Social Work: An Essential Profession

Social Work: An Essential Profession

By CMSA Staff Social workers play a crucial role in society by working to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities. They are often on the front lines, addressing societal problems, advocating for social justice, and eliminating obstacles to access...
Social Workers in Case Management

Social Workers in Case Management

By Celinda Carr, LCSW-C, CCM I once heard a quote that “Social Workers are sunshine and a little hurricane.” In my own life, the sunshine part was easy to figure out. I love to smile, laugh, and bring joy to others, both personally and professionally. The hurricane...
The Art of Talking Story

The Art of Talking Story

By Raine Arndt-Couch, JD, MSW, LCSW, CCM Growing up in Hawai’i, I learned at a very early age the importance of “talking story.” Known in other communities as chit-chat or small talk, the practice itself can appear purely casual: a way to simply pass the time. For...