Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.

The conversation covers the diverse applications of social work, including the transition to Core Well Health, parallel career paths, and the challenges in accessing healthcare. It also delves into the hot topics in social work, such as somatic work and the mind-body connection, as well as the modalities of healing used in practice. The conversation covers the emergence of somatic and movement therapy as effective approaches in therapy, the empowerment and collaborative dynamics in therapy, and the impact of AI on social work and the need for ethical guidelines and policies around its use.TakeawaysDiverse Applications of Social WorkSomatic Work and Mind-Body Connection Somatic therapy and movement therapy are emerging as effective approaches in the field of therapy.The impact of AI on social work and the need for ethical guidelines and policies around its use.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Social Work06:31 Expansive Scope of Social Work13:44 Hot Topics in Social Work19:10 Empowerment in Therapy and Collaborative DynamicsConnect with Val: [email protected] MI Mind Body Group: https://www.nasw-michigan.org/page/Mind-Body-Interest-GroupThank you for listening to this podcast.  I hope you find it helpful, supportive and inspiring for yourself and the social work profession.  We can take all the hope we can get....If you like the work I provide, please follow me and give me a 5 star review so others can find me. If you want to support me in a small way, you can buy me a coffee to fuel me through the day. I would love it!buymeacoffee.com/justasocialworker

The conversation covers Taryn Sinclair's journey in social work, the challenges of private practice, and the impact of business culture on the social work profession. It also explores the importance of sustainable work practices, the role of community partnerships, and the impact of trauma on client populations. The conversation covers Taryb's career journey, the challenges of self-care in the face of societal issues, and the hope for progress and change. Taryb reflects on the evolution of their career, the impact of community work, and the struggle to balance self-care with social and political activism.TakeawaysSustainable work practices benefit both clinicians and clients.Community partnerships are essential for establishing referral systems and networks.The impact of trauma on client populations is broad and diverse. Career evolutionStruggle with self-care and activismChapters00:00 Client Populations and Community Partnerships29:36 Struggle with Self-Care and Activism35:14 Hope for Progress and ChangeWant to contact Taryn: https://ravenwiseconsulting.net/Please follow me on Instragram; www.instagram.com/justasocialworkerpodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@justasocialworkerWebsite: www.justasocialworker.comLike, Review and Share Us on all the major platforms.

The episode discusses the tragic deaths of social workers in California and the VA, highlighting the unsafe working conditions and violence experienced by healthcare and social service workers. It emphasizes the need for research, system work, and support to address workplace violence and its impact on the larger community.TakeawaysWorkplace violence and unsafe conditions are prevalent in the healthcare and social service industry.There is a need for more research, system work, and support to address workplace violence and its impact.Chapters00:00 Tragic Deaths of Social Workers05:55 Impact of Workplace ViolenceShow Notes:https://upte.org/ucsfsurveyhttps://www.mysocialworknews.com/article/half-of-ucsf-social-workers-surveyed-report-sexual-assault-or-harassment-at-workhttps://www.bls.gov/iif/factsheets/workplace-violence-healthcare-2018.htm

Hi social work gang. I talked about few things in this epsiode and I want to share my notes. Please check out the following people and/or organizations that I have used to be active in my community and against things happening in my world.Heather Cox Richardson: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/Books to Read:Assata: An Autobiography. You can find this at your local library, Thrift Books, Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Assata-Autobiography-Shakur/dp/15565207435 Callswww.5calls.orgOpen comments by the Department of Education on the changes to the designation of social work as a professional degree:https://www.regulations.gov/document/ED-2025-OPE-0944-0001Please check out my website: www.justasocialworker.comInstagram @justasocialworkerpodcast or @laurieeldred_lmsw_caadc

