NASW-NJ FOCUS - February 2019

VOL 28•4 | FEBRUARY 2019

HIGHLIGHTS 6 | Annual Conference 2019 10 | Chapter Elections 16 | Black History Month 18 | Eating Disorders Awareness

Month 26 | Student Center– Harriet Bloomfield Scholarship 28 | Clinical Social Work Resources

National Association of Social Workers

NEW JERSEY CHAPTER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Tawanda Hubbard, President

CHAPTER OFFICE NASW–NJ Chapter Office

Nkechi Ugoji, President Elect Jessica Taylor-Bashshar, 1st Vice President

30 Silverline Drive, Suite 3 North Brunswick, NJ 08902 Ph:732.296.8070 and Fax: 732.296.8074 www.naswnj.org

Jenny Conger, 2nd Vice President

Jennifer Thompson, MSW

Anthony Francis, Graduate Student Rep

Executive Director jthompson.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Kendra Hayes, MSW, LSW

Pat Spencer, Secretary Frank Greenagel, Central Regional Rep Christopher Simmons, Undergraduate

Student Rep

Director of Continuing Education khayes.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext.116

Christina Mina, MSW Director of Member Services cmina.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 117

Montese Anderson

Special Projects Coordinator manderson.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 115

Jeff Feldman, MSW, LSW Director of Advocacy and Communicationsjfeldman.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 114

Ashley Rifkin

Membership Coordinator arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 119

UNIT LEADERS NASW-NJ has 12 units across the state of New Jersey.

Atlantic/Cape May/ Cumberland Chair, Co-Chair, Open

Hudson Neha Gandhi, Chair Lauren Snedeker, Co-Chair

Bergen/Passaic

Mercer/Burlington Joan Bankole-Jones, Chair

Somerset/Hunterdon

Middlesex

Ron Zulli, Co-Chair

Stacie Goldstein, Chair Mary Ellen Shea, Co-Chair

Willis Williams

Camden/Gloucester/Salem

Kia Alexander, Chair Joshua Collins, Co-Chair

Rajashree Taruvai

Mang Yip, Chair Danica Rivello, Co-Chair Essex

Megan Sherman, Chair

Deanna Phillips, Chair Sierra Spriggs, Co-Chair

Jeff Firsichbaum, Co-Chair

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant wwilliams.naswnj@socialworkers.org or ext. 110 Finance & Human Resources Coordinator rtaruvai.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Caroline Ross

MSW Intern cross.naswnj@socialworkers.org

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Monmouth/Ocean

To learn more about Unit Leadership opportunities, contact arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org

Morris Mary Myers Pasquino, Chair Cheryl Cohen, Co-Chair Krystal Gold, Chair Sussex/Warren Adrienne Hoover, Chair Dina Morley, Co-Chair Union Kenyetta Jackson, Chair William Rios, Co-Chair

NASW Legal Defense Fund Since 1972, NASW’s Legal Defense Fund (LDF) has provided financial assistance and support for legal cases and issues of concern to NASW members and the social work profession. LDF supports educational projects and programs to improve the legal status and knowledge of the social work profession.

For more information, visit www.socialworkers.org/about/legal/legaldefensefund.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Cover Image: NASW-NJ Celebrates Black History Month with Pioneering African American Social Workers– Clockwise from Left: Dr. Dorothy Height, Mary Church Terrell, Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Whitney Young, Edward Franklin Frazier

President’s Message

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Social Work Spotlight:

Desk of the Executive Director

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National Eating Disorders Month | 18

2019 Annual Conference— Our Stories, Our Strengths

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Meet Keynote Speaker Rebecca Alexander

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Meet Keynote Speaker Derrick Jackson

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Chapter Elections

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Membership in Action

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Member Benefits

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Social Work Spotlight: Reflections on Being a Black Social Worker | 16

Advocacy in Action

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NASW Swag

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Student Center

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Partner Spotlight: Hoarders Express | 27 Clinical Social Work Resources

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Clinical Supervision

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Classifieds

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Get Ready for Social Work Month | 32 NASW Foundation

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President’s MESSAGE

Tawanda Hubbard, DSW, LCSW

Dear Colleagues: As I sit to write my message to honor African-Americans this February, it is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Some of his words come to mind as I think about the many contributions made by Black People and Black communities that have and continue to make this nation great. I am humbled as I reflect on the pain, hardships, and price it cost so many for the progress Black Americans experience today. The freedoms I enjoy as a Black Women in American did not come easily, and I am grateful to all those who came before me and those who are still fighting the struggle for a fair and equitable society in American for all alongside me.

This year however, the celebration of African-American contributions and legacy come in the midst of a feeling of divisiveness in America. A feeling that has reminded previous generations of the long-standing hostility, discrimination and hatred towards Black people, but not just Black people– any person labeled with minority status in our country. The stories I have borne witness to, been reminded of and told to me by my family, friends, colleagues, and clients sadden me, but I will not lose heart or courage. As Dr. King said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.

Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” I am glad and proud to be a social worker; called to serve in a profession dedicated to undoing systems of oppression and discrimination. A profession that values the dignity and worth of every person. I am committed, as is every other social worker in this nation, to fighting social injustices and fighting for a fair and equitable society.

I am not interested in calling anyone out. Instead I am calling everyone in…into the fight against hatred, social injustice, and discriminations using love in order to create a feeling of inclusion and safety for all. Creating a land that is truly “the land of the free,” because as Dr. King stated: “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” We need solidarity as we embrace the fact that Black History is American History. We must remember what is done to one group of people affects us all and it will take all of us to bring about the changes we want to see and experience in this country.

