Mar/Apr 2008 Issue

FEATURES

Working It Out — Social Workers in Employee Assistance
Find out why social workers are a great fit for a career in employee assistance.

Therapist’s Notebook: Case of Rosemarie
A clinical learning experience featuring a case presentation and two discussants who review the case history and initial phase of treatment and offer observations and recommendations

Recession-Proof Your Practice
Face the challenges of today’s market affecting social workers in private practice with strategies from an expert.

Spirituality in Social Work — The Journey From Fringe to Mainstream
What factors account for the growing recognition of spiritual beliefs and practices by social work clients and clinicians?

10 Leadership Strategies for Women in Social Service Management
In a field dominated by women, more need to step up and take the helm in leadership positions. See which techniques work the best.

2008 Annual Education Guide
An informative, convenient listing of educational programs to help you reach your professional goals

DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Note
“Building on Strengths” at Work

Children and Families Forum
National Survey Shows Minority Children Experience Multiple Disparities in Healthcare; Breast-Feeding Now Safer for Infants of HIV-Infected Mothers

Eye on Ethics
Black, White … and Lots of Gray

Picturing Social Work
Doing Time Wisely

Addictions Advisor
Positive Portrayals of Drug and Alcohol Use in Pop Music; Smoking Marijuana Associated With Increased Risk of Gum Disease

Aging Advocate
Test-Driving Senior Housing

Mental Health Monitor
Individuals With Severe Mental Illness at High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Datebook