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!

Connecting With and Serving New Clients in COVID-19

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatscovid19, micro, pandemic, social workAmelia Lochner Malavé

Hosted by: Silas W. Kelly, LMSW, E-Journalism Social Work Advocate, Past NASW-NYS Board Member Description: In this Chapter Chat, Silas talked about his experience working with Veterans and their families, … Continue reading Connecting With and Serving New Clients in COVID-19 →

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

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatsaccountability, equality, equity, racial justice, social work, traumaAmelia Lochner Malavé

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 … Continue reading Accountability Gets a Bad Rap: But, what if we leaned into it? →

NYS Kinship Navigator System of Care

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatskinship, NASWAmelia Lochner Malavé

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 … Continue reading NYS Kinship Navigator System of Care →

Cancel Culture: A Discussion on the Realities of Racism in Social Work Education and ...

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatscancel culture, equality, equity, NABSW, racial justice, social workAmelia Lochner Malavé

Presented by: Leaders of NABSW, Melissa Smith Haley, MSW, LMSW, NABSW President; Daryl Fraser, LCSW; Gloria Scott, LCSW; L. Zakiya Newland, PhD, LCSW-R; and Dalphine E. Meadows, LMSW, MBA, CASAC-T … Continue reading Cancel Culture: A Discussion on the Realities of Racism in Social Work Education and Practice →

Navigating Medicare: Resources to Help Your Clients through the Medicare Maze

June 21, 2021Chapter Chatsclinical social work, medical social work, medicare, micro, social workAmelia Lochner Malavé

Presented by: Sarah Murdoch, MSW, Director of Client Services at Medicare Rights Center Description: Learn how the Medicare Rights Center, a national, nonprofit consumer service organization, can assist you with … Continue reading Navigating Medicare: Resources to Help Your Clients through the Medicare Maze →

Addressing Xenophobia and Violence Among the Asian American Community

June 21, 2021Chapter ChatsAANHPI, AAPI, Asian hate, Asian social workers, equalityAmelia Lochner Malavé

Presented by: Kari Tabag, PhD(c) LCSW-R Description: Asians are the fastest-growing racial group in the United States (U.S.) and by 2065, are projected to represent 14% of the population (Pew … Continue reading Addressing Xenophobia and Violence Among the Asian American Community →