This message was sent to ##Email## June 6, 2019     Home  |   About  |   Membership  |   Advocacy  |   Practice    Archive  |   Advertise    TOP STORIES Combat LGBTQ Prejudice This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and the beginning of the public fight for LGBTQ rights and human rights. Now more than ever, it is important to stay current on issues, policies, movements, and ways to combat LGBTQ prejudice. NASW believes social workers are key allies in the necessary efforts to ensure wellness, safety, and equity for all LGBTQ persons. Social workers have a shared commitment to promoting laws, policies, and programming that affirm, support, and value LGBTQ individuals, families, and communities. Access NASW LGBTQ resources. NASW-Illinois Chapter Helps Legislation Pass Helping LGBTQ or HIV-Positive Older Adults The NASW-Illinois chapter helped push for legislation that ensures older people who are LGBTQ or living with HIV are targeted in programs funded through the Federal Older Americans Act. The bill passed the Illinois General Assembly and must now be approved by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Support the Bill That Improves Health Outcomes for Older Adults NASW has supported the Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act (S. 299), reintroduced by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA). The bill improves health outcomes for older adults by establishing formal funding for two federal training programs: the Geriatric Academic Career Awards (GACA), a recently reestablished program for developing academic clinical educators specializing in aging, and the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), which trains health care teams serving older adults. Clinical social workers are among the professionals eligible for GACA, and social workers are among the professionals eligible for interdisciplinary training through GWEP. Read NASW’s letter of support for S. 299 and urge your senators to support the bill. NASW Contributes to Older Americans Act Reauthorization Recommendations The Older Americans Act (OAA) expires on September 30, 2019. OAA is the major federal discretionary funding source for home and community-based services for older adults. Congress is working on reauthorization. As a member of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO), NASW helped to develop a robust set of OAA reauthorization recommendations, which the coalition sent to Congress in late April. Read the LCAO Consensus Recommendations for the 2019 Older Americans Act Reauthorization and use them in your own advocacy.    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by bp Magazine Friends, Family & Bipolar: When Stigma Strikes Close to Home Why Bipolar Disorder Can Be Toxic to Relationships 3 Signs Your Mood Swings Might Actually be Bipolar Disorder 4 Tips For Caregivers To Let Go of Anger Subscribe to BP Magazine for Bipolar Disorder!   "The Hill" References NASW Position on Anti-Abortion Laws NASW's stance on anti-abortion laws was covered by The Hill, a publication that follows developments in the U.S. Congress. NASW condemns Alabama’s passage of the nation’s most restrictive abortion law. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE The Institute for Clinical Social Work Master's and PhD Programs with a Clinical Focus Accepting Applications for Fall 2018! MORE    NEW FROM NASW PRESS Grand Challenges for Society: Evidence-Based Social Work Practice NASW Members: Save 10% on the print edition. Order by phone to get the discount: 1.800.227.3590. The American Academy for Social Work and Social Welfare set out 12 grand challenges for social work and society in three broad categories: individual and family well-being, stronger social fabric, and just society. Social workers must strive toward social progress in these categories by relying on evidence-based methods. The compendium of articles presented in Grand Challenges for Society highlights scholarship that provides a research base to address health disparities, social isolation, and financial capability, among others. This book not only provides the most up-to-date research but also alerts the field to gaps in the literature that still need to be explored to achieve the aims of the Grand Challenges for Social Work. Print: $39.60 NASW members | $43.99 non-NASW members ePub: $35.20 .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Earn Your MSW with UNE Online! Elevate your career with the University of New England by earning your Master of Social Work with our 100% online, CSWE-accredited MSW program! Learn more. Gerontological Social Workers: Helping Older Adults Maximize Their Dignity, Health, and Independence As our society's aging population continues to grow, so does the demand for social workers with specialized knowledge and expertise in aging. This new brochure, Gerontological Social Workers: Helping Older Adults Maximize Their Dignity, Health, and Independence, describes gerontological social work services, workplace settings, and professional qualifications. Use it to attract social work students and practicing social workers to the specialty of aging, to recruit students to social work programs, and to educate the public about how social workers help older adults and families. Order copies of the