Practice
Social work practice consists of the professional application of social work values, principles, and techniques to one or more of the following ends: helping people obtain tangible services; counseling and psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups; helping communities or groups provide or improve social and health services; and participating in legislative processes. The practice of social work requires knowledge of human development and behavior; of social and economic, and cultural institutions; and of the interaction of all these factors.
An Hour With Private Practice: Questions and Answers
MEMBERS ONLY - An Hour With Private Practice: Questions and Answers is a free question and answer session for NASW members which is held every third Wednesday of the month from January through November
Practice Tools
Practice Perspectives and Practice Updates are valuable members-only resources that provide insight on trends affecting social work practice.
Tools & Techniques are “at-a-glance” answers to social workers’ most challenging situations.
NASW Standards
NASW Practice Standards & Guidelines provide benchmarks that describe the services that social workers should provide; that employers should support and that consumers should expect.
NASW Member Services 800-742-4089