry Month! The National Social Work Poetry Contest is sponsored by the University of Iowa School of Social Work and The New Social Worker magazine. Congratulations to the winners of ...

Happy National #Poetry Month! The National Social Work Poetry Contest is sponsored by the University of Iowa School of Social Work and The New Social Worker magazine. Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 contest! Read the winning poems.

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Embracing Ubuntu: Fostering Compassion and Action Through African Philosophy As social workers think deeply about the “dignity and worth of the person,” we are reminded of the African philosophy “Ubuntu,” which emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals with their surrou...

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As social workers think deeply about the “dignity and worth of the person,” we are reminded of the African philosophy “Ubuntu,” which emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals with their surroundings and physical world.

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Social Workers Are Elphaba Elphaba is a symbol of hope for us, as social workers, because she reminds us that we do not have to conform to societal standards and expectations. We weren’t meant to fit the mold; we were meant to ...

#SocialWorkMonth Day 13 Thank you, social workers!

“Elphaba is a symbol of hope for us, as social workers, because she reminds us that we do not have to conform to societal standards and expectations. We weren’t meant to fit the mold; we were meant to break it!”
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Self-Care A-Z: March Is Social Work Month—Connecting Compassion and Action Through Self-Care 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.

Happy #SocialWorkMonth. It's day 11!
#Selfcare 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.
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Ethics Alive! The Ethics of “Compassion and Action” in Social Work 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, t...

#SocialWorkMonth Day 10 — Thank you, social workers!
Compassion is not explicitly mentioned in the NASW Code of Ethics. Still, its essence is embedded in our core #socialwork values. —Allan Barsky
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Compassion + Action: The Threads of Our Stories and Our Work 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.

Compassion + Action: The Threads of Our Stories and Our Work

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. 
#SocialWorkMonth

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The Compassion of My Foster Mother—The Late Mrs. Ruth Alexandra Cox 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 Alexandr...

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“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.”

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Compassion: A Conversation From the Heart 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 yourse...

This #SocialWorkMonth — Let’s pause for a moment. What would it feel like if compassion was fully integrated into your daily life— as a living experience? How would it shape the way you talk to yourself, make decisions, and move through the world?

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Thank you, Dorlee, for all you do!

Social Work Month Project 2025: Thank You for Your Compassion and Action 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 ...

It's TIME to THANK a social worker!

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Happy Social Work Month and THANK you for your compassion and action.

The “Benefits” of an Eating Disorder: What Social Workers Need To Know 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.

In anticipation of Eating Disorder Awareness Week next week: Why do people hold on to their eating disorders? Understanding the “benefits” of having an #eatingdisorder can help clinicians better understand why their clients are reluctant to get better.

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Self-Compassion as the Heart of Self-Care Celebrating Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about what may very well be the Heart of self-care: Self-compassion. By two of the co-editors of The A-to-Z Self-Care Handbook for Social Workers and Other Help...

Social workers, happy Valentine's Day! Let’s talk about what may very well be the Heart of self-care: Self-compassion. ♡♡♡ #selfcare #selfcompassion #HappyValentinesDay

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Listen to the Zebras: Observing Rare Disease Day Rare Disease Day occurs on the last day of February. The zebra is a symbol for rare diseases, because the zebra is the rare animal that may not be expected or recognized. Angela Pokorny writes about h...

For my first post, I’d like to share an advocacy article I wrote, published in 2021; a time when I had more hope in U.S. healthcare. @newsocialworker.bsky.social was awesome enough to give my writing a chance! Please read, re-post & let me know in the comments if you’d like to read more from me!

Self-Care A-Z: What I Know for Sure About Self-Care, And…I’m Still Learning (Part 2) Self-care is universal and individualized. Self-care is serious and superficial. Self-care is an integrated lifestyle and requires special attention. Power up your self-care with the power of “and.”

Self-care is universal and individualized. Self-care is serious and superficial. Self-care is an integrated lifestyle and requires special attention.What else do you know about self-care?
@drgriseowens.bsky.social

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Social Work Tech Talk: Protecting Against Cyber Threats—A 9-Step Guide for Social Workers Protecting client data is a critical responsibility for all social workers. Follow these nine important steps to ensure safety of your clients’ private information.

New from @theginagi.bsky.social in #SWTech Talk:
Protecting client data is a critical responsibility for all social workers. Follow these nine important steps to increase safety of your clients’ private information.

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Book Review: Podcasting in Social Work Education—A Way Forward for Educators Podcasting in Social Work Education opens with a brief history of the podcasting platform and makes a meaningful connection to social work education. Read our book review.

“...a meticulously considered academic work that provides a theoretical framework for podcasting in the larger student experience.” Read our book review.

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Film Review: A Real Pain Exposes Isolation and Trauma Through a Two-for-the-Road Dramedy A Real Pain gently addresses myriad examples of intergenerational trauma that run the gamut from a lack of self-respect to self-loathing, leading to an inability to connect with others and the devasta...

A Real Pain gently addresses myriad examples of intergenerational trauma from a lack of self-respect to self-loathing, leading to inability to connect with others and the devastation of failed relationships. Read our review.
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Self-Care A-Z: What I Know for Sure About Self-Care, And…I’m Still Learning (Part 1) Self-care is about power, and it’s up to me to (re)claim mine. Self-care is a professional ethical responsibility and a personal human right. It gets easier, and it remains a struggle.

Self-care is about power, and it’s up to me to (re)claim mine. Self-care is a professional ethical responsibility and a personal human right. It gets easier, and it remains a struggle.

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Thriving on the Social Work Doctoral Path: Unlocking Balance Balancing your doctoral education with work and family life is challenging, but it’s far from impossible. With the right mindset, effective time management, support from loved ones, and a commitment t...

Balancing your social work doctoral education with work and family life is challenging, but it’s far from impossible. With the right mindset, effective time management, support from loved ones, and a commitment to self-care, you can not only survive but thrive.

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Film Review—Wicked Part One: The Personal Is the Political At a time when desperately needed, the blended genius that created Wicked: Part One offers the magnificent beauty of hope. Review and commentary by SaraKay Smullens.

At a time when desperately needed, the blended genius that created Wicked: Part One offers the magnificent beauty of hope. Review and commentary by SaraKay Smullens.
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Everyone has a role in challenging HIV stigma and making the world a better place for people living with HIV. What will you do to help end HIV stigma?

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