I encourage you all to remember and live by the words of Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the Change You Wish to See in this World.”

Please enjoy all the stories in this issue of FOCUS…stories dedicated to celebrating the strength, contributions, and legacies of Black Americans.

Dr. Tawanda Hubbard, DSW, LCSW President

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Friends & Colleagues,

DESK OF

NASW- NJ’s Executive Director

February marks an incredibly important month for our nation, Black History Month—a time that we remember, honor and celebrate the still too-often neglected accomplishments and contributions of black Americans in every area of our nation’s history. While I certainly appreciate and celebrate the month, I often wonder why the dialogue is limited in many respects to February of each year.

It feels limiting, as if we are not truly acknowledging the contributions as relevant to our American history.

This is a frequent dialogue in my home. As a partner in an interracial marriage and mother to a biracial child, I struggle to ensure that both our cultures and backgrounds are represented equally.

I strive to make certain that the books my child reads, the heroes he sees and the leaders he aspires to be like are diverse—because I believe the adage, “you can’t be what you can’t see.” While I appreciate that my son’s school celebrates Black History Month, I continue to be the parent who challenges, as well, asking how we can extend the spirit of the month year-round, and include it in our daily dialogue.

This feels so incredibly important to me now—perhaps more than ever—because I see a world where people continue to discriminate, seek to build walls, and where people are scared to engage in dialogue around race. I’m not certain what the answer to any of this is, but I do believe a solid beginning is to engage—to lean in. We need to own our history and privilege and ensure that the legacy of our African American ancestors isn’t limited to a dialogue once a year—that we continue it.

Jennifer Thompson, MSW

As you celebrate Black History Month, I challenge you to think about ways in which you can continue the dialogue. You can: •Continue to learn. There’s no rule that you can only learn about Black history one month out of the year. Pick up new books for you and the children in your life—make certain they are learning about leaders from all backgrounds.

•Be an ally. It’s important to understand how you can help. There are some great resources on how to effectively be an ally such as Safety Pin Box and Teaching Tolerance. Remember, it’s not enough to know—act.

•Lean in. This can feel uncomfortable—if I’m honest, I don’t feel comfortable with these dialogues all the time either. But conversations about race, history, and continued disparities are critical to our growth. Challenge those you know to lean in.

As an organization, NASW-NJ is committed to meeting these challenges as well. Our commitment is to celebrate in February, but to continue that year-round through showcasing and highlighting the contributions of all social workers, partnering with organizations who are doing transformative work and leaning into hard conversations—challenging our own practices and policies so that NASW-NJ reflects all social workers.

In solidarity, Jennifer Thompson, MSW Executive Director

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MONDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

REBECCA ALEXANDER, LCSW-R, MPH, PLLC OWN YOUR ADVERSITY: YOUR VULNERABILITY IS YOUR GUIDE 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3 CLINICAL OR ETHICS CE CREDITS Rebecca Alexander is an

author, psychotherapist, group fitness instructor, advocate, and extreme athlete who is almost completely blind and deaf. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she currently lives in New York City.

No one would blame Rebecca Alexander if she gave up on life. Born with a rare genetic disorder called Usher syndrome type III, Rebecca has been simultaneously losing both her sight and hearing since she was a teenager. She was told that by age 30, she’d be completely blind. Then, at 19, one year after a fall from a secondstory window left her athletic body completely shattered, she discovered she would lose her hearing as well.

Despite these difficulties, Rebecca refused to lose her drive and zest for life and rose above and beyond every challenge she faced.

Day after day, challenge after challenge, Rebecca stresses how important it is to be grateful for every sound, every sight, and every sense.

Now, with only a sliver of sight and significantly deteriorated hearing, Rebecca is a psychotherapist with two master’s degrees from Columbia University. She is a Lululemon Athletica ambassador who teaches cycling/ spin and HIIT (high intensity interval training) classes and regularly competes in extreme endurance races.

Rebecca greets every day as if it were a gift, with her boundless energy, innate curiosity, and a strength of spirit that have led her to places most of us can’t begin to imagine. As a teenager, she was selected to be an Olympic torchbearer as part of the nationwide relay prior to the Atlanta Games in 1996, for her ability to face adversity with grace and courage. Participating in the 600-mile San Francisco to Los Angeles AIDS Lifecycle ride, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, swimming from Alcatraz to shore in the San Francisco bay, skydiving, bungee jumping, and regularly competing in the Civilian Military Combine (CMC) races for extreme athletes are among her

extraordinary feats.

Rebecca has a flourishing full-time psychotherapy practice with two master’s degrees from Columbia University in Clinical Social Work and Public Health. She works with individuals, couples, and groups, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, eating disorders, and disability. Rebecca received post-graduate training at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy at the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia and received her psychodynamic psychotherapy training from the American Institute for Psychoanalysis. Rebecca is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and also communicates in American Sign Language and Tactile Sign Language.

Rebecca’s critically acclaimed memoir, Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found received an Indie Book Award and was honored as one of the MS Society’s Books For A Better Life.

Rebecca is known for her sense of humor, and she is also an attentive listener. Consistently upbeat, Rebecca gives encouragement and inspiration to others who are facing their own challenges, whether physical or emotional, and whether in interpersonal relationships or in the workplace.

