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Coping with Election Stress: NASW-MO Toolkit | |
We are living through uncertain times due to the 2024 election, and this may generate feelings of stress or anxiety for us and for the clients we serve. NASW-MO (inspired by and with the help of other chapters) has put together this toolkit to act as a resource guide for social workers in helping their clients, communities, and themselves, cope with the election. We hope these resources help you to build a support network, prioritize self-care, and practice empathy in these unpredictable environments.
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DEIB Committee Offers Info on How to Observe November Awareness Days | National Stress Awareness Day (US) – (11/6) National Stress Awareness Day is celebrated on the first Wednesday of November each year. The day is a time to recognize the effects of stress on the body and mind, and to consider how to manage it. It also offers time to reflect on the stress others may experience, and how it impacts relationships and other factors that influence a sense of belonging. |
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Ethically Speaking
Where are you? Where is your client? Why it matters!
by Nicholas A. Simons-Bracken, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
| Technology has made our jobs more accessible and, by far, has provided ease of accessibility for our clients in accessing resources and support. With the ease of accessibility at everyone’s fingertips, this tends to create space for us, as professionals, to dismiss or not to be aware of where we are in providing services, where our clients are in receiving services, and ethical and legal obligations defined by statute and our code of ethics. Fortunately, the NASW offers standards and guidelines to clarify some of the confusion that we may have surrounding this issue. We must ensure that the client is located within the jurisdiction we are licensed to practice. | |
Diversity and Awareness Observances for November | |
Click on the link for more information about ways to celebrate or observe the month, day, or week!
Native American Heritage Month
National Adoption Month (World Adoption Day, November 9)
Veterans Day (November 11)
Trans Day of Remembrance (November 20)—a list of those who have died of trans-motivated violence in 2024 is available here.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (November 17-23)
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SAVE THE DATE!
NASW-MO Virtual Conference March 7-8, 2025
We are currently accepting presentation proposals. If you are interested, please visit the 2025 Virtual Conference (socialworkers.org) for more information.
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Save the date! NASW National Conference! June 15-19, CHICAGO! (close to home!)
| Your Inspiration for the Month | The Inspiration of the Month is in honor of Native American Heritage Month as well as Election Day, “America, I Sing Back” by Allison Adelle Hedge Coke. Hedge Coke, “frequently addresses issues of culture, prejudice, Indigenous rights, the environment, peace, violence, abuse, and labor in her poetry and other creative works.” This poem is a rhythmic, lyrical, loving, and also somewhat unflinching song about America. I loved it. And a poet such as Hedge Coke, who engages so deeply with issues of social justice, is certainly an excellent poet to dive into this month (and any month)! | | |
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Greetings Students!
Every month, NASW offers an event series specifically for students! Check out November’s event below!
Free: Upcoming National Student Event Series:
OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME AS A NEW SOCIAL WORKER
Thursday, November 21, 2024
5:00 - 6:30 pm Central Time
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From the Executive Director’s Desk | | |
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Cassie E. Brown MSW, LCSW
Chapter Executive Director
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It has been a season of unseasonable weather, but November is finally upon us. Whether the holidays are something you look forward to with sparkling eyes or dread in the pit of your stomach, they are nearly here.
I find myself reflecting as I write this on the definition of family. I have heard many people say blood is thicker than water. Others say family is who you choose and who chooses you, not those you are born with (or to).
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