Category Archives: Chapter Chats

Chapter Chats initially emerged out of a need to socially connect social workers while practicing physical distancing. They have grown into an accessible and easy way for social workers to share resources, network, and engage with one other across the State and Nation. These are conversations hosted by social workers, for social workers. Open to all who would like to attend, and any NASW member is invited to host a topic or conversation!

COVID-19 and Medical Social Work

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatscovid19, medical social workNASW-NYS/NYC

Hosted by: Kimberlee Garver, LCSW, Jennifer Kite, LCSW Description: This Chapter Chat discussed the experiences of two medical social workers as they journeyed through the onset of COVID-19. Jennifer Kite will spoke about the in-patient perspective, and Kim Garver will present on the out-patient practice. This Chapter Chat aired in June, 2020.

Anti-Racism Social Work

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatsanti-racist, equality, equity, inequality, NASW, racial justiceNASW-NYS/NYC

Hosted by: Dawn Knight-Thomas, MSW and Samantha Fletcher, PhD, MSW, NASW-NYS Executive Director Description: Social work is a profession that is grounded in social justice advocacy for the least advantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed populations. As a discipline, we need to stand in the forefront of change. As historic events are unfolding around us, now is … Continue reading Anti-Racism Social Work →

The Doctoral Student Experience in COVID-19

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatscovid19, doctoral, doctoral social work, social work studentNASW-NYS/NYC

Hosted by: Kari Tabag, LCSW-R, PhD Candidate, Diversity Committee Member and Jessica. J. Mitchell, LMSW, MA, PACE Chair Description: Featuring two PhD Candidates from NASW-NYS Leadership Committees, this Chapter Chat will addressed experiences and concerns of social work doctoral students during the Corona Virus pandemic of 2020.

The Effect of COVID-19 and Private Practice Clinical Social Work

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatscovid19, social workNASW-NYS/NYC

Hosted by: N. Lael Telfeyan, PhD, LCSW-R, Past NASW-NYS Board Member Description: This Chapter Chat covered how private practice social work has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Accountability Gets a Bad Rap: But, what if we leaned into it?

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatsaccountability, equality, equity, racial justice, social work, traumaNASW-NYS/NYC

Accountability gets a bad rap and is seen as a punishing or a “calling out” rather than an act of radical love and generosity. If we saw accountability as a way to better ourselves and each other, would it come more naturally? In this historic moment of complex trauma that we are all living through, self-care … Continue reading Accountability Gets a Bad Rap: But, what if we leaned into it? →

NYS Kinship Navigator System of Care

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatskinship, NASWNASW-NYS/NYC

Are you, or someone you know, providing care for a grandchild or other young relative? Rae Glaser, the Director of NYS Kinship Navigator, and Ryan Johnson, MSW, the Associate Director are here to answer your questions! Don’t miss out on this informative session, where you’ll learn about The NYS Kinship Navigator System of Care – including programs, resources, and … Continue reading NYS Kinship Navigator System of Care →