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Clinical Social Work Journal

ISSN 0091-1674

3 papers in the library · 19 citations · publishing 2020-2026

Papers

Social Worker Attitudes towards Psychedelics

Clinical Social Work Journal February 6, 2025 Eva Nowakowski-Sims, Joshua Holzworth 1 citation

Social workers hold generally positive attitudes toward using psychedelics to treat mental health disorders, but most lack knowledge about delivering psychedelic-assisted therapy. In a survey of 168 social workers (69.3% female, 73.1% white), prior personal use of psychedelics, previous training, being male, and non-Christian identity predicted more favorable attitudes. Only 19% reported being knowledgeable about providing psychedelic-assisted therapy, yet 75% expressed interest in learning more, highlighting a gap that calls for specialized training programs.

DOI: 10.1007/s10615-025-00988-9 Full text Social work Social psychology Psychoanalysis Political science

Examining Psychological Openness Through an Intergenerational Arts-Based Mindfulness Intervention Grounded in Indigenous Cultural Strengths: Results from the IndigenousMIND Project in a Northeast Tribal Community

Clinical Social Work Journal June 16, 2026 Chase M. Bryer, Marinna Okawa, Sherente Harris et al.

A culturally grounded mindfulness intervention, IndigenousMIND-crafts, paired Elders and youth from a Northeastern tribal nation in weekend workshops that combined mindfulness with traditional crafts like corn husk dolls and finger weaving. Rapid Qualitative Analysis of interviews with 24 tribal citizens revealed three themes: cultural crafts fostered openness and affirmed identity, intergenerational engagement enhanced emotional well-being and community connection, and cultural transmission was seen as a vital responsibility linked to survival and ancestral ties. Participants reported immediate emotional benefits and a desire for sustained, culturally rooted programming, suggesting the intervention's potential for adaptation across tribal contexts.

DOI: 10.1007/s10615-026-01043-x Full text Mindfulness Arts-based Intergenerational Indigenous cultural generativity +1