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TUESDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

DERRICK JACKSON, MSW, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THE INTERSECTION OF SOCIAL WORK AND LAW ENFORCEMENT 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM 2 SOCIAL/CULTURAL CE CREDITS Derrick Jackson is the social worker who became a police officer who now helps to run a police agency. Since 2008, Derrick has served as the Director of Community Engagement for the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office (Ann Arbor, MI). As a social worker and certified law enforcement officer, he has a unique perspective and role in building bridges between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

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this intersection of social work and criminal justice where Derrick has worked for the last eleven years.

Whether it is introducing his agency to a Problem-Oriented Policing approach, implementing a reentry program in the jail, overseeing projects such as addressing the root causes of the prostitution corridor, or developing a street outreach team made up of formerly incarcerated individuals, Derrick works daily to shift the paradigm of what is possible through law enforcement.

Derrick completed his undergraduate studies at Eastern Michigan University, obtained his Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan School of Social Work, and graduated the police academy from Schoolcraft

College. After obtaining his MSW, Derrick went to work as the Community Outreach Coordinator for a local homeless youth shelter.

It was his direct interactions with the most vulnerable young people on our streets that prompted him to run for public office in 2004 as a way to bring about larger systemic impact. Although he would lose by one vote, that experience set him on a path of creating system change. He was soon appointed Chief Deputy County Clerk where he learned the inner workings of government and the impact that social workers can have in changing systems from the inside out.

JOIN IN CONVERSATION WITH OFFICER JACKSON! Make sure to check out and register for his breakout workshop, A Deeper Look into the Training and Philosophy Behind Modern Day Policing, on Tuesday, April 30 from 12-2 p.m.

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NASW-NJ ELECTIONS

As a membership organization, NASW-NJ’s leadership is comprised of elected officers whom serve to guide the Chapter and represent its members. Each year, our Chapter Committee on Nominations & Leadership Identification (CCNLI) is charged with extending the opportunity for members to run for an elected office, vetting nominations and preparing a slate of candidates for the membership to vote upon.

This year, the CCNLI Committee is proud to present to you the following candidates for election to NASW-NJ leadership. Please stay tuned for more information on the candidates as we near the election. You’ll learn more about them in upcoming editions of FOCUS, newSWire and on the naswnj.org website.

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SLATE OF CANDIDATES 1st Vice President (membership will elect one candidate from the following) Brian McGovern La’Tesha Samspon Judyann McCarthy BSW Representative Thomas Cadmus MSW Representative (membership will elect one candidate from the following) Rachel Kern Megan O’Brien Northwest Regional Representative (membership will elect one candidate from the following) Krystal Gold Paula Barber Northeast Regional Representative (membership will elect one candidate from the following) Sierra Spriggs Jeffry Gutierrez CCNLI (membership will elect three candidates from the following) Anthony Gallow

Hina Rehman

Marline Francois

Charmaine Chaddan

Merri Kassaw

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Membership in ACTION

November 14th Meet & Greet!

Fantastic conversation and interesting stories were shared by all.

Morris Unit Event and Presentation

On November 5th, the Morris Unit hosted Tayla Readshaw, LCSW from Roots & Wings. Tayla shared about the common challenges aged-out foster youth face and best practices for intervention. Roots & Wings is a private non-profit organization that supports young adults between the ages of 18-24 who have aged out of foster care, promoting selfsufficiency through a variety of programs.

and mindfulness techniques. Adele reminded us that mindfulness can be done anywhere - what is important is to take time to be present. And a warm welcome to new Hudson Unit Leaders Neha Gandhi & Lauren Snedeker!

Bergen/Passaic Meet & Greet Networking

Essex Unit Event

Bergen/Passaic Unit members had a wonderful time getting to know each other and networking at their

On November 15th, the Essex Unit set a goal of collecting for and donating five (5) holiday baskets which consisted of everything required for a good, wholesome Thanksgiving dinner and more.

Many thanks to all our Unit members who donated and gave of their time in any way to support this effort. You are appreciated!! And thank you to East Orange Mayor Ted Green for donating Fresh/Frozen Turkeys.

Hudson Unit Event The Hudson Unit hosted Adele Harris from Body & Brain on November 8th to teach members meditation 12 February 2019 | www.naswnj.org

New Jersey that work with individuals who have any type of disability. They provide four core services: Information & Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, and Independent Living Skills training.

Middlesex Unit Event The Middlesex Unit hosted Sarah Lundy, LSW, RYT on November 28th to speak about Trauma-Informed Interventions including trauma sensitive yoga and horticultural therapy. Sarah highlighted the uses of mindfulness, aromatherapy, and yogic breathing in personal and clinical practice.

Somerset/Hunterdon Unit Networking & Social Mixer Unit members gathered for a fun and relaxing evening at Beneduce Winery on November 30th!

Sussex/Warren Unit Event & Presentation On December 10th, Lindsay Tuman, LSW from the DAWN Center for Independent Living shared with the Unit about The Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP)™.

RAMP™ is a high-tech, career-focused mentoring program for youth involved with or at risk of becoming involved with the juvenile justice system. The DAWN Center is one of 11 Centers in

North/Central PPSIG Holiday Gathering

Member Marline Francois-Madden, LCSW spoke at the December 10th Essex Unit Event, sharing the foundations of starting a private practice including: insurance versus self-pay practice; creating a niche-based practice; marketing and branding a private practice; private practice tools, such as EHR, accounting systems, and more. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with our members!

Camden/Gloucester/Salem Unit Meet & Greet

Our North/Central Private Practice Shared Interest Group (PPSIG) gathered for a wonderful holiday party at the Westbrook Restaurant & Bar in Bound Brook on December 10th! Check the events calendar on our website and join the group for their upcoming meetings in 2019!

