Current Issue

Fall 2026 Issue

features

Protecting Social Work Students’ Well-Being: Field Education Stressors and Solutions
Field experiences are integral to social work training, but can cause additional stress, such as role conflict and financial strain, necessitating support for students.

Illuminating Human Experience: The Case for Creative Arts in Social Work Education
Integrating creative arts into social work education is a critical, evidence-supported practice that prepares social workers to engage with clients with greater depth, flexibility, and empathy.

The Leadership Affect
Leadership is an important factor in employee retention, particularly for nonprofits, which have a higher turnover than other organizations.

Stemming the Rising Tide of Childhood Anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental health condition among children, and the prevalence continues to rise, so it’s important to help children manage anxiety symptoms and identify triggers.

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Editor’s Note
Learning by Doing

Embracing Diversity
The designation of English as the singular national language undermines equity and inclusivity and hinders immigrant integration.

Education
The CSWE’s statement on legislative changes is a step toward embracing viewpoint diversity in social work education.

News Briefs

Self-Care
Professional knowledge and mental health training does not make clinicians invulnerable to postpartum depression.

Technology
Individuals turning to AI chatbots for companionship reveals a disconnect in human
relationships and unmet emotional needs.

Datebook