NASW-RI Chapter

November is #NationalAdoptionMonth. During this month, #NASW reflects on the benefits of adoption and social workers’ roles in helping children and their adoptive families. Social workers can continue to support adoption through intervention, advocacy, training, awareness campaigns and professional development. This month is also a time to explore ways social workers can support and encourage the adoption of teenagers. https://buff.ly/3CxgRpM

On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, we honor those lost to violence and hate. The NASW’s National Committee on LGBTQ+ Issues stands against the harmful political attacks and misinformation that fuel this violence. Too often, it targets trans people at the intersection of gender, race, class, and sexuality. The false narratives used to spread hate against the 2SLGBTQIA+ community are dehumanizing and dangerous. As we remember those taken from us, we renew our commitment to advocacy, justice, and a future where all transgender people can live free from violence and discrimination. #TDOR #TransRights #EndHate #LGBTQIA #SocialWork #TransVisibilityc#TransDayOfRemembrance, #TDoR2024

NASW-Ri is looking for Social Work Students to join our Policy and Advocacy Committee! As a committee member you'll get to be a part of NASW-RI and help decide our legislative agenda! Email [email protected] for more information and to sign up today! #PolicyandAdvocacy #SocialWorkers

Join the Campaign School for Social Workers on March 7th-8th at UCONN. Learn from political social workers, elected officials, and national experts why you belong in politics and gain valuable leadership skills that apply to any practice setting. Learn more at s.uconn.edu/cs25. Registration is open!

Interested in becoming a student member of NASW-RI? Sign up now to become a part of change. In addition, you'll receive many additional benefits and support!, including a graduation cord. Sign up today!

Calling all graduating Rhode Island seniors! Are you a member of NASW-RI? Sign up now to receive a graduation cord to wear at your ceremony, using the QR code. Not a member yet? Sign up for our student membership to receive a grad cord.

The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) is conducting a survey to gather information about the services provided by school mental health professionals in RI. This survey will help improve the consistency and effectiveness of mental health services across districts and schools. Responses are anonymous, voluntary, and can be paused and resumed later. We encourage all school mental health professionals to participate and share their insights. https://lnkd.in/eMEN8vAj Thank you for contributing to stronger mental health supports in our schools!

Join speaker Kendra Apici, LICSW in our webinar "Addressing Depression And Substance Use Disorders During The Holidays" on Tuesday, December 10 (12-1:30pm EST). Earn 1.5 CEs - register here: https://lnkd.in/dY-Nws3 Speaker Apico will discuss the symptoms, relapse warning signs, intervention strategies, and coping skills for depression and substance use disorders during the holiday season. Coping skills and intervention strategies presented will focus on how to help client's navigate the holidays while experiencing depression or early recovery from substances.

Feeling stressed and anxious about the election results? You are not alone. To help in this uncertain time, NASW-MA has created a Post Election Toolkit, modified by NASW-RI, to help navigate and find support post-election. https://lnkd.in/eRmq66Cj #postelection #selfcare

Meet our Chapter's Promising Practitioners - Providence College Award Honoree 2024: Isabella Ferrucci! Isabella Ferrucci is a senior double major in social work and psychology at Providence College. She had the privilege to experience her first undergraduate social work placement at Nicholas Ferri Middle School in Johnston, RI, where she learned to understand the inner workings of a school and realized her love of working with children. The mix of advocacy but also individual work has helped Isabella to understand why both are incredibly important. Over the summer Isabella interned at a private practice where she was provided the rare opportunity to observe clinical sessions. This year Isabella is placed at Nowell Academy in downtown Providence which provides a special balance between motherhood and education to support the family system. Isabella’s love of social work has grown since working at each school, learning from her professors, and providing rewarding services to those in need. Isabella plans to apply to MSW school to further her education and expand her opportunities in the social work profession. Learn more and register for the Awards Ceremony 2024 (November 21) here: https://lnkd.in/dT3CMpDB