The conversation begins with an introduction to social work and the importance of political engagement within the profession. The discussion highlights the inherent political nature of social work and the impact of political decisions on social workers and their clients. The conversation covers the importance of local advocacy and its impact, the role of political engagement and moral compass, personal growth and evolution, and the significance of advocacy in social work. It emphasizes the diverse forms of advocacy and the impact of local involvement.TakeawaysSocial work is inherently politicalThe impact of political decisions on social work and social workers Local involvement has a significant impactAdvocacy for change can take various formsChapters00:00 Introduction to Social Work and Political Engagement28:51 Local Advocacy and Impact34:04 Political Engagement and Moral Compass42:25 Personal Growth and EvolutionWant to follow Jaxie's work? Check her out at on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/socialworkispolitical/Do you love this podcast? Subscribe and follow me..better yet give me 5 stars so others can find me too. I can followed on Instagram through my podcast or through my professional page.https://www.instagram.com/justasocialworkerpodcast/https://www.instgram.com/laurieeldred_lmsw_caadc/

The conversation explores the concept of decolonization in social work and the power dynamics in therapy. It delves into the importance of understanding and addressing power dynamics in therapy, as well as the essential work of decolonization for social workers. The discussion also highlights the need for social workers to engage in their own decolonization process and the significance of returning to inherent wisdom and intuition. The conversation delves into the themes of reconnecting with identity and privilege, community engagement, mutual aid, and the impact of consumerism. It explores the loss of connection, pursuit of wealth, and the feeling of emptiness, as well as the importance of local community engagement, reducing consumerism, and supporting mutual aid networks. The conversation also highlights the significance of political engagement, rest, nurturing the nervous system, and expanding understanding through little acts of kindness. Additionally, it touches on the importance of seeking resources, trainings, decolonizing book clubs, and IFS work, as well as the ongoing conversation about dismantling systems of oppression.TakeawaysDecolonization in social workPower dynamics in therapy Reconnecting with identity and privilegeCommunity engagement and mutual aidChapters00:00 Decolonization and Essential Work for Social Workers21:04 Reconnecting with Identity and Privilege26:28 Supporting Neighbors and Political Engagement32:41 Decolonizing Book Club and IFS Work

The podcast episode discusses the tragic incident of a social worker's murder and the safety concerns in the social work profession. It also highlights the importance of unions for social workers and the need for structural improvements to anticipate and respond to workplace tragedies.TakeawaysSafety issues in the social work professionThe importance of unions for social workersChapters00:00 Challenges in the Social Work Profession and the Role of Unions

The conversation covers the restriction of access to social work education, the impact of NASW restructuring, and the targeting of the social work profession. These themes are explored in detail, highlighting the challenges and implications for social workers and the profession as a whole.TakeawaysRestriction of access to social work educationImpact of NASW restructuringChapters00:00 Targeting of Social Work Profession

The conversation explores the importance of political action for social workers and the key responsibilities they have in advocating for clients and communities. It delves into the role of policy and practice in social work, the need to protect the social work profession, and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices. Additionally, it discusses the focus on prevention and long-term solutions, fulfilling ethical responsibilities, and the collective impact of political action.TakeawaysPolitical action is essential for social workersAdvocating for clients and communities is a key responsibility of social workersChapters00:00 The Role of Social Workers in Political Action07:11 Focus on Prevention and Long-Term Solutions

Welcome to Just A Social Worker Podcast episode 3 with Lynne Bosma from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and macro social workers.We dive into being a macro social worker, her experiences, the benefits and downsides of being a macro social worker as well as issues of health inequities, racism and sexism.Want to know more! Make sure you subscribe and follow the podcast.Want to learn more about Lynne? You can follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnegbosma/

Welcome to our first interview episode! This week I am talking to Dr. Raenece Johnson who is the president of the NASW-MI chapter, recently PhD defender and overall bad ass! Check out the episode about our talk on social work, education, access and just being silly.**Note...this podcast is not intended to be therapy or mental health treatment. It is intended for entertainment only and the opinions of the guests and hosts are not representative of the entire field of social work. If you need mental health treatment and live in the United States, please call 988**Want to connect with Dr. Johnson? She can be followed here on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rae-johnson-ph-d-572b2b139/

Hi everyone! I am dropping my intro episode of Just A Social Worker podcast. I hope you love it too!Want to follow me? Check me out on Instagram @laurieeldred_eldred_lmswc_caadc or. @justasocialworkerpodcast.I would love to hear you thoughts or feedback!