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Clinical Social Work Journal (CSWJ) The Clinical Social Work Journal publishes peer-reviewed articles relevant to contemporary clinical social work practice, research, theory, and policy.

Founded in 1973, the Clinical Social Work Journal publishes leading, peer-reviewed original articles relevant to contemporary clinical practice with individuals, couples, families, and groups. It also presents innovations in theoretical, practice, evidence-based clinical research, and interdisciplinary approaches. The Clinical Social Work Journal is devoted to the advancement of clinical knowledge and insight of practitioners, educators, researchers, and policymakers.

September is National Recovery Month. How can clinicians build on the strengths people bring to recovery? A systematic ...
09/19/2026

September is National Recovery Month. How can clinicians build on the strengths people bring to recovery?

A systematic review in this 2023 article by Ezell and colleagues looks at strengths-based approaches to substance use treatment, including case management and trauma-informed care. The authors propose a framework that brings these approaches together.

Read more at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10615-023-00874-2

Happy Labor Day! Today we'd like to highlight the skilled, compassionate work of clinical social workers.Caring for othe...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today we'd like to highlight the skilled, compassionate work of clinical social workers.

Caring for others is sustainable only when clinicians can also care for themselves. In this 2019 article from the archives of the Clinical Social Work Journal, J. Jay Miller and colleagues found that self-compassion strongly predicts both personal and professional self-care. Read more at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10615-019-00710-6

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. It's an opportunity to talk openly about su***de prevention an...
09/03/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. It's an opportunity to talk openly about su***de prevention and to support the clinicians who are involved with su***de management on a regular basis.

From our archive: "Social Work with Clients Contemplating Su***de: Complexity and Ambiguity in the Clinical, Ethical, and Legal Considerations" by Faye Mishna, Beverley J. Antle, and Cheryl Regehr thoughtfully maps the clinical, ethical, and legal terrain practitioners navigate when a client is in crisis.

Read the full article at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1016045431637

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988.

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a time to remember those lost to overdose and to support the cl...
08/31/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a time to remember those lost to overdose and to support the clinicians and families working toward recovery and safety.

From our archive: "Starting Where the Client Is: Harm Reduction Guidelines for Clinical Social Work Practice" by Sheila P. Vakharia and Jeannie Little, offers social workers concrete guidance on harm reduction: meeting clients with compassion, reducing risk, and building the therapeutic alliance wherever a client happens to be in their journey.

Read the full article at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10615-016-0584-3

It's back-to-school week for many students, and a busy season for the clinicians who support them. From our our archives...
08/26/2026

It's back-to-school week for many students, and a busy season for the clinicians who support them. From our our archives: Bettmann and colleagues examine the links between social media use, anxiety, and depression in young adults, with recommendations for assessment and treatment for clinical practice. Read the full article at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10615-020-00752-1

Our latest issue, Volume 54, Issue 2 came out last month and features research on self‑compassion, mindfulness, su***de ...
07/23/2026

Our latest issue, Volume 54, Issue 2 came out last month and features research on self‑compassion, mindfulness, su***de prevention, compassion in practice, and multiple studies on digital mental‑health interventions across diverse social work contexts. Check it out at http://bit.ly/4vF4HRz

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Melissa Grady and Associate Editor Dr. Eujung Lee attended the 2026 Joint Conference on Social Work,...
07/23/2026

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Melissa Grady and Associate Editor Dr. Eujung Lee attended the 2026 Joint Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development (SWSD) in Nairobi, Kenya last week. Dr. Grady made certain to visit the Springer Booth while at the conference!

This special issue of Clinical Social Work Journal seeks submissions that explore the opportunities, risks, and ethical ...
04/21/2026

This special issue of Clinical Social Work Journal seeks submissions that explore the opportunities, risks, and ethical tensions of AI in assessment, therapy, and clinical decision-making, with a focus on real-world practice and social justice.
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For our new Mindful Monday section we wanted to address that mindfulness and self-awareness can support both clinician w...
04/13/2026

For our new Mindful Monday section we wanted to address that mindfulness and self-awareness can support both clinician well-being and more effective practice.
Taking a moment to pause can strengthen how we show up for those we serve.

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