brochure for your school or workplace. Single Copy: $4 (phone orders only: 1.800.227.3590) Bulk: $85/40    RECOMMENDED CONTINUING EDUCATION 2 Weeks Left to Register NASW 2019 Virtual Forum: Trauma Through the Social Work Lens Join us for the NASW 2019 Virtual Forum, Wednesday and Thursday, June 19 and 20. This two-day program will address trauma from a social work perspective, feature both plenary and breakout sessions, and offer CE credits. Live streamed from the NASW National Office, you will be able to view it from wherever you are. Learn more and register. Full Conference Pass: $249 NASW Member | $349 Non-NASW Member | $125 Student Advertisement Six Ways Social Workers Change Our World Walden University Over the last 100+ years, social workers have been involved in some of the most important social advances in the U.S. and throughout the world. One of the best ways to become the type of social worker who can help change the world is to earn a degree in social work such as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or a Master of Social Work (MSW). Through a BSW or MSW program, you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to help improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and groups in under-served or at-risk populations. READ MORE Promoted by Walden University NEW NASW Ethics Webinar Bundle — Save 20% Earn 9 Ethics Contact Hours Discount Ends June 30 Purchase these three Specialty Practice Sections webinars together by June 30, 2019, and you’ll save 20% on the registration: Complex Ethical Issues: Working With Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Families - Self Study Ethics and Integrated Health Care - Self Study Ethical Challenges in School Social Work: Cutting-edge Issues - Self Study Together, the courses address ethical issues in three areas of social work practice. Learn more and order. 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Access additional resources to help you understand and manage your student loans.    JOB & CAREER HELP NASW Career Center Search national job listings and find professional development resources to help you at every stage of your career. Employers can also use the Career Center to find and recruit qualified, credentialed, and licensed social workers from across the country. .  PRODUCT SHOWCASE UTArlington School of Social Work The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington is nationally ranked in the top 14% of social work programs. With internationally renowned faculty members conducting research and clinical practice, we prepare our students to be leaders addressing the challenges of a 21st century world. Celebrating 50 years and with a strong reputation, our more than 10,000 alumni are leaders in government, military, community and private organizations around the world helping to create a just society. Read more Give the Gift of Bottomline Briefings Improve communications in your team. Become a clear, confident presenter while learning to manage stress, avoid analysis paralysis, and overcome writer’s block.  Program approved for 2 CE hours NASW Approval #886794101-7269. Reg. $49.95 Now $19.95 Read More.    ESTABLISH YOURSELF AS AN EXPERT IN YOUR PRACTICE AREA. CONTRIBUTE TO THE KNOWLEDGE BASE Write for NASW Publications Social Work Journal: Get widespread recognition among colleagues by publishing in NASW’s premier scholarly journal, which is available to all NASW members through membership. Author Guidelines Specialty Practice Sections (SPS) Newsletters: InterSections in Practice Add to your professional credibility by publishing in this award-winning annual digital bulletin offering CE contact hours and practice-specific content. Author Guidelines Section Connection Help keep your colleagues up to date on trends, news, and resources in your practice area by contributing content to these biannual digital newsletters. Author Guidelines Cross Sections Inform other members of the Specialty Practice Sections by publishing in this annual newsletter covering all specialty areas of practice. Author Guidelines Post Useful Research and Articles in the MyNASW Online Member Community The MyNASW online community is open to NASW members only and is free to join. Help problem-solve and educate by posting useful resources and articles. Start your MyNASW community profile today. Share Your Expertise Policy Review Panelist: Lend your practice-area expertise to NASW policy review panels. 1,000 Experts Database: Serve as an expert resource for journalists, policymakers, and others on critical social issues. Advise NASW on issues that need to be promoted in the media and write articles and blogs for NASW websites.    MYNASW MEMBER COMMUNITY — HOT TOPICS Equine Assisted Therapy Complex Co-Occurring Health Conditions Documenting Question for Private Practice The MyNASW online community is open to NASW members only and is free to join. Ask your colleagues questions, find mentors, exchange useful resources, and rally around your passion — social work.    