Essex Unit Event & Presentation

On December 12th, Camden/ Gloucester/Salem Unit Members connected for a Meet & Greet! Our casual networking events are great for getting to know fellow social workers in a more relaxed, personal way and providing a chance to learn how we can help one another succeed. Welcome new Unit Leaders Mang Yip and Danica Rivello!

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NASW-NJ LEADS THE WAY We are pleased and excited to share that NASW-NJ is now the 3rd largest NASW Chapter in the country! You might be asking what that means for you as a member.

It means that together we are continuing to build a strong community of change-makers across the state. It means we are more connected to each other and our mission than ever before. We are continuously striving to create a more diverse, transparent, relevant, and fun professional organization for our more than 6,700 members. Our goal is to bring incredible value to our members while enhancing the social work profession and the practice of social work.

We think being a member of NASW is great, but don’t take our word for it. New member, Danica Rivello, MSW, LCSW shares with us why she joined: “I joined NASW to support my profession, have a voice to advocate for client issues related to social justice, and improve practice via the resources provided by the NASW. Both personally and professionally, being a member of NASW means growth, change, advocacy, and affiliation with other social workers.”

Danica is the Program Director at Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton and has been a social worker for 18 years. What she enjoys most about social work is helping individuals make changes in their lives to obtain their desired goals. Upon joining our Chapter, Danica eagerly volunteered to take the role of Co-Chair of the Camden/Gloucester/Salem Unit. “I hope by volunteering for my local Unit I get to network with like-minded individuals with the same values, morals, and passion for the field and others,” shared Danica. We are grateful to have gained Danica as a member and volunteer!

There are so many reasons social workers choose to join NASW. Feel free to share the reason you joined and what membership means to you by emailing arifkin.naswnj@socialworkers.org. Whatever your reason for joining is, know that you are part of an incredible professional community that will continue to thrive and succeed.

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Ethics consultations are a resource for members who encounter ethical dilemas and/or have ethics related questions. Consultation services are intended to guide members through the applicable standards in the Code along with other pertinent considerations and resources that address their concerns and allow them to make ethical decisions.

While we can discuss ethical issues, we cannot provide definitive answers for a particular situation or make decisions for members.

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Licensing Consultations

We offer several different ways for you to find answers to your New Jersey licensing questions. There is a wealth of information on our home page that includes application checklists, licensing FAQ’s, links to the NJ Board of Social Work Examiners, etc.

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Professional Liability Insurance

Did you know that clients can file a complaint with the Licensing Board against any licensed social worker? Investigations can occur simply if a client complains to the Board. Without professional liability insurance, you may be stuck paying out of pocket for legal defense fees.

Learn more about professional liability insurance by visiting our website at naswnj.org.

Job Link

Finding a job can be challenging.

Recruiting exceptional candidates is difficult. NASW bridges that gap. The Social Work Career Center is a career website where you can search national job listings, find professional development and career resources that address your professional needs—throughout your career.

Private Practice Groups

Private practice groups meet regionally around the state to discuss issues specifically related to private practice. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, share best practices and troubleshoot challenges you may face as a private practitioner.

To find the group nearest you, please visit naswnj.org/SIGs NASW-NJ also offers benefits such as free Continuing Education Credits, Discounts, Professional Mentoring, JobLink and more.

To learn more, visit naswnj.org/memberbenefits

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SOCIAL WORK SPOTLIGHT Black History Month

SOCIAL WORK Reflections on Being a Black Social Worker

by Jeffrey Tucker, LCSW, LCADC

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My journey into the field of social work began at age 50, following a 30-year career as an electrician. As a black man and previous ward of the State of New York, I felt compelled to give something back—to help other disadvantaged youth the way I had once been helped.

I began to volunteer my time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (C.A.S.A) in the family court system. My involvement with CASA of NJ led to my eventual enrollment at the Rutgers School of Social Work, where I began my new career in earnest.

I pursued a career in social work not just to give back, but because I know there is a void of Black men in the field. As a CASA advocate, the young men I advocated for were primarily from the inner city. There never seemed to be enough qualified Black males in the field to address the needs of these boys.

Yes, there are some, and they may be very talented, but there are not nearly enough.

The despair and hopelessness of children whose fathers are not present has contributed to the decay of many communities. Strong, dedicated, compassionate social workers can help reverse this decay. As such, I believe one of my major responsibilities as a Black man in the field of social work is to serve as a role model and to leverage my unique experiences as a young man to help Black youths who need to see

someone they can identify with in this type of role.

I have had the privilege to meet and work with some extraordinary individuals who accepted me as a Black man and allowed me to apply my experiences as a father, brother, uncle, mentor, and former service recipient to meet my clients where they are. I draw much of my own inspiration from my teachers and supervisors who have shown me what it means to be a social worker. I am particularly inspired by the passion and commitment of Dr. Tawanda Hubbard, my former professor and the current president of NASW-NJ. I have had the opportunity to see the impact Dr. Hubbard has had in the communities where she works and have witnessed the legacy she has created. I also draw inspiration from my former

Director, Mrs. Hall, who taught me how to supervise others in a way that demonstrated professionalism and sensitivity.

I would like to leave a similar legacy—to give of myself whatever is necessary in providing services that assist individuals to move forward in life. My motto has become: “I can change the world one person at a time.”

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SOCIAL WORKER SPOTLIGHT National Eating Disorders Month

Reflections on NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS MONTH: A Conversation with Mallory Visser

Mallory Visser is a busy woman. She is an MSW student at Rutgers University in Newark, an NASW member, and a member of the NASW-NJ Legislative and Social Action Committee (LASA). She interns at Advocates for Children of New Jersey (ACNJ) and is a fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Politics. She has also struggled with an eating disorder (ED) for 13 years.

Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, and ‘diabulimia’, impact individuals of every race, gender, ethnicity, sex, age, and socioeconomic group. EDs impact over 30 million people in the U.S. and have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.

Mallory’s struggle with ED began at age 16. Overcome with anxiety and depression caused by a traumatic event, she struggled to find healthy coping mechanisms. “I felt like I needed a greater sense of control at a time when I felt completely out of control,” shared Mallory. “I began to

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closely monitor every calorie that entered my body. I felt alone and overwhelmed. I couldn’t see a way out and I couldn’t imagine a life without my eating disorder.”

Eventually, Mallory reached a point where she was tired of lying to friends and family and avoiding social situations, so she turned to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline. She was able to speak to a volunteer who didn’t judge her or make her feel ashamed for her behaviors.

The volunteer sent her treatment

information and tips on how to talk to her loved ones about her eating disorder. Within a few weeks, she was off to residential treatment where she would start a life free from her eating disorder.

For Mallory, recovery was more than a way to rebalance her life; it also represented the path to achieving her long-term dream of becoming an advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence and enacting stronger policies and legislation to support survivors.

“By allowing myself to relinquish

my need for control and lean into recovery, I was able to find myself,” said Mallory. “I was able to live for the first time in years. I could smile, I could eat tacos with my friends without worrying about the fat content in a tablespoon of cheese.

Treatment and recovery were the key to unlocking my future.”

If you or a client are struggling with disordered eating, you can find resources and information at www. nationaleatingdisorders.org.

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Advocacy in

ACTION

Legislative Update At the time of this article’s writing, it’s Christmas Eve Day and the legislature is in recess. A number of legislative priorities we were hoping to see addressed before year end have been held over until 2019. These issues include a clean $15 minimum wage law with no carveouts, drivers’ licenses for undocumented immigrants, and mental health parity oversight legislation. It is our hope that these issues will be brought for floor votes in early 2019, perhaps even by the time you read this. We will need your support contacting legislators to ensure these and other important bills pass when they are brought to the floor.

Looking back on 2018, a number of important pieces of legislation were passed this year that will greatly improve the lives of working families, disadvantaged and underrepresented populations, and those individuals and families most in need of support. They included legislation to protect the public insurance marketplace and ACA provisions in NJ, expand rights and

protections for LBTQIA+ individuals, increase the Work First NJ grant, expand family leave insurance, provide sick time for all employees in NJ, and provide crucial funding for family planning services, and more. Here are the highlights and 2018 legislative successes.

S105 –Provides Medicaid coverage for family planning services to individuals with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level.

S120 – Restores $7.45 million in family planning funding AJR105 – Designates March of each year as “Professional Social Work Month” in New Jersey.

A2014 – Automatically registers to vote and updates voter registration for eligible person when applying for motor vehicle driver’s license, or non-driver identification card.

S104 – Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act. A1827 – Requires employers to offer sick leave to employees S699 – Allows certain students including undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria to qualify for State student financial aid programs.

S1878 – “New Jersey Health Insurance Premium Security Act;” establishes health insurance reinsurance plan.

S1894 – Requires “breakfast after the bell” program in all schools with 70% or more of students eligible for free- or reduced-price meals A3380 – New Jersey Health Insurance Market Preservation Act A2039 – Out-of-network Consumer Protection, Transparency, Cost Containment and Accountability Act. S478 – “Babs Siperstein Law”; revises procedure for issuance of amended birth certificate for person who has undergone change in gender.

S493 – Defines information to be included on death certificates, including gender identification S705 – Establishes trans-gender equality task force.

S2845 – Increases Work First NJ Benefit to $466/month.

S866 – Allows for 6 month extension of Work First NJ Benefit for parents or relative of a disabled child or other disabled dependent and for individuals who are permanently disabled.

Thank you for your support in advocating for these and other important issues throughout the year.

Coalition HIGHLIGHTS: NABSW The National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) was established 50 years ago in San Francisco at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, and currently has active chapters in 31 states and the District of Columbia, as well as several international chapters.

NABSW works to create a world in which people of African ancestry will live free from racial domination, economic exploitation, and cultural oppression.

“The work of NABSW is guided

by the Principles of the Nguzo Saba: Unity, Self-determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith, coupled with the Seven Cardinal Virtues of Maát: Right, Truth, Justice, Order, Reciprocity, Balance, and Harmony,” explained Drewsilla Thorne, LCSW, President of the NJ Chapter of NABSW (NJABSW).

“Our activities are guided by our Black consciousness, our determination to protect the security

of the Black community, and to serve as advocates to relieve suffering of Black people by any means necessary.”

To further this mission, NJABSW provides community-based programs geared towards the education and empowerment of residents in underserved communities. Currently they are assessing the delivery of mental health services in these communities to determine the accessibility of services, diversity of providers, and road blocks experienced by those seeking

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SOCIAL WORKERS Set the PACE NASW Political Action for Candidate Election (PACE)

The last 12-18 months have seen an explosion in the number of women running for political office. We’ve also seen an increasing number of social workers running for local, state, and federal offices, as we work to ensure that social work priorities and values are represented in the ranks of our elected leaders.

If you’ve ever considered running for public office, Ready to Run® offers a great place to start.

Ready to Run®, a program of the Center for American Women and Politics at the Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics, is a bipartisan program for women who want to run for office, work on political campaigns, get appointed to office, or learn more about the political system.

