Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.

In this episode, social worker Laurie Eldred discusses a recent US Supreme Court case impacting social workers and therapists. The conversation covers the role of social workers, understanding conversion therapy, professional stances, legal implications, and ethical considerations. Key takeaways include the non-evidence-based nature of conversion therapy and the firm stance of professional organiz...

The podcast episode features a discussion on immigration advocacy, ethical considerations in social work, and the complexity of the immigration process. The guests share their personal experiences, challenges, and the importance of understanding the role of social workers in immigration advocacy. They also highlight the need for ethical and professional conduct in immigration evaluations and the i...

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 the...

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 fac...

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. Takeaways Workplace violence and unsafe conditions are prevalent in the he...

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...

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, per...

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 returnin...

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. Takeaways Safety issues in the social work profession The importance of unions for social workers Chapters 00:00...

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. Takeaways Restriction of access to social work education Impact of NASW restructuring Chapters 00:00 Targetin...

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 solution...

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...

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 opinion...

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!