NASW-NJ

02/24/2023

Facebook Live with NASW-NJ Conference Presenter, Dr. La'Tesha Gasby

Expert clinician Dr. La'Tesha Gasby, LCSW, joins us LIVE on Facebook today to discuss her upcoming workshop "Understanding Racial Trauma" to be presented at the 2023 NASW-NJ Annual Conference, April 30-May 2.

02/24/2023

Looking for a job? These employers are NOW HIRING for the following:

- Per Diem Primary Therapist - LSW/LCSW (Spectrum Health & Wellness)

For more information on this and other job opportunities, visit the Job Center: http://ow.ly/TcRQ50MaS7S

: Pictured is an infographic of two individuals shaking hands. Above their hands is information for the NASWNJ Job Center.

02/24/2023

Want a sneak peek of what you can look forward to at our 2023 Annual Conference?! Join NASW-NJ Annual Conference plenary speakers, Erica Goldblatt-Hyatt and Tammea Tyler LIVE on Facebook on March 2nd at 12pm to discuss their conference workshop: Reproductive Justice.

To learn more and RSVP visit: http://ow.ly/o5ht50MY32U

: Shown is an infographic featuring two photos, one of Erica Goldblatt-Hyatt in a black shirt looking at the camera and one of Tammea Tyler smiling at the camera. Above the images is text that reads "NASWNJ Annual Conference Spotlight. Join us for a Facebook live on March 2nd at 12pm.”

02/23/2023

The Circle of Security: Building Healthy Child-Parent Attachment

Circle of Security is a parenting approach designed to help parents and caregivers enhance secure attachment with their children by allowing them to understand their child’s emotional needs and strengthen their attachment. Amanda Salierno, MA, LAC, NCC, MT-BC joins us for this Community Conversation to address the current issues around attachment and provide an overview of the Circle of Security curriculum and how it can benefit your work with families.

Sponsored by Bridge to Balance. Learn more at https://bridge2balance.com/

02/23/2023

Motivational Interviewing is a style of communication that enhances motivation for change. Join us and presenter Crystal Bennett, LMSW on March 14th for a live webinar on Motivational Interviewing! By the end, participants will have an understanding of the purpose of MI and how it can be interwoven into other approaches to enhance good practice. To learn more and register visit: http://ow.ly/JFZf50MXZBX

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02/22/2023

As social workers, we must take time for self-care, so we can continue to help others. Join us on February 23rd as Krystal Reddick-Pollard, M.Ed., LMSW (AKA Self-Care Coach) teaches tools for self- care that you can use every day. To learn more and register visit: http://ow.ly/fVZn50MY0ag

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02/22/2023

"We must continue to provide the facts on how poverty, high incarceration rates, and underfunded school systems ultimately affect the state’s economic progress and constituents’ trust in government— particularly among Black families. " To read more visit: http://ow.ly/vMUO50MY19i

02/21/2023

As you are aware, there has been a lot of discussion around the happenings at the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners, the exam data for the ASWB test and the pending Interstate Licensing Compact. We are hard at work advocating for the needs of the profession, transparency and equity, and remain committed to sharing with you all the update from our chapter work, broader happenings in these discussions and what is on the horizon.
To that end, we are hosting two update sessions for NJ social workers to learn more about our advocacy efforts on these issues. We invite you to join us for one of the two sessions to listen in, ask questions and stay abreast of what is happening in this ever changing landscape.

WHAT:
An Update on the ASWB Exam, Licensing in NJ, and the Interstate Compact

WHEN:
Thursday, February 23, 1-2pm, live via Zoom (Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/537726613777)

You can also submit questions you'd like to see addressed when you register for one of the update sessions below. Please note, we will not be answering questions about individual licensing applications on these calls. If you have questions about your individual licensing application, please join one of our Licensing Q&A Check-in sessions, held most Thursdays at noon on Zoom. Register for Q&A sessions on our events calendar at naswnj.org

02/21/2023

Today is , and it is estimated that over 28 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime. While prevalent, many with eating disorders will struggle in silence due to stigma, stereotypes and misinformation. Join us on February 27th as we identify the signs and symptoms of eating disorders in a variety of presentations and provide resources to assist in facilitating access to care. To learn more visit: http://ow.ly/LXC050MY0xV

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02/21/2023

Have you registered for our 2023 Annual Conference yet?! You won't want to miss out on awesome presentations, like this one with Melissa Ciottone and Stephanie Korilla on Using the Forensic Team Assessment to identify and promote Resiliency in Children on May 2nd! Make sure to head over and register now at: https://bit.ly/3E5EzYc

02/19/2023

RESCHEDULED TO 2/28!! Join us on 2/28 as Shevone Torres from Black Lives Matter New Jersey joins us for a community conversation discussing the successes and challenges faced by advocates in the NJ BLM movement and how advocates can advance the cause of racial justice in the wake of the murder of Tyre Nichols. To learn more and register visit: http://ow.ly/xygE50MKu9G

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02/18/2023

Want a sneak peek of what you can look forward to at our 2023 Annual Conference?! We've partnered with our presenters and speakers to host Facebook Lives now through Conference!! First up, NASW-NJ Annual Conference Presenter La'Tesha Gasby will be joining us LIVE on Facebook on February 24th at 2pm to discuss her conference workshop: Understanding Racial Trauma.

To learn more about this year's conference visit: http://ow.ly/kr8f50MVmiG

: Shown is an infographic featuring a photo of La'Tesha in a pink sweater smiling at the camera. Above her image is text that reads "NASWNJ Annual Conference Spotlight. Join us for a Facebook live on Feb. 24th at 2pm."