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of color are offered on Friday, March 15th, including Rising Stars: Educating Asian American Women for Politics, Run Sister Run: Women of the African Diaspora Changing the Political Landscape, and Elección Latina.

To learn more about the Ready to Run® program, visit http://www.cawp. rutgers.edu/education_training/ready_to_run/newjersey

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treatment.

“We are committed not only to be the voice of those whose basic needs are being ignored or neglected, we also are committed to empowering people in our communities to stand up for themselves and be heard,” said Thorne.

NJABSW also provides professional support and

mentoring for undergraduate, graduate, and new professionals of African ancestry entering the field of social work, as well as networking opportunities that provide information on internships and employment opportunities, and discounted clinical supervision to members.

To learn more, contact the New Jersey Association of Black Social Workers; PO Box 28038, Newark, NJ 07102 or e-mail njblacksw@gmail.com.

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Buying merchandise not only makes you look super awesome, you are also supporting your professional organization. All proceeds go to help social workers in New Jersey access even more resources through our Chapter.

To purchase NASW-NJ apparel and merchandise, visit our online store at naswnj.org and access the store in the about us drop down.

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Student CENTER Student Leader Spotlight: Hima Sathian, Rutgers University, LGBTQIA+ Leader.

Pronouns: They/Them/Their.

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Hima Sathian is an MSW candidate at Rutgers University and an intern at a private practice office. Between their field placement and classes, Hima finds time to get involved and facilitate several service projects throughout the year.

On campus, Hima facilitates a Social Work LGBTQIA+ organization called SWAGGER (Social Workers Advocating for GLBT & Gender Non-Conforming Equal Rights).

SWAGGER is a student run organization founded by a group of concerned social work students in 2010 in the wake of the death of Tyler Clemente, a gay Rutgers undergraduate who committed suicide following an incident of cyber bullying and harassment.

Through their work with SWAGGER, Hima strives to create a safe space with and for fellow LGBTQIA+ students and allies to discuss field experiences, job seeking, dealing with microaggressions in the classroom, as well as current

political events and ongoing happenings that impact the LGBTQIA+ community.

One of the most rewarding and intensive projects Hima organizes is with the East Coast Solidarity Summer (ECSS), a collective of progressive young South Asian people. Through this project, Hima coordinates a summer retreat for South Asian youth that focuses on building knowledge about social and global justice issues, with an emphasis on the issues faced within the South Asian diaspora.

As an active ECSS participant, Hima has built a multitude of different skills from fundraising and outreach to curriculum-building.

The collective tackles a wide array of topics, ranging from casteism and intracommunity violence,

to building community networks and progressive movements. “The ECSS experience helps to ground us in our histories, teaches us how to practice accountability and restoration, and connects us more deeply to each other and our communities,” they shared.

Hima continues to explore the intersection of the personal and professional spheres through their studies and direct practice work. As they progress through school and into professional practice, Hima is interested in working more closely with trauma, specifically through the lens of intergenerational and historical trauma and the impact it has on individuals, families and communities. Pursuing their passion for creating a more just, loving, and accepting world for all people, Hima notes some of their most rewarding experiences have come from their current field placement.

“The journey has only been more and more affirming” they said, “that I am on the right track for myself and for my career.”

SOCIAL WORK STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT

Georgian Court University: The Social Work Club

Georgian Court University (GCU), located in Lakewood, is home to a wealth of student-run, social work-focused organizations. As the social work community on campus continues to grow, the Social Work Club at GCU remains a star player. Run by an e-board and a faculty advisor, Professor Colleen Diveny, the group encourages participation by all social work majors and actively pursues community outreach projects to help vulnerable populations.

This past Thanksgiving, the Social Work Club partnered with Campus Ministry to facilitate a Thanksgiving food drive. Through their efforts, students were able to collect various food items, paper goods, and gift certificates to purchase turkeys and gift baskets to present to families in need within their community. Most recently, the Club has partnered with an on-campus organization called Empower to promote Domestic Violence Awareness.

For future events, the Social Work Club plans to partner with the school’s Chapter of Phi Alpha, the social work honor society, to expand their influence and passion. The two organizations look forward to continuing their tradition of partnering with DCP&P to engage in the agency’s Adoption Day and assisting in coordinating games, activities, and crafts for children and their families. The Club will also be participating in Read Across America, sending social work students to elementary schools within the community to facilitate readings to children. In honor of Social Work Month, the Club also plans to conduct their annual professional networking event, inviting various community partners to come to campus to allow students to become familiar with local resources and potential employment opportunities.

“The programs and activities we participate in are merely the start of meaningful change,” said Senior Kasey Stark, President of the CGU Phi Alpha Chapter and member of the Social Work Club. “I feel extremely lucky to be a part of the Social Work program at GCU and have the opportunity to work with and learn from such amazing, dedicated, and caring people.”

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Student CENTER Apply Now: Harriet Bloomfield Scholarship

The Harriet Bloomfield Scholarship Fund is dedicated to the memory of pioneer Social Worker and charter member of NASW, Harriet Bloomfield.

Ms. Bloomfield served her community in New Jersey in a variety of roles including work in the Department of Youth and Family Services, Bonnie Brae, and the Elizabeth Board of Education. She was deeply committed to educating the next generation of social workers and taught at Kean College and Rutgers University.

Ms. Bloomfield served the New Jersey Chapter in several roles including the PACE committee, Delegate Assembly and as the First Vice President.

Deadline:

Her legacy continues with the annual awarding of this scholarship to BSW or MSW students who are members of NASW-NJ.