NASW RESEARCH LIBRARY Quickly search by key words to find evidence-based research and client education, assessment tools, practice guidelines, and more at the NASW Research Library. Filter your results by type of source (academic journals, books, conference materials, reports, etc.), name of publication, publisher, university, language, and more. Use your NASW username and password to log in to the library. Keyword Search: “abortion” Document: Abortion around the world: An overview of legislation, measures, trends, and consequences Authors: Guillaume, Agnés; Rossier, Clémentine Source: Population. October 2018, Vol. 73, Issue 2, p217-306. Document: A 21st-century public health approach to abortion Authors: Roberts, Sarah C. M.; Fuentes, Liza; Berglas, Nancy F.; Dennis, Amanda J. Source: American Journal of Public Health. December 2017, Vol. 107, Issue 12, p1878-1882. Document: Abortion disclosure laws and the First Amendment: The broader public health implications of the Supreme Court's Becerra decision Author: Pomeranz, Jennifer L. Source: American Journal of Public Health. March 2019, Vol. 109 Issue 3, p412-418. Document: State abortion policy and unintended birth rates in the United States Author: Medoff, Marshall Source: Social Indicators Research. November 2016, Vol. 129, Issue 2, p589-600. Access Documents: Log in to the NASW Research Library and enter the title of the article or key words in the NASW Research Library search box.    ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS June 14 RSVP by June 14 to Attend Annual Meeting of Members The NASW 2019 Annual Meeting of Members is scheduled for Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. ET. The purpose of the meeting is to ratify the results of the 2019 national election of officers and members of the NASW Board and the National Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification. Members who are in good standing (with current membership and no pending sanctions) are invited to attend the meeting. RSVP by June 14, 2019 to governance@socialworkers.org. June 15 Last Day to Prepay Membership Dues for This Year and Future Years at the Current Rate New dues rates take effect July 1, 2019. You may prepay current and future dues before rates increase if you pay your dues in full by June 15, 2019. You also may pay your dues in two or three installments if you pay your dues in full by your membership renewal date. View current and new rates. Contact Member Services to get help with prepay options: 800.742.4089 Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET. June 19 Private Practice Q&A Call-in Session – Making Sense of the CMS-1500 Claim Form Call-in session is free, available to NASW members only, and starts at 12 p.m. ET. No registration is required. June 19-20 NASW 2019 Virtual Forum Trauma Through the Social Work Lens ***This is a live-streamed event, accessed online.*** Explore trauma from a social work perspective. Develop a deeper understanding and knowledge base of how past traumas impact a client’s current level of functioning, by learning to recognize, assess, and treat trauma. Earn up to 8 CE contact hours. Full Conference Pass: $249 NASW Member | $349 Non-NASW Member | $125 Student June 28 Annual Meeting of Members June 28, 2019 | 1:30 PM ET | Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC RSVP by June 14 to attend the Annual Meeting of Members on June 28. Meeting Location: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Questions/RSVP: Email governance@socialworkers.org. EMAIL TIP Make Sure MemberLink Doesn't Get Junked Sometimes, an email message that you wish to receive is incorrectly judged as spam by your ISP or email program and sent to your junk folder. To ensure that MemberLink arrives safely in your inbox, add nasw@multibriefs.com (the sending email address) to your email program's safe sender list. If MemberLink is being sent to your work email address, ask your organization's Information Technology department to whitelist nasw@multibriefs.com. Learn how to add nasw@multibriefs.com to your safe sender list so MemberLink emails get to your inbox.    SAVE ON YOUR SUMMER FUN NASW negotiates with our partners for better pricing on products and services that help you save time and money and increase your satisfaction in your professional and personal lives. Travel for Less This Summer Save on hotels, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages, and more. Save 20% off the best available rate at Wyndham Hotels, 15% at Red Roof Inn and Choice Hotels International, and 10% at the pet-friendly Motel 6 chain. Book your room through Hotel Storm at up to 55% below public pricing. Need to rent a car? Enjoy discounts at Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National Car Rental. Take advantage of discount Disney World tickets and vacation packages. 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But you aren’t alone.  READ MORE More Than Half of Baby Boomer Job Seekers Say They've Faced Age Discrimination, and It's Costing Them Work Business Insider Aging baby boomers need more money medical care and other expenses, but they can't afford it because they're only finding low-wage work and are dealing with age discrimination on top of that. Baby boomers say age discrimination is holding them back from getting a job.  READ MORE NASW MemberLink Connect with NASW Recent Issues | Unsubscribe | Advertise | Web Version  To subscribe, contact NASW Member Services at 800.742.4089 Monday-Friday, 9 am - 9 pm ET or email membership@socialworkers.org. 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