02/17/2023

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS?! Early Bird Conference Registration has been extended through February 28th. Don't miss out on this opportunity to attend the NASW-NJ Annual Conference at the lowest possible rate!

REGISTER NOW at https://naswnj.socialworkers.org/Events/Annual-Conference before prices go up!!

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02/17/2023

Looking for a job? The following organization is NOW HIRING for the following:

- Social Worker, MSW, PACE Program (Capital Health)

For more information on this and other job opportunities, visit the Job Center: http://ow.ly/TcRQ50MaS7S

: Pictured is an infographic of two individuals shaking hands. Above their hands is information for the NASWNJ Job Center.

02/16/2023

Have you registered for our 2023 Annual Conference yet?! You won't want to miss out on awesome presentations, like this one with Dr. Helena D. Lewis, DSW,LCSW on Rethinking ReEntry: Women, Grief, & Loss on May 2nd! Make sure to head over and register now at: https://bit.ly/3E5EzYc

02/15/2023

National Black Girl Magic Facebook Live

Join NASW-NJ alongside expert clinician and author Marline Francois-Madden as we discuss her book the state of the black girl. The State of Black Girls is a non-fiction piece aiming to empower young black girls in the face of the obstacles that stand before them each day.

02/15/2023

As Social Work Student, it's important to have a broad and diverse understanding of the profession; this month, join NASW-NJ as we hear from the perspectives of black male social workers that are making a difference in their community. To learn more and register visit: http://ow.ly/i1jG50MQIbT

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02/14/2023

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This Valentine's Day, our team is celebrating their love for Banned Books (And Free Speech!) by highlighting a few of our favorite {currently banned} books! Any of your favorites make the list? Let us know which books you LOVE in the comments! 💕📖

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02/13/2023

On January 7th, Tyre Nichols was stopped by Memphis officers for reckless driving, and as many of you know by now, the outcome has been yet another loss for our Black community. Tyre was aggressively beaten by officers and later succumbed to his injuries. I still can not find the words to make sense of such a senseless, unjust, and inhuman treatment of a Black brother and how it closely resembled the police beating of Rodney King.
As social workers, we often lack the space to process personal things, let alone publicly shared traumas that we may be navigating alongside our Black colleagues and clients. Yet, with the general circulation of the body cam and street cam footage, many saw the last moments of Tyre’s life and his cry for a loved one.

The conditions surrounding Tyre's brutal death are a public and painful loss for the family, Memphians, and Black and brown people nationwide. We can not remove the pain, but we can process it together as we begin the collective healing journey.

We invite you to join us and the NASW-NJ Black Social Worker Shared Interest Group for a processing group facilitated by Dr. Tawanda Hubbard on February 20th, 2023, at 6:30 PM. To learn more visit: http://ow.ly/THlX50MQHrY

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02/13/2023

As we celebrate , our team will be sharing stories of pioneers who have helped pave the way throughout history. Next up? Lester Blackwell Granger.

.A social worker, educator, National Urban League executive director, and civil rights leader, Lester Blackwell Granger introduced civil rights to the social work agenda as a national and international issue. He focused attention and advocacy energy on the goal of equal opportunity and justice for all people of color, even while focusing on the condition of Black people in the United States. To learn more about Lester's impact on social work visit: http://ow.ly/JESr50MQHTH

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02/12/2023

Free at-home testing is available! The Federal Government is offering four free test kits. Order here: https://buff.ly/3valdMK And visit ’s website to learn about its national initiative to promote informed vaccine decision-making: https://buff.ly/3ve8SqE

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02/11/2023

Join us for Part II: Clinical Considerations and Protocols for Addressing the Impact of Unwanted Consensual S*x: Working with Singles and Couples on February 21st! In this workshop, we will address how to incorporate the concept of unwanted consent into your practice and provide protocols to work with clients who are actively participating in unwanted consensual s*x and protocols that address the trauma from having consented to unwanted s*x. This workshop is mainly focused on heteros*xual clients in monogamous relationships but is appropriate for any client who is agreeing to s*x due to an imbalanced power dynamic. To learn more and register visit: http://ow.ly/3gZJ50ML3MI

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02/10/2023

Looking for a job? The following organizations are NOW HIRING for the following:

Licensed Clinicians - LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC (Meridian Counseling Services)

Complex Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Full Time, Days, Vineland (Inspira Health)

Outpatient Therapist - LCSW, LMFT, LPC (RS Counseling & Wellness Center)

Community Alignment Manager Universal Home Visiting (NJ Dept Of Children & Families)

For more information on these and other job opportunities, visit the Job Center: http://ow.ly/TcRQ50MaS7S

: Pictured is an infographic of two individuals shaking hands. Above their hands is information for the NASWNJ Job Center.

02/10/2023

Have you had a chance to check-out our exciting keynote speakers at our 2023 Annual Conference?! We're kicking it off on Sunday with a Key Note session featuring Delaware state senator Sarah McBride, Lee Westgate, MSW, MBA, LCSW-C and Marla Blunt-Carter, MSW, will explore how social workers can move into decision-making roles in their communities.

To learn more and register visit: http://ow.ly/f6lw50ML2yi

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02/09/2023

Circle of Security is a parenting approach designed to help parents and caregivers enhance secure attachment with their children by allowing them to understand their child’s emotional needs and strengthen their attachment. We will address the current issues around attachment and provide an overview of the curriculum and how it can benefit your work with families. Circle of Security offers parents a road map to better understand their child's emotional needs. To learn more and register visit: http://ow.ly/B38W50MKYnE

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02/09/2023

Mark your calendars and make sure to head over to our page on February 15th for a special Facebook Live! We will be joined by Marline Francois-Madden, LCSW to help celebrate !

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