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My Journey: How does my faith interact with my social work?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by NACSW

The sound of a crying baby woke me. “Who could be visiting so early in the morning?” I stumbled out of bed and walked into the living room to find my parents, our night watchman and a newborn baby tightly wrapped up in a blanket. An empty box lay on the floor. A note was pinned to the blanket. It ...
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Using Boundaries to Prevent Burnout

Posted on August 7, 2012July 2, 2016 by NACSW

As social workers we see suffering, sickness, abuse and despair; at times we see humanity at its worst. It is our job to help the suffering and many of us feel a deep personal responsibility to address the suffering of others. Similarly as Christians we are taught to care for others and to be se...
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A Message from the Board President

Posted on July 31, 2012 by NACSW

Dear NACSW Colleagues, Although the weather this summer has posed some unusual challenges for many of us by way of sustained heat and drought as well as storms and fires, I do hope that each of you will have some time for physical and spiritual renewal as we look forward to the fall and to our An...
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