Macro Social Work and the Future of the Profession | Nicki Sanders

What happens when we stop treating “clinical” as the default and start taking macro social work seriously?In episode 77 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, Professor Ace sits down with Nicki Sanders, Chief Visionary Officer of Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting, to talk about redefining social work, building community, and helping students advocate for themselves in internships and practicum.We get into the real stakes: why the profession loses good people, how social workers can refuse the “vow of poverty” narrative, and what it looks like to create meaningful, mutually beneficial internship experiences.“You can social work differently.”Connect + collaborate (email): [email protected]: RevolutionarySocialWork.comNicki’s website: https://nickisanders.com/im-a-macro-social-worker/Chapters 00:00 Theme song + episode intro01:31 Introduction and Connection04:07 Perceptions of Social Work06:58 Diverse Paths in Social Work09:45 Challenges in Social Work Education12:30 Internship Experiences and Expectations15:27 The Importance of Supervision18:17 Balancing Work, Family, and Education20:44 Creating Meaningful Internship Opportunities23:23 Empowering Future Social Workers34:35 Balancing Academic and Professional Life36:34 Empathy in Social Work Education39:51 The Importance of Self-Care and Advocacy44:36 Navigating Challenging Practicum Situations46:30 Redefining Social Work’s Future49:57 Building Community and Collaboration in Social Work58:04 Creating a Personal Social Work Philosophy#socialwork #macrosocialwork #socialworkeducation #practicum #community© UAF Social Work