Scholarship Details:

Student must have applied and been accepted into an accredited BSW or MSW program prior to application.

April 13, 2019 Amount of award: $1000 Number of awards: 1

Award period: 2019-2020 academic year.

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Guidelines:

• Applicant must be a member of NASW-NJ in good standing.

• Complete online application form available at www.naswnj.org

• Biographical essay that addresses career goals and interests.

• Two letters of support from professional references. (Can be professors, groups with whom candidate has worked/volunteered with, etc.

• Copy of transcript from most recent academic program.

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Hoarders Express Hoarders Express, based in Camden, is a Minority, Veteran, and Disabled-owned business, founded by a family whose mother had hoarder tendencies.

“Our personal experiences with hoarding make it easier for us to relate to our customers,” said Ron Ford, Chief Advisor at Hoarders Express.

“We understand and have compassion when it comes to the emotional distress created by strangers coming in and cleaning out your home. We treat our clients like family, offering them all the care and respect they deserve.”

Ford described the company as a “compassionate, caring, and nonjudgmental helping hands service” that helps declutter, organize, sort and dispose of entire properties, including attics, rooms, basements, and garages. The staff at Hoarders Express service homes, estates, apartments, elderly and disabled persons, businesses, and storage units.

in keeping families together and safe from hazards and unlivable conditions,” shared Ford. “Once living conditions are brought to standards, the children can remain in the home as a family unit, rather than being placed into foster care. We also provide consultations and counseling for families on keeping homes up to standards.” According to Ford, their relationship with CPS has lessened the state’s financial responsibility for foster care, while also decreasing workers’ caseloads.

“Through our work, we create a healthy living environment that is less detrimental to a family’s wellbeing,” he said. “The experience opens up their homes and their lives to being more comfortable with social workers and other supportive services visiting them. Being in a manageable environment makes a tremendous difference for people.”

Ford stressed that their services can be beneficial to all social workers providing in-home services by making their clients’ homes more accessible.

To learn more, visit the Hoarders Express website at www.HoardersExpress.com.

Hoarders Express operates out of NJ, PA, DE, NY, and MD and has also provided services in Puerto Rico.

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AN HOUR WITH PRIVATE PRACTICE: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK RESOURCES There seem to be an infinite number of moving parts in the world of clinical social work. You work tirelessly to help improve the lives of your clients and the communities you serve, and part of our job here at NASW is to offer resources to help make your work a little easier!

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January – June 2019 Schedule

An Hour With Private Practice: Questions & Answers (HOPP) is a free question and answer session for NASW members. Unless noted otherwise on the schedule, the monthly call-in sessions focus on a specific private practice subject and are led by Mirean Coleman, LICSW, Clinical Manager at NASW. No pre-registration is required and members can join in the discussion, ask questions, and make comments. These sessions provide members with important clinical social work updates impacting the delivery of mental health services in a private solo or group practice.

HOPP is held every third Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:00 pm ET. No session is held in December due to the holidays. Handouts are available upon request at mcoleman.nasw@socialworkers.org. Within several weeks after a scheduled session, handouts are permanently available at www. socialworkers.org/Practice/Clinical-Social-Work, click on practice tools.

Teleconference Dial-In Number NASW Members can join “An Hour With Private Practice” by dialing the following teleconference line at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start time: U.S./Canada toll-free number: 1-888-378-4398 | Participant passcode: 185608

UPCOMING TOPICS & DATES February 20, 2019 Ethical

Dilemmas in Private Practice

Presenter: Dawn Hobdy, NASW Director of Ethics & Professional Review

March 20, 2019 What To Do in the Event Your Records are Hacked

April 17, 2019 Top 4 Most

Overlooked Facts About Professional Liability Insurance Presenter: Lonnie Ropp, ASI Director of Product Management & Underwriting

May 15, 2019 Tips for Documentation and Coding of Services

LICENSING REGULATIONS UPDATE Got questions about the new Licensing Regulations? Well, we’ve got answers!

Did you know that staff from NASW-NJ attends every meeting of the BSWE? We’re there to be sure we understand what the rules are and how they impact you. And we’re there to advocate on your behalf. That’s what your membership is all about – making sure you’re informed and supported while you do the important work of helping others.

Here’s what you need to know: • We’ve developed a Tip Sheet to help you understand the new Regulations.

• We’ve also created a Documentation Log to keep track of the hours you need to apply for your LCSW.

June 19, 2019 Making Sense of

• Go to naswnj.org/SWRegulationTips to access these documents and the new Regulations.

The HOPP July - November schedule will be posted in June 2019.

• We also have lots of information about Licensing and Continuing Education on our website. Go to naswnj. org/LicenseCEConsult for information or a Licensing Consultation.

the CMS-1500 Claim Form

Suggestions for topics may be sent to mcoleman.nasw@socialworkers. org.

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Clinical Supervision DID YOU KNOW? If you’re an LSW and want to do clinical social work in New Jersey, then you’re going to need a clinical supervisor. Here’s what you need to know.

Who needs a Clinical Supervisor?

The NJ Social Work Regulations available at (tinyurl.com/ NJSWRegs13-44G) say that all LSWs doing clinical social work need to have a qualified clinical supervisor.

Who can be a Clinical Supervisor?

A social worker who has worked as an LCSW for at least 3 years and has taken a 20-hour clinical supervision course approved by the Board of Social Work Examiners can be a Clinical Supervisor in NJ. Qualified courses are approved by the Board of Social Work Examiners and listed on their website.

Where can I take a Clinical Supervision Course?

