Clinical Social Work Journal (CSWJ)

02/23/2026

Our Editor-in-Chief, Melissa L. Grady, PhD, will be speaking in a free online webinar hosted by the University of Melbourne, sharing insights on clinical social work practice in the US and offering an insider’s perspective on publishing in academic and professional journals.

You can regsiter here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/clinical-social-work-practice-and-publication-tickets-1982749440952?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

02/17/2026

For Topic Tuesday we will be discussing African-Centered Care and its impact on Black adult mental health. Early findings are promising, but more rigorous research is needed. Here you can find a great article discussing this matter: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10615-021-00825-9

02/12/2026

For our new section, "Thoughtful Thursday" we wanted to highlight Black History Month with our own article. It mentions that Black clinicians and Black clients often navigate healing while carrying the shared weight of racial trauma. This reflection centers their lived experiences and the ethical complexities that shape clinical care.

For more information click this link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10615-024-00957-8

02/02/2026

The Clinical Social Work Journal (CSWJ) is celebrating Black History Month by honoring the voices, scholarship, and contributions that continue to shape clinical social work practice and research.

To learn more click the link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10597-025-01450-3

01/28/2026

We are so excited to share that our new issue is out now!

Here is the link: https://link.springer.com/journal/10615/volumes-and-issues/54-1?utm_source=springer_etoc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CONR_10615_AWA1_GL_DTEC_054CI_TOC-230126&utm_content=etoc_springer_20260123

01/22/2026

New episode drops tomorrow.
Yael Hochman and Melissa Grady discuss social work students’ professional identity formation amid shared traumatic realities of war.
Article available here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10615-025-00991-0

01/19/2026

🎙️ New episode out tomorrow!
Toruvinga Muzingili and Melissa Grady discuss “Barriers to Professionalization of Clinical Social Work in Zimbabwe: Insights from Education, Regulation and Practice” on the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast.
🎧 Listen here: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/c832c2af-0637-44fe-813b-7e28421143a8/stream.mp3

01/07/2026

We’re proud to highlight Editorial Board member Alan Al‑Krenawi and his upcoming book, Dual Use of Global and Local‑Indigenous Mental Health Services: The Middle East Case.

"Dual Use of Global and Local-Indigenous Mental Health Services" published on 28 May 2026 by Brill.

11/23/2025

Our new issue is out now! Below you can find the link!

https://link.springer.com/journal/10615/volumes-and-issues/53-4?utm_source=springer_etoc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CONR_10615_AWA1_GL_DTEC_054CI_TOC-211125&utm_content=etoc_springer_20251121

11/05/2025

We would like to share with all of you that our new issue is out! Click the link below to check it out!

https://link.springer.com/journal/10615/volumes-and-issues/53-3?utm_source=springer_etoc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CONR_10615_AWA1_GL_DTEC_054CI_TOC-260925&utm_content=etoc_springer_20250926

08/19/2025

With colleges and schools reopening, it’s more important than ever for professors, teachers, and social workers to pay close attention to student well-being. This article offers valuable insights into what well-being truly means and how we can measure it effectively. Take a look at the link below:

06/23/2025

We are happy to announce that our newest episode is out! Tune in to listen to Alan Maddock and Dr. Melissa Grady's conversation on the article: "Exploring Social Work professionals’ Experiences of the Mindfulness-Based Social Work and Self-Care Programme: A Focus Group Study"

To learn more click the link below: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/7d49c06b-f16a-42be-9224-0439cca8ac7c/stream.mp3