MSW-6009 v1

Murray, A. (2021). 2021 Amendments: Self Care and Cultural Competence. NASW.
This brief on the changes to the NASW Code for Ethics that was amended in 2021. The changes focus on self-care and cultural competency, largely in response to the vast impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and issues stemming from racism and social injustice.

Mruk, C. J. & Moor, J.C. (2020). Succeeding at Your Internship: A Handbook Written for and with Students (2020). Open Educational Resources. 1.
Read Chapter 7: Learning to Be Competent The 9 CSWE competencies are emphasized in this course and throughout field placement. This chapter talks about competency in general. How to gain competency and practice in a competent manner. Mruk & Moor discuss topics on burnout, well-being, and personal & professional style. Students will benefit from practical information and at this time in your placement, it is a good point to reflect on the content.