Teach empathy to ward off bullying
CNN International
By Catherine Pearlman, Special to CNN—Editor’s note: Catherine Pearlman is a social worker who also works as an adjunct professor at the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University where she is a doctoral candidate. She’s founder of The Family Coach, a business that specializes in helping families resolve everyday problems.

Pioneering school of social work is 90 years old
Macon Telegraph (blog)
AP Clark Atlanta University’s Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work was also the first at a historically black college to be accredited.

Goar: Why would anyone become a social worker?
Toronto Star
The Ryerson professor of social work knows they’ll have to cut corners and make demoralizing choices. They’ll be hamstrung by rigid rules and burned-out bosses.

Fall brings darkness for seasonal affective disorder patients
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
“It’s a real diagnosis,” said Melissa Skrzypchak, a licensed clinical social worker with Aspirus Behavioral Medicine Clinic in Wausau.

When Dangers Emerge—Digital and Emotional
Patch
Maureen Tillman, a clinical social worker and writer for The Huffington Post, who specializes in teen suicide prevention and works with high schools, colleges, parents, students and others, says it’s not always easy to spot teens who may take their own lives.

Editorial: Re-elect Yamada to Assembly
The Reporter
Mrs. Yamada, a Democrat from Yolo County, is a longtime social worker who brings that sensibility to the Legislature.

Best Jobs in America: #71, Social Worker
CNN
What they do: Gathers relevant information pertaining to case issues. Facilitates education, support groups and referrals.

Supreme Court To Hear Oregon Parental Consent Case
OPB News
The case dates back to 2003 when a social worker went to a school to ask two children about possible sexual abuse at home.

New ADHD study shows disorder is genetic
Today’s THV
Don Caserta did not take part in the study but is a clinical social worker at Cleveland Clinic, specializing in ADHD.

Returning service members’ needs affect families, community
Deseret News
“The needs of soldiers spills into the community,” said Emily Bleyl, executive director of the Utah Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Two videos of Erin Merryn and Laura Blum Romano (a member) on Oprah:
Erin Merryn talking to Oprah about Erin’s Law:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3RSTm-asvA

Laura Blum Romano:
 http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Viewer-Inspired-by-Truddi-Chase-Video/topic/oprahshow