We’re glad you asked! We offer a highly regarded Clinical Supervision Course right here at NASW-NJ. And remember, NASW members receive a discount on the course. Check out upcoming course dates on our Calendar at www.naswnj.org!

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So, You Need a Clinical Supervisor?

Check Out the NASW-NJ Clinical Supervisor Directory The NASW-NJ Clinical Supervisor Directory is the only list of clinical social work supervisors in New Jersey. There are other qualified supervisors, but NASW-NJ maintains the only list of LCSWs qualified to offer this service.

Want to be listed with us as a Clinical Supervisor?

• It’s FREE for NASW members or $250/year for non-members!

• Just go on our website (www.naswnj.org/ClinicalSupervisor) and provide us with your info. This will allow potential supervisees to find and contact you. It’s quick and easy!

• Access helpful supervisor resources and template documents.

• The Supervisor Directory is free advertising for you!

Looking for a Clinical Supervisor?

• NASW members can search our Directory to find a Clinical Supervisor.

• Check out our supervisee webpage to start searching now!

• Supervisors are listed by county to make selection easier.

• View our LCSW Application Checklist to make the process smoother.

• Find hour-tracking documents and more on our website.

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Ad rates: <50 words $85 51-75 words $115 76-100 words $145 101-125 words $175 126-150 words $205 To learn more about how to place an ad, please contact us at 732-296-8070.

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SOCIAL WORK MONTH FREE CEUS Choose 1 Free In-person CE Course in March!

As a THANKS to our members during Social Work Month, you will be able to select one of five particular courses in March to attend for FREE! Registration for these courses is online only. You will need to log in to www.naswnj.org with your username and password in order to register for free. The “one free course” is available to NASW-NJ members only. Non-members may register for these courses at the regular non-member rate. NASW-NJ members may register for more than one course, but only one is free!

How to register for one of our free CE courses: Check the Calendar at www.naswnj.org starting February 19th when we announce and open registration for the free March courses. Registration will be limited for each course.

DISCOUNTED CE WEBINAR

Can’t attend an in-person program or just want more CEUs? Due to last year’s popularity, in March we will also be offering a highly discounted 3-CEU webinar as well! Special pricing for this course will be just $20 in honor of Social Work Month and will last only until the end of March. Info on when and how to register will be released soon - keep an eye out for an email from us!

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NASW-NJ LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION & ADVOCACY DAY (LEAD) APRIL 3, 2019 | The Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, NJ Join hundreds of social work students and professionals to learn about the legislative process and hear from prominent speakers on current policy, legislation, and advocacy efforts.

Register at naswnj.org.

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Support the social work profession in New Jersey: Donate to the National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF).

Melissa Rovetto-Ruffner, LCSW, has been in the field for 5 years and has been a member of NASW since she was a student. She graduated from Hunter College in 2013 and currently works for a large healthcare system in New York City doing outpatient social work. “I found NASW membership to be extremely helpful to me as a student and new graduate,” shared Melissa. “Once I became established in my career, I wanted to make sure I also gave back to the profession and to the organization that meant so much to me.”

Melissa made her first donation to NASW-NJ in 2016, a modest amount dedicated to helping a social work student in need. “I joined NASW as a student and I found it well worth the investment,” Melissa said. “I was able to attend conferences and events at a discounted rate and network with other social workers in my local Unit. Additionally, the NJ chapter provided me invaluable assistance when I applied for my LSW and LCSW licenses. I realize that not every student has the resources to invest in themselves and their careers. I wanted to be able to help those students reap the benefits of NASW membership.”

“I’LL BE DONATING AGAIN THIS YEAR TO ENSURE THAT OTHER STUDENTS AND YOUNG SOCIAL WORKERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME INVOLVED WITH NASW AND TO GROW SUPPORT FOR THE PROFESSION.”

Melissa has continued her support for the profession, making annual donations to NASW in 2017 and 2018. The NASW Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created to support NASW’s educational and charitable initiatives through a wide range of projects that serve the profession, practitioners, and the public. NASW-NJ has collaborated with the Foundation to create a fund specifically for educational purposes in New Jersey. Donations to this fund will allow us to continue some of the important work we do, such as: offering more student opportunities at our Annual Conference, hosting our free Legislative Education & Advocacy Day and offering special free continuing education programs and expanding our catalogue.

Making a donation is easy. Visit www.naswnj.org/donate to do so.

Remember, all of your donations are tax-deductible and will be specifically used to provide programming and opportunities for social workers here in New Jersey. If you have questions about donations or learning more about how your company/organization can provide support through the Foundation, please reach out to our Executive Director, Jennifer Thompson, for more information.

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NEW JERSEY CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVAL COLL ABOR ATIVE

NASW-NJ TEST PREP COURSES READY TO TAKE YOUR LICENSING EXAM? WANT TO BE PREPARED?

Do you offer professional development courses for social workers? Are you looking to reach more people and increase your revenue?

Adding CE credits for social workers is a geat way to do so!

The New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative (CE Approval Collaborative) is recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners as an approving entity for social work CEUs in the State of New Jersey.

To learn more & apply visit: www.naswnj.org/CEApprovalwelcome We offer preparation courses for both the LSW and LCSW licensing exams. The courses are designed to help you prepare for the Masters and Clinical Association of SocialWork Boards Exams.

The course includes your own copy of the Revised ASWB Exam Guide AND a personal code to download the mobile app version of the book and its supplemental study materials.

Cost: NASW Member: $120 | Non-Member: $160

NASW-NJ is here to help!

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